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62-523: 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 Experiences division, it is the largest theme park in the world, covering 580 acres (230 ha). The park opened on Earth Day , April 22, 1998, and was the fourth theme park built at the resort. The park
124-715: A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection of the park, it was revealed that 31 animals died at Animal Kingdom between September 1997 and April 1998 from accidents, poisonings, fights, and other causes. Two Asian small-clawed otters died after ingesting loquat seeds from trees planted in their exhibit; two cheetah cubs died from ethylene glycol poisoning; nine herd animals died from injuries caused by fights, being entangled in fences while trying to escape, and, in one case, being kicked by an ostrich. Two crowned cranes were killed after being run over by safari vehicles in two separate incidents. The USDA ultimately found no violations of animal-welfare regulations. Disney responded to
186-619: A banshee across the Pandoran landscape. Another attraction, the Na'vi River Journey , is a dark boat ride through Pandora's bioluminescent rainforests. The area opened on May 27, 2017. Africa , set in the fictional east African port village of Harambe, resembles the local villages found in Kenya , Tanzania , and Uganda . Some snippets from Africa that were duplicated by the Disney Imagineers included
248-535: A trip through time to the Late Cretaceous . Just outside the institute is "Dino-Sue", a casting of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil that is the most complete yet found . At the nearby Boneyard, there is a fossil site playground area with a Columbian mammoth fossil and a cast skeleton of a Brachiosaurus . Adjacent to the Institute and its surrounding facilities is Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, which recalls
310-446: A Bug! will likely by replaced by the new Zootopia 4D film Zootopia: Better Zoogether in the winter of 2025. Pandora – The World of Avatar is themed to the fictional habitable exomoon , Pandora , from James Cameron 's Avatar and devoted to the many extraterrestrial fauna and flora that inhabit it. The land's marquee attraction is Avatar Flight of Passage , a 3D flying thrill simulator that mimics an exhilarating flight on
372-473: A force on Disney's board who Eisner says "could be a troublemaker"], who did not like him at all — I forget the reason, but Jeffrey probably did not treat him the way that Roy would have wanted to be treated — said to me, 'If you make him the president, I will start a proxy fight.'" Tensions between Katzenberg, Eisner and Disney resulted in Katzenberg's resignation from the company that October. Katzenberg launched
434-659: A fortress that was found in Zanzibar , and a water-stained, crumbling old building that was found in Kenya. Harambe includes a "hotel”, restaurants, an outdoor bar with live entertainment, and different marketplaces. The village is the namesake of the Harambe Wildlife Preserve , the fictional home of the area's main attraction, Kilimanjaro Safaris . Guests climb aboard an open-sided safari vehicle for an expedition to see African species in several large field enclosures, replicating
496-503: A lawsuit against Disney to recover money he felt he was owed and settled out of court for an estimated $ 250 million. On October 16, 1998, in a surprise presentation made at the newly unveiled Disney Legends Plaza at the company's headquarters, Eisner presented Disney with the Disney Legends Award. Disney's pet project was the film Fantasia 2000 , a sequel to his uncle's 1940 animated movie Fantasia . Walt Disney had planned
558-504: A new park shortly after the opening of Disney-MGM Studios in 1989. Animal Kingdom was the brainchild of Imagineer Joe Rohde , who had previously designed the Adventurers Club at Pleasure Island . When presenting the idea of the new animal-themed park, Rohde brought a 400-pound (180 kg) Bengal tiger into the meeting with Disney CEO Michael Eisner . Originally slated as Disney's "Wild Animal Kingdom," Disney announced plans for
620-471: A sequel to the original movie, but it was not finally released until December 17, 1999, after nine years of production under Disney. Like its predecessor, the film combined high-quality contemporary animation and classical music, but also suffered at the US box office . After relations with Eisner began to sour, Disney's influence began to wane as important executive posts were filled by those friendly to Eisner. When
682-448: A surprising 43% of shareholders, predominantly rallied by Disney and fellow former board member Stanley Gold, voted to oppose the re-election of Eisner to the corporate board of directors. This vigorous opposition, unusual in major public corporations, persuaded the board to replace Eisner as chairman with George J. Mitchell ; he did, however, remain as chief executive. This "Save Disney" campaign regarded Mitchell himself unfavorably, and in
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#1732869686335744-411: A zoological park, Disney's Animal Kingdom is engaged in research and conservation efforts involving its animal species. Since the park's opening in 1998, the resident elephant herd has produced seven calves, with births in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2016. In 2008, the park's giraffe herd produced four newborns, raising the total number of giraffe births since opening to eleven. In 1999, one of
806-657: Is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums , indicating they have met or exceeded the standards in education, conservation, and research. In 2023 the park hosted 8.77 million guests, making it the 16th-most-visited theme park in the world. It is the most-visited zoo in the world as of 2019. The park's icon is the Tree of Life , a 145-foot-tall (44 m), 50-foot-wide (15 m) artificial baobab tree . Disney began planning
