Walt Disney World Resort's fourth and newest theme park celebrates one amazing adventure after another with wild animals, exciting attractions, lavish stage shows and lovable characters! Highlights include an authentic African safari, a whirling white-water raft ride and a thrilling race back in time to prehistoric worlds. 

Location: From Walt Disney World property: take World Drive to Osceola Parkway West. From off Disney property: take I-4 to Exit 25B (U.S. 192 West), to World Drive North, to Osceola Parkway West, to Disney's Animal Kingdom parking plaza. 

Size: More than 500 acres 

Parking: For 6,000 cars 

Project Announced: June 5, 1995 

Construction Began: August 1995 

Grand Opening: April 22, 1998 

Employees: More than 4,500 cast members to date 

Animals: About 1,500, representing 250 species -- most acquired from zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. 

Landscaping: More than 4 million trees, plants, shrubs, vines, grasses, ferns, etc. representing 3,000 species. 

Entry Garden: The Oasis -- A lush botanical garden designed for guests to explore habitats of fascinating creatures including iguanas, tree kangaroos, several species of colorful birds and other animals. 

Major "Lands":

Africa -- Journey through the "wild" savannah that seems to put you in the heart of Africa with lions, zebra, giraffes and other magnificent animals roaming freely. There's also an authentic African village filled with sights and sounds of the mysterious continent. 

Camp Minnie-Mickey -- The site to meet many of the lovable Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse and friends from classic Disney films. Live shows include "Festival of the Lion King." 

DinoLand U.S.A. -- Here's where the world's fascination with dinosaurs and jungles comes to life: race back in time to save the last dinosaur on the thrill ride DINOSAUR; The Boneyard Dig Site lets kids dig, swing and giggle through a prehistoric playground; and the live stage show "Tarzan Rocks!" keeps the jungle jamming. DinoLand U.S.A. is presented by McDonald's. 

Discovery Island -- The park hub and home of the towering icon, The Tree of Life, which houses within its trunk "It's Tough to be a Bug," a humorous 3-D and special-effects show in the Tree of Life Theater. Discovery Island also features gifts and food emporiums and the bright tropical colors of hand-carved animal architecture. 

Asia -- Home of Kali River Rapids, a white-water raft adventure through a threatened rainforest; Maharajah Jungle Trek, a surprising walking journey past Asian ruins and live exotic animals; and the thrilling "Flights of Wonder" exotic bird show. 

Attractions: 
The Boneyard (DinoLand U.S.A.) 
DINOSAUR (DinoLand U.S.A.) 
Cretaceous Trail (DinoLand U.S.A.) 
Character Greetings (Camp Minnie-Mickey) 
Kali River Rapids (Asia) 
Maharajah Jungle Trek (Asia) 
Kilimanjaro Safaris (Africa) 
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (Africa) 
Wildlife Express (Africa/Rafiki's Planet Watch) 
Rafiki's Planet Watch (near Africa) 
"It's Tough to be a Bug!" (Discovery Island) 
The Tree of Life (Discovery Island) 

Shows: 
"Festival of the Lion King" (at 1,375-seat theater/Camp Minnie-Mickey) 
"Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends" (at 350-seat Grandmother Willow's Grove/Camp Minnie-Mickey) 
"Tarzan Rocks" (at 1,500-seat Theater in the Wild/DinoLand U.S.A.) 
"Flights of Wonder" (at 1,000-seat Caravan Stage/Asia) 

Where To Eat: 
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Flame Tree Barbecue (quick dining, outdoor seating/Discovery Island) 
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery (quick-service counter/Africa) 
Pizzafari (quick dining/Discovery Island) 
Rainforest Cafe (full-service/Entrance Plaza) 
Restaurantosaurus (quick dining/character breakfast/DinoLand U.S.A.) 
Sundowner Terrace (cocktails/Africa) 
Tamu Tamu Refreshments (snack shop/Africa) 
Tusker House Restaurant (quick dining/Africa) 

Essential Services: 
Baby Care Center (Discovery Island) 
Banking ATM (Entrance Plaza) 
First Aid (Discovery Island) 
Guest Services (Entrance Plaza) 
Kennel (Entrance Plaza) 
Lockers (Entrance Plaza) 
Lost and Found (Discovery Island) 
Lost children (Discovery Island) 
Package pickup (Entrance Plaza) 
Stroller rental (Entrance Plaza) 
Wheelchair rental (Entrance Plaza) 

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