At Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, there are many opportunities to come face to face with nature and fascinating animals, that enrich our planet in these exciting attractions:

Affection Section:
Don't be shy! Enjoy this delightful animal encounter with goats, sheep, pigs, chicken, llamas and more. Watch for special guest appearances by some of the park's friendlier animals. This is a great way to help little ones begin to "open their eyes to the world around them."
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch

Conservation Station®:
At trail's end, the discovery has just begun as you visit the center of Disney efforts to promote wildlife conservation awareness. Inside, there is a whole herd of wild animal experiences, interactive games and fun-filled shows. See animals up close in this rare behind-the-scenes adventure!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch

Discovery Island® Trails:
Saunter through these sumptuous garden pathways for glimpses of hilarious animal antics and captivating critters. Have face-to-face encounters with Galapagos tortoises, lemurs, cotton-top tamarin monkeys and other fascinating creatures.
Location: Discovery Island®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey

Habitat Habit!:
See endangered cotton-top tamarin primates up close. Trek down this adventure trail and help your animal friends in ways that you never thought possible. It's fun to share your world and your own backyard with animals!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch

Maharajah Jungle Trek:
Trek into the lush forests for an unparalleled adventure into the wilds of the mystical Anandapur Royal Forest of Southeast Asia. Have up-close encounters with Komodo dragons and tapirs. Make eye contact with stalking tigers. Wander among the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals!
Location: Asia
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail:
Trek into the forest in search of gorillas! Along the way, enjoy a nature walk through a verdant African valley filled with Nile hippos, birds and fish. Enter an exotic bird aviary, an underwater hippo viewing area, a savannah overlook, and have an intimate up-close encounter with a magnificent troop of gorillas.
Location: Africa
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey

The Oasis Exhibits:
Unwind as you enter this tropical oasis of Eden-like flora and fauna rich with cooling waterfalls and meandering streams. This idyllic setting sets the stage for your day. From here all paths lead to adventure.
Location: Oasis

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Beginning this spring, Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will undergo some wild changes, aimed at giving guests the opportunity to see more of their favorite animals, specifically zebras, during the 20-minute open-air ride. The audio-animatronics “Little Red” elephant and related set pieces will be removed as the theme park adds a new savannah space, including a watering hole for live animals. Kilimanjaro Safaris will remain operational through the enhancement, scheduled to be completed by fall 2012.

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Mickey Mouse, donning his festive expedition gear, waves to guests during “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Featuring whimsical floats, larger-than-life puppetry, Disney characters and a joyous world-beat soundtrack, the parade takes place daily at the theme park during the holiday season. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

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Mickey has invited a special group of friends to join him on a Holiday adventure! The parade at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park is celebrated daily during the holiday season and is filled with Holiday atmosphere – the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings of the Holiday Season. Mickey and his friends are no exception. They’ve added Holiday accessories to their safari costumes. Add in some special Holiday music and traditional Seasonal favorites with a world beat twist and you have a combination that celebrates the Holidays as only Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park can.  Check the Animal Kingdom Park times guide for parade details.

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Some great news coming from Disney Dining!  Tusker House at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park will begin character dining for lunch on December 4, 2011.   Currently, Tusker House offers character dining for breakfast only but beginning December 4th you can enjoy character dining for breakfast or lunch or hey, why not both! 

Breakfast features all-you-care-to-enjoy Mickey waffles, scrambled eggs, honey-glazed ham and unique, flavorful dishes with an African influence.

At lunch , African flavors are drummed up in delicious buffets that include a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes, including:
all-you-care-to-enjoy spit-roasted, carved meats, unique salads, hearty stews, decadent desserts and a special kids' buffet, sized for the little ones.

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Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade is a special holiday parade at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World!   This parade is full of holiday music and celebration as the floats wind their way around the theme park.  You'll go wild as you see Disney characters all dressed up with added holiday accessories to their safari costumes. And you won't want to miss the larger than life animal puppets that dance and bring you laughter.  Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade is a "must see, must do" parade while visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom Park during the holiday season.

This parade runs daily until Jan 3, 2011.  Parade schedules vary by season so check out the Times Guide for exact parade times. Times Guides are available at the Park entrance, Guest Relations and most merchandise locations.

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