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)
Dugan, the Southern White Rhino who could be seen on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Up Close with Rhinos tour, sadly died in June 2023.
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
Dugan, the Southern White Rhino who could be seen on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Up Close with Rhinos tour, sadly died in June 2023.
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.