Hi, Jeanie! Thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I am so excited to hEAR that you are interested in experiencing the
Up Close with Rhinos tour at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park! I had the opportunity to participate in this tour with some of my friends from the Disney Parks Moms Panel last year, and we loved it! I was so impressed with the Cast Members with whom we spoke during the tour. They are incredibly knowledgable, and it is obvious that they care deeply about the animals that they work with.
Every tour's animal interaction will be different depending on the rhino's willingness to participate. While it cannot be guaranteed, you might have the chance to pet a rhino. During my Up Close with Rhinos tour, our group met a
rhino named Helen. She was very content visiting with us and allowed us to pet her. That was such an incredible experience!
The Up Close with Rhinos tour is offered every day at 11:00 a.m. Guests should check-in for the tour at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from the
Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction entrance by 10:45 a.m. Since this tour accommodates a very small group of guests and is only offered once each day, I recommend booking this experience as soon as possible. Just like your
dining reservations, bookings for the Up Close with Rhinos tour can be made 180 days before your arrival. To book this experience, you will need to call (407) 939-7529 or (407) WDW-PLAY.
If you're interested in any additional tours or other unique Walt Disney World Resort experiences, be sure to check out the
Enchanting Extras Collection. I'm sure you'll find just the thing to add a little extra pixie dust to your vacation!
Wishing you a wild time at Walt Disney World Resort!
Samantha