Hi, Jennifer! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney!
I'm so glad to hEAR that you and your family are enjoying
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom on
Disney+. My daughter and I have also been captivated by this informative and touching series that gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how Cast Members care for the animals that call
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park their home.
As you get ready for your next visit to
Walt Disney World Resort, your kids can
find a list of all the Disney Animals by using this link. Although this webpage does not mention the individual animals' names, it does list each species of animal and where they can be found in the theme parks. If you and your
Wilderness Explorers wish to know more about the Disney Animals, including some of their names, I recommend chatting with any Cast Members that you encounter at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. I am always amazed by how knowledgeable and passionate the Cast Members are about the creatures that are in their care.
During the
phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, many tours and experiences are unavailable. However, I recommend keeping an eye on the
Enchanting Extras Collection: Know Before You Go page to see when certain special experiences are once again offered. There are many tours and nature experiences involving animals that your family might be interested in when they reopen.
A couple of yEARs ago, I had the opportunity to experience
Up Close with Rhinos. During this fascinating encounter, I met a white rhinoceros named Helen and the Cast Members who care for her. I learned so much about the behavior of Earth's second-largest land animal and the challenges they face in the wild. The highlight of this experience was when Helen let my friends and I pet her. Imagine my delight when I then saw Helen make an appearance on
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom a few weeks ago!
Jennifer, I hope that you and your children will also have an opportunity to make a special connection with some of the animals at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on your next visit. Have a wild time!
Samantha