Exploring the Entire Animal World at DAK

I often hear folks complain that Disney's Animal Kingdom only has animals from Africa and Asia, thus requiring the park open "lands" representing other parts of the world. While adding an Austraila of Arctic would be cool, the park certainly has animals from all over the world there already.

These Caiman Lizards, also referred to Dracaena or water tegu, can be found at Rafiki's Planet Watch. But they call South America their natural home.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

Because I'm Happy!

Flights of Wonder may top the list of the "under-appreciated attractions" at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  And one of those reasons for that is most people tend to ignore it, and end up missing seeing some incredible birds like this majestic Hyacinth macaw, who always seems to be happy and smiling for the cameras.

Hyacinth macaws are the biggest of the flying parrots.  (Yes, there are flightless parrots.)  Unfortunately, photographs tend not to properly portray the size but this bird was probably almost 3 feet from tail to beak.  Notice a handler isn't trying to hold him.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at JamboEveryone.com and the Radio Harambe Podcast AND from this incredibly adorable pair of Small-Clawed Asian Otters!

photo by Dave McBride

No Smiles from this Silverback

This portrait from Jungle Jim is of a male silverback gorilla found at the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.  Obviously, Jim's constant pleas to have this guy smile for camera went ignored by our model.

Is there anything better than walking through the gorilla area of the Trail?  This area is breathtakingly gorgeous and the viewing of gorillas provides some fantastic and unique entertainment.  So next time you come of Kilimanjaro Safari, don't just run to your next FastPass time.  Turn right, and take an easy stroll through Pangani.  You will love it.

photo by Jungle Jim

A Hippo In The Sun

Usually you only get to see these guys underwater, as they keep themselves cool in the Florida heat.  But head to Kilimanjaro Safaris in the morning or just near sunset and you may find these impressive hippos prowling the water's edge.

photo by Jungle Jim

Be Careful Up There!

I call this photo "BE CAREFUL UP THERE".  At first, I thought this Patterson's Eland was watching out for the Kilimanjaro Safari truck, but after looking a little closer it is clear she is really concerned about that zookeeper climbing precariously up the tree.  I mean, that's the food truck and it needs it's driver!

Patterson's Elands are big and impressive animals.  From looking at their physique, you would never know what incredible jumpers they are, which is probably why they don't let them into the gift shops.

by Dave McBride

What You Lookin At?? Scimitar-Horned Oryx

Jungle Jim has checked back in with us today for the first time in a few days with a gorgeous photo he took of this scimitar-horned oryx.  Is it me or is this guy not exactly thrilled to have a tourist photographing his profile?

These amazingly beautiful creatures are, if I am not mistaken, extinct in the wild.  Thanks mostly to hunting by humans, of course.  Now I don't want to get preachy here, but how more stories like this are we willing to live with?

Photo by Jungle Jim

Soak Up The Sun

I have an enduring affection for the tigers of Maharajah Jungle Trek.  I can trace my love of Disney's Animal Kingdom directly back to an evening spent watching these girls and snapping away with my old Nikon film camera.

Photo by Dave McBride

Which Way Did He Go?

A walk through the Pangani Forest Exploration is one of the truly great experiences of Disney's Animal Kingdom and one of its most enjoyable exhibits is the local colony of meerkats.  When you go see them, you will likely notice they always have one member of the colony up high on the rocks looking out for danger.  What the other two are looking at in this photo at is impossible to tell.  Considering the complete lack of danger these guys face at Disney's Animal Kingdom, one can only assume the lookout's job is particularly uneventful anyway.

Photo by Jungle Jim

Masai Giraffe

Today's photo is of a beautiful Masai Giraffe.  This girl can be found strutting her stuff along the plains of Kilimanjaro Safari.  She likes to pose for a glamour pic!

Photo by Jungle Jim

Wakey Wakey Mister Tiger

Today's photo comes from a morning trip to the Maharajah Jungle Trek, where apparently Jungle Jim's Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts combo must have been loud enough to wake this tiger from a nice nap.

Photo by Jungle Jim 

The Easy Life

Life on the Kilimanjaro Safari Savannah does appear to be the four-legged equivalent of a week on the beach in Anguilla, doesn't it?

Photo by Jungle Jim