If you are looking for a fun, informative, and kid friendly area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, take some time to explore Rafiki’s Planet Watch. To get here you must take the Wildlife Express Train, a short and fun ride that is located in Harambe Station. Once you arrive at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, you’ll find some interesting experiences!
Conservation Station – Here you will encounter a variety of fun places to explore. The Veterinary Treatment Room allows guests to get an up close look at how the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are taken care of. When you visit the Nutrition Center you’ll see how the meals for the animals are prepared. The Amphibian, Reptile and Invertebrate Windows provide some views of scorpions, millipedes and snakes. Then be sure to check out the Science Center to see what the resident scientists at Animal Kingdom are working on.
Affection Section – In this large outdoor area, you will have a chance to get up close and personal with a variety of unique and domesticated animals. This is Walt Disney World’s only petting zoo and kids of all ages will thoroughly enjoy the interaction. Guests are required to clean their hands before and after visiting the animals and there is a convenient washbasin and sanitation located near the entrance.
The Animation Experience – Have you ever wondered how Disney animators bring your favorite characters to life? This is your opportunity to see how it works as a Disney animator gives you step-by-step instructions on how to draw your very own version of a popular Disney character. Each 25-minute class offers something different and as the featured characters change periodically, frequent guests can keep adding to your art collection!
Be sure and check out Rafiki’s Planet Watch and see how Disney’s Animal Kingdom is working to care and preserve our precious animal life. This enlightening experience is fun for all ages and there are no height restrictions.
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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.
