Animal Kingdom Opening Hours

Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998, and was the fourth theme park to open at Walt Disney World, and is the largest Disney theme park by land area.

The park is home to more than 1,500 animals from over 250 species. The animal residents represent many different continents, ecosystems, and biomes.

Attractions at Animal Kingdom include Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Kali River Rapids, Festival of the Lion King and Flight of Passage.

In addition to the main attractions, there are also a number of shows and exhibits featuring animals from around the world including: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Maharajah Jungle Trek, Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, Affection Section (petting zoo) and Conservation Station.