Happy Cat Day!

Apparently, this week included National Cat Day. Now, I know this day is meant to celebrate house cats and such, but at Disney's Animal Kingdom the house cats tend to be just a bit larger. Like this precious "little" girl photographed on the Kilimanjaro Safaris this summer...

How great is it to come around the corner and as the lion habitat comes in view to see one of them actually awake? The buzz in the truck hits a new level when the lions put on a show.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

It's Always a Good Time for Giraffe Photos!

Those of us who love photographing the animals of Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom Lodge are always forever grateful for the incredibly photogenic collection of giraffes who make their home there. Besides being beautiful, these guys are usually not at all camera shy.

These giraffes are all from the Masai species and were photographed here on the Kilimanjaro Safaris. Can you tell the difference?

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

The Clock is Ticking to Save the Blue-throated Macaw!

If you frequent this photo safari, you are probably going to be very familiar with macaws, as the new Winged Encounters show offers some amazing photo opportunities. This is one of the stars of the show, a Blue-throated macaw.

These guys come out first, because they are extremely rare and the hosts want to talk about them a bit. You see, thanks to the pet trade, there are literally only hundreds of these birds left in the wild.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

The Perfect Surroundings

The White Cheeked Gibbons are one of the most entertaining species to watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom, found in between the entrances to Kail River Rapids and the Maharajah Jungle Trek. They also happen to have one of the most stunningly beautiful habitats, as they have made their home out of an ancient temple which is currently being restored by the people of Anandapur.

Oh, and in case you were wondering, I have absolutely no idea why this girl was pointing her foot at me. I can only assume that was her favorite pose.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

Stars of the Savanna

Fans of the Animal Kingdom Lodge will certainly recognize the beautiful West African Crowned- Crane. These ornate bird are all over the savannas of the lodge and are often heard making quite the racket at all hours of the day.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)