Are there feral cats at Disney World?

One of the most unique facts about Disney Parks is that they are actually home to some feral cats. Over the years, some lucky fans have managed to catch a glimpse of these adorable Disney cats. The cats are usually quite skittish, and they mostly keep to themselves.



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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Nutmeg, a beloved feral cat who hunted for mice and rats at Disneyland and inspired a secret cocktail at Magic Key Terrace, has died. The death of the feline, who patrolled Disney California Adventure for many years, was announced by WDW News Today and Disneyland News Today on Saturday.

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Disney Animal Kingdom treats its animals well. There are many skilled vets and care takers employed at the park. The Animal Kingdom is also accredited by the AZA, which speaks highly of the park's animal care standards.

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Service Animal Relief Areas Service animals are welcome to use any open outdoor area for relief as long as the owner picks up after the animal and leaves the area clean. Relief areas include the theme parks, Downtown Disney District, hotels and other Guest areas.

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Every night after closing, Disneyland releases 200 cats into the park to help keep the rodent population under control.

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Aoshima, Japan, AKA Cat Island, has a human population of nine human retirees and over 200 feral cats.

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Since the cats on Aoshima Island have been cared for and pampered down many generations, they are docile and friendly. You can feed, pet, or just straight up chill out with them, and who knows, you might even discover a thing or two about yourself, in the process.

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