Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map and Brochure (2025 – 1998)

Location: Orlando, Florida

Years Active: 1998 – Active

This is the ultimate resource for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park maps, featuring a complete collection from opening day in 1998 to 2025.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a zoological theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences, and Products division, it is the largest theme park in the world, covering 580 acres. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, consistently ranked among the best theme parks in the US, offers a unique blend of animal experiences, thrilling rides, and live shows.

The park opened on Earth Day, April 22, 1998, and was the fourth theme park built at the resort. The park is dedicated and themed around the natural environment and animal conservation, a philosophy once pioneered by Walt Disney himself.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom distinguishes itself from the rest of Walt Disney World’s theme parks by featuring traditional attractions as well as hundreds of species of live animals. Due to these sensitive conditions, special designs and provisions were incorporated throughout the park to protect the animals’ welfare.

The park is located on the western edge of the resort, and is isolated from the other theme parks and properties to minimize external disruptions to the animals; as a result, the park’s nighttime show doesn’t feature fireworks that would otherwise disturb the animals.

The park uses biodegradable paper straws and prohibits plastic straws, lids, and balloons to be more eco-friendly. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, indicating they have met or exceeded education, conservation, and research standards.

In 2019, Disney’s Animal Kingdom hosted 13.888 million guests, ranking it as the third-most-visited theme park in North America and the sixth-most-visited theme park in the world. The park’s icon is the Tree of Life, a 145-foot-tall, 50-foot-wide artificial baobab tree.

The park is the second-most-visited at Walt Disney World Resort, behind Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park March Map 2025

Printable Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park March Map PDF 2025

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2025

In 2025, Disney’s Animal Kingdom underwent several major changes. On January 13, Dino-Rama closed, including Fossil Fun Games, TriceraTop Spin, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. On March 17, It’s Tough to Be a Bug permanently closed at the Tree of Life Theater to make way for Zootopia: Better Zoogether, which will debut in winter 2025. The Boneyard also closed permanently on September 2, further reshaping DinoLand U.S.A.

Printable Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map PDF 2025

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2025

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2024

In 2024, Disney’s Animal Kingdom permanently closed the opening-day 3D attraction It’s Tough to be a Bug! inside the Tree of Life. The show officially ended on June 10 to clear the space for a new Zootopia-themed production that had been previously announced. This marked the removal of a long-standing fixture of the park’s entertainment lineup to make way for an upcoming replacement centered on characters and stories from Zootopia.

Printable Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map PDF 2024

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2024

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2023

In 2023, Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced a new permanent character experience. On April 22, Moana began greeting guests at Discovery Island, marking the addition of a dedicated meet-and-greet location for the popular character.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2023

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2022

In 2022, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw notable entertainment changes. On June 13, the reimagined stage musical Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! officially opened. Later in the year, Disney KiteTails presented its final performance on September 30 at the Discovery River Amphitheater, marking the closure of the daytime kite show.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2022

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2021

In 2021, Disney’s Animal Kingdom featured the return of a major show and the debut of new entertainment. On May 15, Festival of the Lion King reopened in a modified format. Later in the year, on October 1, the park introduced Disney KiteTails, a new daytime production performed several times daily at the Discovery River Amphitheater.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2021

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2020

In 2020, Disney’s Animal Kingdom experienced significant changes. The park closed on March 16 with the rest of Walt Disney World due to the pandemic and officially reopened on July 11 under new operational guidelines. That same summer, the permanent closure of the Primeval Whirl roller coaster in DinoLand U.S.A. was confirmed, along with the discontinuation of the nighttime show Rivers of Light: We Are One.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochrue 2020

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2019

In 2019, Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced several notable updates. On May 24, the nighttime lagoon show was reimagined and renamed Rivers of Light: We Are One. Later, on July 11, Rafiki’s Planet Watch reopened, including the return of the Wildlife Express Train and Conservation Station. That same day, a new attraction, The Animation Experience at Conservation Station, debuted, offering guests the chance to draw characters inspired by live animals.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2019

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2018

In 2018, Disney’s Animal Kingdom marked its 20th anniversary with notable changes. On April 22, the park debuted UP! A Great Bird Adventure, a new stage show replacing the long-running Flights of Wonder. Later in the year, Rafiki’s Planet Watch and the Wildlife Express Train closed on October 20 for a long-term refurbishment, temporarily removing access to the Conservation Station area.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2018

