Does Disney take care of their horses?

Top-Notch Care: All the horses and ponies at Walt Disney World Resort receive a balanced diet, daily bath, grooming, dental care, vaccinations, regular full physical exams and new horseshoes every 5 to 6 weeks. Our dedicated team of animal care experts includes ranch hands, veterinarians, blacksmiths and nutritionists.



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Tri-Circle-D Ranch is home to more than 90 of the Happiest Horses on Earth! The ranch is split into 2 locations: The stables near the Settlement area of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

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Disney is a recognized leader in animal care and conservation. For example, the following Walt Disney World locations have earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park / Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT.

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Ducky, one of 18 horses currently owned by the Disneyland Resort, takes a look out of its stall in the barn at the Disney-owned Circle D Ranch in Norco. PUBLISHED: June 26, 2017 at 3:11 p.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2017 at 4:31 a.m.

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The horses stay in the park for up to 3 hours a day, up to 3 days a week, and don't run the trolley at night or if the weather gets too hot. Off the job, Disneyland's horses unwind at their home, Circle D Ranch.

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Yes, the Disneyland Cats have a good thing going for them. They are well-fed and they are kept safe by the confines of the resort, but they are still independent, feral cats. If you drop off a domesticated cat on Disneyland property, it is unlikely to ever find one of the feeding stations set up by Disney.

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They generally stay hidden out of sight during the day and only come out at night. There are exceptions, of course, and guests have been known to spot cats sleeping in the parks or otherwise slinking around property. As a general rule, Disney doesn't encourage guests to get too close to the cats.

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Well, Disney doesn't evacuate their animals. They remain on property. Actually, a lot of them are moved backstage to their pens and barns that are built to withstand a Major Hurricane.

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It's been a while since we paid a visit to our favorite Disneyland equines at Circle D Ranch, the 5.5-acre ranch where the Disneyland Resort horses live and train.

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