868-413: Is dedicated and themed around natural environment and animal conservation , a philosophy once pioneered by Walt Disney . Disney's Animal Kingdom distinguishes itself from other Walt Disney World theme parks by featuring hundreds of live animal exhibits alongside traditional theme park elements. Special designs and provisions were incorporated throughout the park to protect the animals' welfare. The park
930-413: 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 does not feature nighttime fireworks shows that would otherwise disturb the animals. In efforts to be more eco-friendly, the park uses biodegradable paper straws and prohibits plastic straws, lids, and balloons. Disney's Animal Kingdom
992-661: Is set in the foothills of the Himalayas . The visual focal point of Asia is Expedition Everest , a steel roller coaster ride through a forbidden Himalayan mountain guarded by the elusive Yeti . Nearby is Kali River Rapids , a river rapids ride . The Maharajah Jungle Trek leads guests through the forests and ruins outside the village, which are home to species such as the Javan banteng , bar-headed goose , Sumatran tiger , Indian blackbuck , Eld's deer , white-handed gibbon , Indian flying fox , Komodo dragon and over 50 bird species. In
1054-439: The hostile takeover of Disney with the intention of dismantling the company and selling off its assets, Disney and his attorney and financial advisor Stanley Gold organized a consortium of white knight investors to fend off the takeover attempts. With the introduction of Wells and Eisner, Roy returned to the company as vice chairman and chairman of the animation department, which became Walt Disney Feature Animation . During
1116-466: The African savannas, rivers and rocky hills. The safari features the okapi , greater kudu , saddle-billed stork , bongo , black and white rhinoceros , hippopotamus , pink-backed pelican , Nile crocodile , Masai giraffe , blue wildebeest , springbok , Ankole cattle , common eland , sable antelope , and African bush elephant . On the adjacent Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail , visitors trek into
1178-587: The Anandapur Theatre, Feathered Friends in Flight is a live bird show featuring birds such as the black crowned crane and bald eagle . DinoLand U.S.A. is themed around dinosaurs and other extinct prehistoric life . The area is anchored by the Dino Institute, a fictitious palaeontological facility which is home to Dinosaur , a dark thrill ride loosely inspired by the film of the same name , featuring
1240-552: The Lion King , a live stage show based on Disney's 1994 animated feature film, The Lion King . Rafiki's Planet Watch is the only section of the park not connected to Discovery Island; it connects only to Africa. Guests board the 3 ft ( 914 mm ) narrow-gauge Wildlife Express Train for the short trip to and from the area, which consists of three sub-areas. Guests first encounter Habitat Habit! , where there are cotton-top tamarins . Conservation Station showcases
1302-648: The Los Angeles County Superior Court filing. They had four adult children, Abigail Disney , Susan Disney Lord, Tim Disney (a documentary film producer), and Roy Patrick Disney (step-father of Charlee Corra). In 2008, Disney married DeMeuse, a CSTV producer, and Emmy winner of various sailing documentaries. Disney died of stomach cancer on December 16, 2009, 43 years after his uncle died, and 4 days shy of 38 years after his father's death, at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California . He
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#17328696863351364-462: The Oasis sits a Rainforest Cafe , which can be entered from both inside and outside the ticketed area. Discovery Island is located at the center of the park and is an island within the park's Discovery River waterway. It serves as the "central hub" connecting the other sections of the park by bridges, with the exception of Rafiki's Planet Watch. It was originally called Safari Village, as Discovery Island
1426-442: The animal rights group In Defense of Animals listed the park at number 10 on its 2014 "list of worst zoos for elephants." In October 2014, a snake dropped out of a tree and bit a boy, precipitating the death of his great-grandmother who suffered a cardiac arrest as a reaction to the incident. The park confirmed that the snake that bit the boy was a non-venomous indigenous snake and that it did not escape from an enclosure. A lawsuit
1488-646: The area opened to the public on May 27, 2017. The park was closed from March 16 to July 11, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida . On September 9, 2023, it was announced at Destination D23 that DinoLand U.S.A. could potentially be replaced with a new area inspired by the American tropics, and It's Tough to Be a Bug! could possibly be succeeded by a Zootopia -themed film in the Tree of Life Theater. On August 10, 2024, it
1550-402: The board as a nonvoting director emeritus and consultant. Roy and Gold consequently shut down their SaveDisney.com website effective August 7 that year. As announced, on September 30, Eisner resigned as both chief executive and a member of the board. Severing all formal ties with the company, he waived his contractual rights to perks such as use of a corporate jet, a Gold Pass , and an office at
1612-431: The board of directors rejected Disney's request for an extension of his term as a member, he announced his resignation on November 30, 2003, citing "serious differences of opinion about the direction and style of management" in the company. He issued a letter criticizing Eisner's alleged mismanagement, neglect of the studio's animation division, failures with ABC , timidity in the theme-park business, corporate mentality in
