Disney's Animal Kingdom, Animal theme park in Bay Lake, US
Disney's Animal Kingdom covers 235 hectares at Walt Disney World Resort and includes expansive wildlife habitats, entertainment areas, and themed environments representing different geographical regions. The facility is divided into several zones, each depicting different continents and climate areas.
The park opened on April 22, 1998, Earth Day, becoming the fourth theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. It developed into the largest theme park worldwide measured by area.
The park offers educational programs about wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and global ecosystems through exhibits, presentations, and interactive experiences. Guests regularly encounter staff members who share information about animal habitats and ongoing protection projects.
Visitors can observe more than 2,000 animals from 300 species while experiencing attractions like Expedition Everest. Biodegradable materials are available throughout the grounds.
The Tree of Life reaches 44 meters in height and 15 meters in width, displaying intricate animal carvings across its surface. It serves as the central symbol of the entire facility.
Location: Bay Lake
Inception: April 22, 1998
Operator: Disney Parks and Resorts
Part of: Walt Disney World Resort
Website: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom
GPS coordinates: 28.35800,-81.59000
Latest update: December 3, 2025 18:41
The Orlando area and its surroundings offer much more than theme parks. A thirty-minute drive from Walt Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral traces American space exploration history with full-scale rockets and Apollo mission exhibits. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy Gatorland, a 45-hectare (110-acre) animal park home to over 2,000 alligators and crocodiles, or Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, a 100-hectare (250-acre) reserve famous for its 62-meter (205-foot) carillon tower and landscaped gardens. Downtown Orlando features various themed museums, from the Science Museum with its planetarium to more unusual collections like the International Drive Wax Museum. Families appreciate entertainment options such as WonderWorks, identified by its upside-down building, or Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, offering roller coasters and go-kart tracks. For quiet relaxation, Leu Gardens display 20 hectares (50 acres) of botanical collections, while Kissimmee Lakefront Park hugs the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga with its paved trails and fishing piers.
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