It's great to see you here today at the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Kirsten! I think there is magic to be found pretty much everywhere you look at Walt Disney World Resort, but one of the reasons that I love
EPCOT and
Disney's Animal Kingdom so much is that they showcase the magic of the natural world around us. Both of those Theme Parks are home to dozens of species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and everything else in between! There are animals from every corner of the planet that call The Most Magical Place On Earth their home, so let's chat about where you can find some of the ones you want to see.
Kirsten, at the moment there are not any seals living at EPCOT or Disney's Animal Kingdom but don't despair because there are lots of marine creatures for you to observe and learn more about! After you're finished riding
The Seas With Nemo & Friends, be sure to check out the underwater habitat where you can find
sea turtles,
sharks and rays, and my favorite friendly coastal-dwellers:
the West Indian manatees! If you're lucky, you'll catch them at feeding time when
Disney's Animal Care team is treating them to some leafy greens. When you're at Disney's Animal Kingdom, make sure to stop by the Otter Grotto on Discovery Island to catch a glimpse of the
Asian small-clawed otters! They love splashing around in the water too and you can always snap some super cute pictures of them. There are over 300 species of animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom alone and quite a few at EPCOT as well, so
have a look at this list to learn more about them and where to find them!
Have a magical day, Kirsten!
Jessica