
Anteaters - Disney Animals
Anteaters at Walt Disney World Resort
Making its home in the forests and woodlands of South America, the southern giant anteater is the largest of its species, growing up to 7 feet (210 cm) in length. With a sense of smell 40 times more powerful than that of a human, these animals use their long snouts to sniff out insects like ants and termites.
Hearty eaters, these mammals can consume up to 30,000 insects a day. Their sharp claws help them forage through the forest floor, and just a single swipe is powerful enough to cut through a termite mound.
Be on the lookout for these amazing anteaters as you walk along the lush paths and bridges of the Oasis Exhibits at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.
Home Away From Home
Here’s a look inside the life of an anteater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park:
- It’s a Jungle Out There: With leafy canopies, tall grasses and tranquil pools, the Oasis Exhibits are the perfect place for these curious animals to explore and forage amidst the foliage.
- Enriching Experiences: Playtime in sprinklers is often added as a surprise for the anteaters, who enjoy running through the spray and bathing in the water.
- Slimy Yet Satisfying: These munching mammals chow down on crickets and other bugs, as well as fruits and veggies—which they like to shred with their sharp claws. As a special treat, they’re offered logs filled with different kinds of insects.
Disney Conservation: Saving Anteaters
The Walt Disney Company is committed to saving wildlife and protecting the magic of nature as a global community.
Together with nonprofits working in Brazil, the Disney Conservation Fund* has encouraged efforts to protect the southern giant anteater from human threats, especially man-made obstacles like highways. These structures fragment natural habitats and require innovative solutions, which the Disney Conservation Fund has supported, to prevent dangerous vehicle collisions and protect both humans and animals.
*The Disney Conservation Fund is supported by The Walt Disney Company and Guests of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, with 100% of Guest contributions matched by Disney and directed to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Disney covers all costs of managing the fund. The Disney Conservation Fund is not a charitable organization, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. tax purposes.