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2017

In 2017, Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced major additions. On February 17, the nighttime water pageant Rivers of Light officially debuted on the Discovery River. Later, on May 27, the park opened Pandora – The World of Avatar, a new immersive land featuring floating mountains and bioluminescent rainforests. Within Pandora, two attractions premiered: the headline simulator ride Avatar Flight of Passage and the family boat ride Na’vi River Journey.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2017

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2016

In 2016, Disney’s Animal Kingdom expanded its offerings with several major additions. On May 27, the park debuted Tree of Life Awakenings, a new nighttime projection show on its icon, and introduced nighttime safaris on Kilimanjaro Safaris. The same day, the signature restaurant Tiffins and the adjacent Nomad Lounge opened to guests. Additionally, the limited-time evening water show The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic premiered on the Discovery River for the summer season.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2016

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2015

In 2015, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw the reopening of two notable locations. On June 18, Creature Comforts on Discovery Island reopened as the park’s official Starbucks location after being converted from a former retail shop. Shortly after, on July 1, Flame Tree Barbecue returned from a six-month refurbishment, reopening with expanded covered seating areas to enhance the dining experience.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2015

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2014

In 2014, Disney’s Animal Kingdom underwent major transitions. On January 5, Camp Minnie-Mickey permanently closed, including the original Festival of the Lion King theater, to clear space for future development. Later in the year, on June 1, Festival of the Lion King reopened in its new home at the Harambe Theatre, located in the Africa section of the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2014

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2013

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brochure 2013

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2012

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2011

In 2011, Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced a new premium guest experience. On January 16, the Wild Africa Trek officially launched, offering a guided tour through the park’s African habitats with opportunities to explore behind-the-scenes trails, cross rope bridges, and observe wildlife up close.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2010

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2009

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2008

In 2008, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw the closure of a long-running show. On September 27, Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends presented its final performance and was permanently removed from the park’s entertainment lineup.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2007

In 2007, Disney’s Animal Kingdom added a major live entertainment offering. On January 24, Finding Nemo – The Musical officially premiered, bringing a Broadway-style stage production based on the animated film to the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2006

In 2006, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw the closure of a longtime show and the debut of a major attraction. On January 21, the stage production Tarzan Rocks! gave its final performance and permanently closed. Shortly after, on April 7, the park opened Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, a high-speed roller coaster themed to a Himalayan expedition guarded by the Yeti.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2005

In 2005, Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced an innovative character experience. Beginning in the summer, Lucky the Dinosaur, the first-ever free-roaming Audio-Animatronics figure, made limited-time appearances in DinoLand U.S.A., giving guests a unique interactive encounter unlike any previous character offering at the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2004

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2003

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2002

In 2002, Disney’s Animal Kingdom expanded its DinoLand U.S.A. area with a new attraction. On March 31, the spinning roller coaster Primeval Whirl officially opened to the public, adding a family-friendly ride themed around time travel and prehistoric adventures to the land’s lineup.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2001

In 2001, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw both a closure and a new addition. On April 21, the temporary Radio Disney River Cruise, originally introduced for the Millennium Celebration, closed permanently on Discovery River. Later that year, on November 1, the family-friendly spinner attraction TriceraTop Spin officially opened in DinoLand U.S.A., expanding the area’s offerings with a new ride experience.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 2000

In 2000, Disney’s Animal Kingdom implemented both a rebrand and a temporary addition. On May 1, the Countdown to Extinction thrill ride was officially renamed Dinosaur to align with the release of Disney’s film of the same name. Later that year, on December 1, the Radio Disney River Cruise debuted as a short-lived attraction on Discovery River, though it would operate only briefly into the following year.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 1999

In 1999, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw both expansion and closures. On March 18, the park’s new Asia land officially opened, debuting Kali River Rapids and the Maharajah Jungle Trek as major additions. That same year, two opening-day attractions closed permanently: the live stage show Journey into the Jungle Book ended its run in April, and the Discovery River Boats transportation attraction was also discontinued.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map 1998

In 1998, Walt Disney World opened its fourth theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, on April 22. The park debuted with multiple core lands and major attractions, including Kilimanjaro Safaris, a jeep tour through expansive African savannas, and Countdown to Extinction in DinoLand U.S.A., a thrill ride that later became Dinosaur. These offerings established Animal Kingdom as a distinct blend of live animal exhibits and themed attractions from its opening year.

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