Who doesn’t love watching gorillas? (Provided you’re at a safe distance and there’s *something* between you and the gorillas, that is.) Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the perfect place to do just this – and it’s a fascinating way to spend some relaxing time in the “animals” theme park!
You will find the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail near the exit of Kilimanjaro Safari. This self guided tour is very relaxing, shaded and the perfect place to sit and enjoy watching the gorillas and their sometimes hilarious antics! The winding paths and lush forest along the trail will have it’s surprises and if you have the time, you may even want to visit it more than once – you never know what you will see. The last time we visited, one of the silverback gorillas would wait for you to stand there – and then turn his back on you, as if to say “no way are you getting my picture”! on the other hand, the females and babies are seemingly all about watching you as much as you want to watch them!
There are several places to sit along the Exploration Trail and it is an easy walk, allowing you to take your time. You’ll also find informational signs as well as several cast members along the way, that will give you a more in-depth knowledge of some of the most beautiful creatures in Africa. Be sure to ask them your questions, especially about Disney’s global conservation efforts to protect the gorillas and their habitat.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is truly for all ages and has no height requirements. Strollers and wheel-chairs can easily be pushed along the wide paths, making it enjoyable for all ages no matter their age. I highly recommend exploring this area and suggest you plan for a lot of time to take it all in!
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Debbie and her husband live in Chattanooga, TN. They both are huge Disney fans and try to visit the most Magical Place on Earth at least once a year, if possible. They are enjoying taking each of their now 10 grandchildren and hope to also take their great granddaughter in the near future. One of their favorite trips has been visiting Disney with adults only, including one trip when their son proposed to his girlfriend. Each trip begins with the planning, which can take up to a year, beginning with how to get the grandkids excited about their upcoming trip. They have surprised some of them the day before they left, while the latest one had “presents” every 10 days starting at 90 days all leading up to an exciting trip with her parents along also. Their philosophy on Disney Trips? “Each trip is completely different, like visiting Walt Disney World for the first time.” They both enjoy all that Disney has to offer, but enjoy Animal Kingdom and EPCOT the most. It is their goal that everyone who visits Walt Disney World has a magical trip with lots of memories to last a life time.
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