Wilderness Explorers

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Join the Wilderness Explorers and follow in the footsteps of Russell and Dug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
A girl points a mounted telescope at the Wilderness Explorers attraction while a boy next to her checks a guide book
Become an official Wilderness Explorer by completing fun, nature-themed challenges at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Explore fossils and get hands-on with nature.
Connect with nature with the help of Wilderness Explorers throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Discover up-close moments with amazing species you'll remember forever at Disney Animal Kingdom theme park.

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Wilderness Explorers

Follow in the footsteps of Russell from the Disney·Pixar film Up as you earn adventure badges around the park.


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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Wilderness Must Be Explored!

Set out on a series of fun, nature-themed challenges on your way to becoming an official Wilderness Explorer.

Self-guided activities range from animal observation to learning important wilderness skills. Collect over 25 badges and earn the right to echo the Wilderness Explorer call: Caw! Caw! Roar!

Complete the activities on your own, or take on each task as a group.

Get ready to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in a wild new way!

Start Exploring

To begin, pick up a Wilderness Explorer handbook from headquarters—located on the bridge between the Oasis and Discovery Island—or drop by Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader locations in Africa, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Asia and Pandora – The World of Avatar.