PHOTOS - New building under construction along the ride path at Kilimanjaro Safaris

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New building construction at Kilimanjaro Safaris - August 23

Posted: Monday August 24, 2020 9:36am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A new building is under construction along the ride path of Kilimanjaro Safaris.

New building construction at Kilimanjaro Safaris - August 23

The small structure is located on the left-hand side of the ride path, near to the end of the safaris.

It remains unclear what the building will be used for. Speculation points to a possible reintroduction of more storyline to the ride, while not reverting to the previous poacher story.

New building construction at Kilimanjaro Safaris - August 23

A recently filed permit called the project "General Construction" and has an expiration date of July 2 2021.

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DCBakerApr 18, 2022

In the latest Passholder Buzz, Disney released names of the 9 baby goats born in December - "What’s more precious than a baby goat? NINE baby goats! And Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has got them all. Of course, with two sets of twins born on December 19, 2021, another set born on December 20, 2021 and triplets born on December 22, 2021, there was a lot of goat-naming to be done. And since you’re a Passholder, you’re about to be among the first to hear all about it. Obviously, being born around the holidays means you get a holiday-themed name. So making up the new kid kingdom are three males: Lou, Clark and Hans and six females: Cindy, Jackie, Sally, Ellen, Mary and Bailey. If you want to see these adorable Nigerian dwarf goats in action, hop aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris® and look out for the final scene."

JohnDFeb 17, 2022

There has to be goats in the Rafaki petting zoo area. I can't imagine a petting zoo without them.

jeanericuser001Feb 17, 2022

They might want to give those kids an adult sized meal as disney is not exactly known for huge kids meals.

LiraelFeb 17, 2022

Yeeeeees, baby GOATs right in time for my March trip. I'd actually pay Disney to let me spend some time with those babies. Heck, my family and friends already think I'm weird for always dragging them to Rafiki's place to go pet the animals there

DisneyDreamer08Feb 17, 2022

I did the Safari twice a few weeks ago (on different days) and both times, the goats were not out. So sad, I was really looking forward to seeing them!

dreday3Feb 17, 2022

I was so excited when the goats (no babies) were out during our safari!!! I had been reading they weren't out a lot of the time. If we were there now and I saw the baby goats 🥳🥳🥳

wdwmagicFeb 17, 2022

Baby Nigerian dwarf goats join the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney's Animal Kingdom https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/kilimanjaro-safaris/news/17feb2022-baby-nigeran-dwarf-goats-join-the-herd-at-kilimanjaros-safaris-in-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

gerararJan 11, 2021

Disney posted a TikTok featuring the goat area on Kilimanjaro Safari. It has footage from within the new themed area, along with the names of the goats. Can watch it here: https://m.tiktok.com/v/6916241972428573958.html

MisterPenguinDec 16, 2020

Pet cats: Hold my beer....

Sir_CliffDec 16, 2020

I feel my apartment in The Netherlands is about the size of that jeep, though I would also like more stuff.

MovieloverDec 16, 2020

Well that's one way to do an alarm clock...

MisterPenguinDec 16, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1bIW9htFa/

tallicaDec 16, 2020

The fence is part of the theming. It is there to protect the domesticated goats from predation.

techgeekDec 16, 2020

Nahtazu! I'm not very knowledgeable on the layout in this area... Is it possible that the fence is temporary until the goats have acclimated and then they'll be able to roam within a larger animal control zone and interact with the trucks?