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Animal Kingdom

A living, breathing celebration of nature and storytelling. Fly over Pandora, roam the savannah and meet your favourite animal friends.
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Pandora

The World of Avatar

Real safari

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Tree of Life

Home of Zootopia

Shows

Festival of the Lion King

30+ visits

Our tips, first-hand
Kieran and Phil at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Walk on the wild side

Nature, adventure and real animals

More than a theme park, Animal Kingdom is lush, green and full of real animals. Venture into Pandora, where glowing forests and floating mountains feel impossibly real, fly on the back of a banshee, then head out on safari as giraffes, elephants and lions roam the savannah.

✦A giraffe wandering right past your safari truck, close enough to count its eyelashes.

  • Pandora – The World of Avatar: Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey
  • Africa and Asia: Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest
  • Discovery Island: the Tree of Life and Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
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Pandora after dark

Pandora – The World of Avatar

By day, Pandora’s floating mountains tower above you. After dark, the whole land glows with bioluminescent plants that light up as you walk past. Take the gentle Na’vi River Journey through a glowing rainforest, then try a fresh, colourful bowl at Satu’li Canteen.

✦Pandora glowing blue and purple around you, as if you’ve stepped onto another world.

  • Avatar Flight of Passage: book Lightning Lane or ride first thing
  • Na’vi River Journey: a gentle boat ride for all ages
  • Satu’li Canteen: great choices for allergies and plant-based diets
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Na'vi River Journey glowing rainforest in Pandora

Our tips

Make the most of Animal Kingdom

Go early

Animals are most active in the morning

Do Kilimanjaro Safaris early when the animals are up and about, and before the Florida heat.

Stay on the savannah

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Wake up to giraffes and zebras outside your balcony. One of the most magical hotel stays anywhere.

Eat well

Tusker House and Satu’li

Character dining with Donald and friends at Tusker House, or fresh bowls in Pandora.

Your questions answered

Animal Kingdom FAQs

Most families spend one full day. Arrive early, as the park often closes earlier than the others.

Yes, hundreds of them. You’ll see them on Kilimanjaro Safaris and walking trails such as the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and Maharajah Jungle Trek.

A new show inside the Tree of Life, starring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and friends, which opened in November 2025.

Yes. The safari, the shows, the Na’vi River Journey and meeting the explorer characters are all perfect for little ones.

Yes. Holidays that include flights are ATOL protected, and as members of Merlin Travel Group your money is protected through PTS. See how we protect your holiday.

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