Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Map and Brochure (2025 – 1998)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom spreads wide under its tree canopy—more trails than streets, more shade than signage. That’s why a Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park map is your best ally once you’ve crossed Discovery River. Africa and Asia loop into each other with bridges that funnel crowds after each Kilimanjaro Safari return, while Pandora glows in its own corner, oddly easy to miss until you’re right under the floating mountains.
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Years Active
- 1998 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Site
- Related Maps
- Walt Disney World Map and Brochure (1971 – 2024)
Finding dining means watching for drumbeats or smoke—Tusker House, Yak & Yeti, Flame Tree. Transit’s minimal, so pace matters. By sunset, it’s the amphitheater paths that jam first; fireworks aren’t the draw, it’s the Tree of Life projections.
Funny how everyone still stops for them, every single time.
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.
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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.
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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.
FAQ
Why is Animal Kingdom closing at 6?
Animal Kingdom closes at 6 p.m. because many animal exhibits and shows end before sunset to protect the animals’ natural routines. Early closure also allows animal care staff to safely tend to the habitats and perform nightly maintenance without disturbance. Special evening events may extend hours, but regular operations typically finish by early evening.
How much does it cost to go to Animal Kingdom?
A one-day ticket to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2025 costs between $119 and $174 per adult, depending on the date. Children’s tickets (ages 3-9) are slightly cheaper, and visitors under age 3 do not require a ticket. Prices are lowest on weekdays in off-peak months and higher during holidays and busy seasons.
Is Animal Kingdom the smallest Disney park?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the largest Disney park at Walt Disney World in Florida. It spans over 580 acres, making it bigger than Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom is known for its extensive animal habitats and natural landscapes.
Is Disney’s Animal Kingdom a separate park?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a separate theme park at Walt Disney World in Florida. It operates independently alongside Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. Animal Kingdom covers 580 acres and opened in 1998 as the resort’s fourth major park.
