Everyone knows Walt Disney World is full of fun attractions, great food and magical experiences. Speaking of magical experiences, if you have animal lovers in your family, then you will love Wildlife Wednesdays!
What are Wildlife Wednesdays you ask?...Why they are a little extra magic specially made for Animal Lovers. These are complimentary events that take place at take place at Disney's Animal Kingdom and at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot. Wildlife Wednesdays allow guests of all ages to connect with Nature in a new way. Parents and kids are offered rare opportunities to connect with Disney Animal Experts and learn more about some of our amazing animal neighbors who share planet earth with us.
Guests will learn fun facts and amazing details from Disney Animal and Marine Experts about some of the animals, anphibians and marine creatures that call Walt Disney World Home. Again these events are complimentary but guests will need daily admission to the parks. Park visitors can always check with Guest Services regarding event times and Animal Kingdom park event locations.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
- March 4: Spring Forward for Amphibians Day — Just a few days before we adjust our clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time, we’re “springing forward” to celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians.
- April 22: Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day — Every day is a Party for the Planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as guests and cast members join together to celebrate the wonders of nature, but, on Earth Day, there will be even more natural magic. Included is a celebration of the release of Disneynature's new True Life Adventure “Bears,” in theaters April 18, which showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons.
- May 6: International Migratory Bird Day — Time to celebrate of one the wonders of nature – bird migration – and the ways we can help protect birds on their journeys.
- May 20: World Turtle Day — Turtles are fascinating creatures, and really cool dudes, too – just ask Crush! Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends celebrate turtles with special activities.
- June 10: Pollinator Day — butterflies, bees and other pollinators are the stars of this celebration.
- July 29: Big Cat Day — It’s all about the largest cats, like lions and tigers – cats to whom you wouldn’t want to say, “here, kitty, kitty.”
- August 5: Primate Day — The perfect place to find out what a 400-pound gorilla and a one-pound cotton-top tamarin have in common.
- September 23: Elephant and Rhino Day — Learn fun facts and important conservation information about magnificent and endangered elephants and rhinos.
At The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot:
- April 22: Earth Day Celebration — It’s an ocean of fun at The Seas on Earth Day as this Earth Day celebration focuses on marine animals.
- May 20: World Turtle Day — See the magnificent sea turtles swim by in the main aquarium and find out what each of us can do to keep turtles safe in the wild.
- June 4: World Oceans Day — Join Nemo, Dory, Crush and the rest of the gang in celebrating the wonders of the oceans.
Wildlife Wednesdays are a just another fun way for parents and kids to bond with new experiences and knowledge during their Walt Disney World visit. Of course, guests who crave even more adventure, animal knowledge and interaction, there are also experiences like Backstage Safari, Wild Africa Trek and Wild By Design guest experiences. This specialized and very limited tours do have separate fees, limited participation and required reservations. For the ultimate Disney Animal Experience, your family can stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Remember, our Vacataionkids staff are help your family customize, craft and book a full immersive speciality themed Disney Vacation experience based around your family's passions and interests.
