-
Find Us at…
RSS Feeds and Such
About
A web log for all fans of Walt Disney, The Disney Company, and its many products. Using the theories behind Walt Disney's family oriented entertainment and education, this blog is intended to be a safe read for the whole family. The Disney Blog is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any way. All Disney parks, attractions, lands, shows, event names, etc. are registered trademarks of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Blog is affiliated with LaughingPlace.com, the number one Disney Fan site on the internet. Please see creative commons license at the bottom of this page for copyright information. All content on this website is my own and does not necessarily represent the views of my employer or anyone else on the planet. The Disney Blog is supported by advertising and some of the links on this site and in product reviews are revenue share affiliate ads. I also do accept product for review and to give away as prizes. However, I compose all my editorial separate from any decision regarding advertising or affiliate links. YMMV.
Tag Archives: animal care
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Halloween Enrichment
Enrichment is a key part of the animal care program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Often enrichment involves treats, such as foods, toys, or fragrances, that prompt animals to explore, make choices and maintain a level of activity in their habitat … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged animal care, dak, disney's animal kingdom, enrichment, Halloween, Holiday, pumpkin, Walt Disney World, WDW
2 Comments
Disney’s Animal Kingdom names new Baby Elephant
A baby elephant was born last week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After a voting process, animal care team members have now have decided on a name fitting a healthy male calf. Jabali, which means “strong as a rock” in Swahili, … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged animal care, baby, dak, disney's animal kingdom, elephant, elephant calf, swahili, Walt Disney World, WDW
6 Comments
Sixth Baby Elephant Brings Cuteness and Joy to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Once again Disney’s Animal Kingdom has wowed us with cuteness and impressed us with the power of conservation. A new 311 pound baby elephant joined the park’s African elephant herd on Wednesday. Disney’s team of animal care professionals play an … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged african elephant, animal care, animal care program, aza, baby, baby elephant, breeding, calf, cute, dak, disney, disney's animal kingdom, elephant, elephant calf, endangered animals, endangered species, trivia
8 Comments
Disney’s Animal Care Chief elected VP at AZA
Dr. Jackie Ogden is the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment. That means she’s in charge of all animation programs across the Disney parks and resorts. As such she plays an important role in … Continue reading
Posted in Themepark Industry, Walt Disney World
Tagged animal, animal care, animal program, aza, conservation, dak, disney's animal kingdom, vice president, vp, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, wdpr, zoo
3 Comments
Disney’s Conservation Efforts in Uganda Payoff with 2nd Rhino Birth
In 2006, Disney’s Animal Kingdom made a promise to the future by sending two white rhinos to Uganda to help re-establish a white rhino population that had been extinct in the region since 1982. That promise continued to pay off … Continue reading
Posted in Walt Disney World
Tagged animal care, aza, dak, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, dwcf, extinction, walt disney conservation fund, wdcf, white rhino
3 Comments
