Where to find the animals in ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’

Have you seen the Disney+ show, Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

The unscripted series debuted in 2020 on the streaming service and was a huge hit.

It’s a docuseries giving a behind-the-scenes look into the animal-care experts, veterinarians, and biologists who take care of the different species at Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge (including Kidani Village and Jambo House), and Epcot’s SeaBase aquarium.

If you’re wondering where you can find the animals featured in the docuseries, you’ve come to the right place.

Now, here’s where to find the animals in Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom (and a few others).

Season 1

Episode 1 – “Kenya, the Gutsy Giraffe”

Kenya – Masai Giraffe

Mac – African Elephant

Popcorn – Rescued Chicken

Popcorn, the rescued chicken, sadly passed away, according to Attractions Magazine. Popcorn used to reside in Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch.

Episode 2 – “Happy Birthday, Gino!”

Gino – Western Lowland Gorilla

Kinsey – Alpha Lioness

Darby – Spotted Eagle Ray

Santiago and Emmett – Macaws

Episode 3 – “Betty and the Beast”

Clementine and Prima – Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras

Betty and Mentari – Babirusa

Lou – Manatee

Episode 4 – “Meet the Mandrills”

Linus – Mandrill

Scooter and Zawadi – Hyenas

Sohni – Sumatran Tiger

Cassanova – Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

Episode 5 – “Aardvark Love!”

Willie and Peanut – Aardvarks

Badru – Black Rhino

Lil Joe – Manatee

Mr. Campbell – Nile Crocodile

Episode 6 – “Peri’s Prickly Pregnancy”

Peri – Porcupine

Note: Sometimes the porcupines aren’t out because the flotillas scare them.

Anala – Sumatran Tiger

Anala used to be located on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Asia, but, as reported by Spectrum News, was moved to the Honolulu Zoo in July 2022.

Stark – Steenbok

Dugan – Southern White Rhino (he also appears in Episode 8)

Episode 7 – “The Big Egg Switcheroo”

Nadirah – African Elephant

Harry – Rescued Green Sea Turtle

Alika – Colobus Monkey

Carri and Bones – Endangered Vultures

Episode 8 – “Baby Gorilla Grace”

Flash – Whitespotted Bamboo Shark

Grace – Western Lowland Gorilla

Gus – Hippo

Season 2

Episode 1 – “Giraffic Jam”

Kenya, Mara, Lily, Humphrey – Masai Giraffes

Ghidra – Komodo Dragon

Rosie, Tuma, Greta, Ramona, Viviana – Nile Hippos

Tolstoy – Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Rose – Katahdin Sheep

Thierry and Antione – Collared Brown Lemur

Episode 2 – “Sea You Later, Turtles!”

Mac and Nadirah – African Elephants

Spike – Western Lowland Gorilla

Spike was sadly euthanized at the end of this episode, but we felt like we should still mention him since he was a big part of the emotional episode. You can find other Western Lowland Gorillas in the area he once inhabited on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Africa.

Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles

Lily – Shetland Pony

Episode 3 – “Sea Turtle SOS”

Kinsey, Kamari, Dakari – Lions

Mylo – Southern White Rhinos

Green Sea Turtles

The Green Sea Turtles featured this episode were released back into the wild following receiving care at Disney World.

Heidi and Trooper – Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras

Grace – Western Lowland Gorilla

Episode 4 – “Okapi Bundle of Joy”

Logan – Raven

Olivia and Beni – Okapi

Alicia – Blacktip Reef Shark

Princess, Eebi, Tammy, Cleo – Mandrill

Episode 5 – “Gorilla Divemaster”

Charlie – Roan Antelope

Badru – Black Rhino

Lilly, Grace, Ada – Western Lowland Gorilla

Phantom, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein, Creature, Wolfman – Galapagos Tortoises

Episode 6 – “Flocks of Love”

Lily – Masai Giraffe

Gino – Western Lowland Gorilla

Oswald, Alfred, Riddler, Luke, Bruce, Hugo – African Painted Dogs

Sandy, Blush, Bashful – Lesser Flamingos

Bruce – Paroon Shark Catfish

Episode 7 – “That’s Amore Eel”

Tequila – Nile Hippo

Hank – Gopher Tortoise

Sigsbee – Green Moray Eel

Harper and Melaka – Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons

Steve the Martin and Sharon – Nesting Purple Martins

Episode 8 – “Chilled-Out Cheetahs”

Newton and Bentley – Meerkats

Asha – Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra

Flamingos

Pumpkin and Spice – Warty Frogfish

Episode 9 – “Giant Leap for Rhinokind”

Dugan, Logan, Lola – Southern White Rhino

Camilla – Common Ostrich

Amber – Cotton-Top Tamarin

Juniper – Addax

Lil Joe – Manatee

Bodie – Common Warthog

Episode 10 – “Gesundheit, Jolo!”

