Where does Disney Animal Kingdom get their animals?
Animal Kingdom is an accredited zoo that is a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The animals that live in Animal Kingdom were brought in from other accredited zoos around the world and include a few endangered species.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom distinguishes itself from the rest of Walt Disney World's theme parks by featuring traditional attractions as well as hundreds of species of live animals. Special designs and provisions were incorporated throughout the park to protect the animals' welfare.
Disney's Animal Kingdom distinguishes itself from the rest of Walt Disney World's theme parks by featuring traditional attractions as well as hundreds of species of live animals. Special designs and provisions were incorporated throughout the park to protect the animals' welfare.
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.
And while this story may sound plausible at first, unfortunately, there is no evidence that a colony of furry employees truly exists at the Magic Kingdom, or anywhere else at Walt Disney World. So where did this myth come from?
In Florida, insects are around throughout the year, but we seldom see any on the Disney grounds. This is because Disney is usually aggressive about getting rid of pests. Regardless, if you look around outdoors (and occasionally indoors) you'll encounter bugs since it's actually impossible to eliminate them all.
It takes more than just magic to care for the amazing animals at Walt Disney World Resort. Our animal care experts go above and beyond to make sure that all our animals receive top-notch care—from the smallest butterfly to the largest elephant.