Friday, February 10, 2012

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is surprisingly good for such a commercial attraction. The animals are free to roam in large areas that give you a true feeling of being out in the wild.
A pair of roseate spoonbills nest no more than a dozen feet from the trail.
Animal carvings throughout the park add a nice touch.
We were lucky enough to even spot a dinosaur,

and a kimono dragon,
and a non-nocturnal bat with a 6-foot wingspan,
and the Tree of Life.
Walking through the park we noticed a group of people looking at a rustling tree. Thinking there was an exotic animal inside, we also stopped and then realized the tree was actually a dancer, highly camouflaged and performing a beautiful swaying dance in the trees.
The park features a jeep-like ride through the jungle. Unlike Jungle Cruise, this attraction takes you through one of the open game areas of the park. You ride on a large vehicle carrying about 16 passengers along dirt trails looking for game. This ride alone is worth the price of admission.
You can even view the underwater antics of the hippos.
Meerkats keep a watchful eye for predators,
while this big guy idly watches.

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