Nadirah, Luna, Vasha, and Kianga – African Elephants

Amy, James, Kevin, Kelvin – Crested Couas

Jolo -West Indian Manatee

Jolo is a rescued wild manatee who was transported to Disney World for long-term care. Jolo was released back into the wild at the end of the episode.

Maathai, Murie, and Fossey – Cheetahs

Ben – Eland

Animal Maps

We’ve made maps for each land in Animal Kingdom where you can find animals.

Tip: You can also find select animals in the My Disney Experience app under the “attractions” category. 

Oasis

• Babirusa
• Black-Necked Swan
• Southern Giant Ant Eater
• Reeve’s Muntjac
• Rosybill Pochard
• Chiloe Wigeon
• Wallaby

Discovery Island

• Cotton-Top Tamarins
• Flamingos
• Otters
• Kangaroos
• Vultures
• Lemurs
• Migratory Birds
• Galapagos Tortoises
• Porcupines

Note: If you don’t see any porcupines during your visit, know that sometimes they aren’t out because the flotillas can scare them.

DinoLand

• American Crocodile

Africa

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Below is a list of the animals you may see when riding Kilimanjaro Safaris. We say “may see,” because depending on the animal, the time of day, the weather, or the time of year, certain animals might not be out. What makes Kilimanjaro Safaris so fun is it’s a different ride every time!

• Bongos
• Okapi
• Nyala
• Bontebak
• Black Rhino
• Hippos
• Nile Crocodiles
• Giraffes
• Sable Antelope
• Gazelles
• Ankole-Watusi Cattle
• Wildebeest
• Hyenas
• African Wild Dogs
• Mandrill
• Elephants
• Greater Flamingos
• White Rhinos
• Greater Kudu
• Scimitar-Horned Oryx
• Long-Horned Eland
• Impala
• Cheetahs
• Lions
• Addax
• Warthogs
• Ostriches
• Nigerian Dwarf Goats
• Zebras

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

The walking trail features:

• Okapi
• Yellow-Backed Duikers
• Colobus Monkeys
• Research Center (Naked Mole Rats, snakes, mice, and more)
• African Birds
• Hippos
• Meerkats
• Zebras
• Western Lowland Gorillas

Asia

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Feathered Friends in Flight! is a show you can watch in Asia that feature a range of birds, including (to name a few):

• Raven
• Hornbill
• Parrot
• Crane
• Bald Eagle

Gibbons

In the heart of Asia near Kali River Rapids, there is a habitat for:

• Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons

Siamangs

Near Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe and along on the path to Expedition Everest, you’ll find a habitat for:

• Siamangs (black-furred gibbons)

Maharajah Jungle Trek

The walking trail is home to:

• Gibbons
• Elds Deer
• Blackbuck
• Komodo Dragon
• Bats (Malayan Flying Fox)
• Water Buffalo
• Over 50 species of birds (including Peacocks)
• Asian Tigers

Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Affection Section

Some of the domesticated animals at Affection Section, Disney World’s only petting zoo, include:

• Goats
• Sheep
• Cattle
• Donkeys
• Pigs

Butterflies at Conservation Station

Rafiki’s Planet Watch has a pollinator garden for butterflies. Here are the different butterfly species you might see around Rafiki’s Planet Watch:

• Eastern Tiger Swallowtails: This is one of the most recognized butterflies in North America due to its large yellow wings with black stripes. It also has a wingspan of up to 6 inches (15 cm).
• Whites and Sulphurs: Sulphur butterflies can be found year-round in Florida and are usually yellow, orange, or white.
• Brush-Footed: These often have hairy forelegs that resemble tiny brushes. Species include monarchs, gulf fritillaries (long, narrow orange wings with silvery spots) and the zebra longwing (black with yellow stripes) — the state butterfly of Florida.
• Skippers: Some skippers are tropical checkered (dark brown wings with small white spots), with long-tailed skippers having bluish-green iridescent bodies). They are also known for being fast.
• Gossamer-Winged: These are often small and dainty, with brightly colored iridescent wings.

Amphibian, Reptile, and Invertebrate Windows

Inside the Conservation Station, you can check out different amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, like:

• Tarantulas
• Scorpions
• Millipedes
• Lizards
• Snakes
• Mantis’
• Cockroaches
• Beetles
• Tortoise

Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House, Kidani Village

Whether you’re visiting or staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge and its respective Disney Vacation Club Villas (Jambo House or Kidani Village), you’ll also be able to see a slew of African animals, including zebras, giraffes, red river hogs, and so many more.

These resorts are truly one-of-a-kind thanks to the construction, design, theming, and animals. They’re worth just a visit, to dine, and, of course, to see all of the amazing creatures.

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