1674-435: The company was not going anywhere interesting. It was very stifling." Disney retained a seat on the board of directors until 1984, when he resigned in the midst of a corporate takeover battle. This began a series of events that ultimately led to the replacement of Ron Miller (husband of Walt's daughter Diane Marie Disney ) by Frank Wells and Michael Eisner as president and CEO, respectively. While investors an attempting
1736-578: The company's Burbank headquarters. Bob Iger , Eisner's long-time lieutenant who had been effectively running the company, now assumed the title of CEO. One of Roy Disney's stated reasons for engineering his second "Save Disney" initiative had been Eisner's well-publicized disputes with long-time production partner Pixar Animation Studios and its CEO Steve Jobs , with whom Disney had produced such animated hits as Toy Story , Monsters, Inc. , and Finding Nemo , which were critically acclaimed and financially successful for both partners. Iger quickly repaired
1798-437: The construction of the park in 1995 at an estimated cost of $ 600-$ 800 million. To design the theme park, Disney Imagineers traveled to Africa and Asia to study the landscapes and wildlife. In July 1996, construction was underway on the animal holding facilities, the installation of trees, shrubs, and grasses to shape the park's African Savanna -inspired landscape. Disney Imagineers collected seeds from 37 countries to be used for
1860-498: The estrangement, and on January 24, 2006, the company announced the acquisition of Pixar in an all-stock deal worth $ 7.4 billion. This deal made Jobs, best known as co-founder and CEO of Apple, Inc , Disney's largest shareholder with 7% of all outstanding shares and gave him a new seat on Disney's board of directors. Eisner, who retained 1.7% of shares, became Disney's second-largest shareholder, followed by Roy Disney, with 1% of shares. Disney's second "Save Disney" campaign against Eisner
1922-462: The executive structure turning the Walt Disney Company into a "rapacious, soul-less" conglomerate, and refusal to establish a clear succession plan. After his resignation, Disney helped establish the website SaveDisney.com, intended to oust Michael Eisner and his supporters from their positions and revamp the Walt Disney Company. On March 3, 2004, at the company's annual shareholders' meeting,
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1984-498: The fictional kingdom of Anandapur, evokes the traits of Cambodia , India , Indonesia , Mongolia , Nepal , Thailand and Tibet . The first expansion area added to Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1999, Anandapur translates to "place of many delights" in Sanskrit . According to the park's fictional history, Anandapur was established as a royal hunting preserve in 1544. Asia contains both the riverside village of Anandapur and Serka Zong, which
2046-605: The forest to see animals such as the Western lowland gorilla , black-and-white colobus monkey, okapi , gerenuk , yellow-backed duiker , pygmy hippopotamus , Grévy's zebra , South African meerkat , Kenyan sand boa , kori bustard , naked mole-rat , tarantulas , and, as well as an aviary . On the western side of the Africa area is the Harambe Theater, which is home to the Festival of
2108-466: The higher cost of the upkeep and care of the animals at the park. DinoLand U.S.A. was chosen first mostly because of its lower budget. In 2000, Rohde said: "We had a vision and now it's become a placeholder. We have all kinds of ideas and not all of them fit with the theme of Beastly Kingdom. I'm not even convinced there will be a Beastly Kingdom." The park contains four table service restaurants: There are seven quick-service restaurants located throughout
2170-633: The last member of the Disney family to be actively involved in the company, Disney was often compared to his uncle and to his father. In 2006, Forbes magazine estimated his personal fortune at $ 1.2 billion. Disney was also a celebrated yachtsman, a member of San Diego Yacht Club best known for his success in the Transpacific Yacht Race and winning the Newport Bermuda Race . Disney died from stomach cancer on December 16, 2009. Disney
2232-428: The late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, Disney's department produced a number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films, an era which has been called the " Disney Renaissance ". The Lion King , for instance, garnered nearly $ 1 billion following its release in the summer of 1994 and was the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Despite this, Disney experienced a marked decline in profits beginning in
2294-429: The late 1990s as it expanded into lower-grossing, though still profitable direct-to-video spin-offs and sequels. Disney was concerned about Jeffrey Katzenberg taking too much credit for the success of Disney's early 1990s releases. When Frank Wells died in a helicopter crash in 1994, Michael Eisner refused to promote Katzenberg to the vacated position of president. Eisner recalled, "Roy [Walt Disney's nephew and
2356-619: The many roadside attractions that were once scattered throughout the United States. The area features the TriceraTop Spin aerial carousel ride, carnival games and gift shops. At the eastern edge of DinoLand U.S.A. is the Theater in the Wild, which hosts Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond! , a musical stage show based on the story of the 2003 Disney·Pixar animated film Finding Nemo . Like
2418-452: The other lands. The park is home to approximately 2000 animals representing around 200 species. The Oasis is the park's logistic equivalent to Main Street U.S.A. and provides the transition from the park's entrance to the world of animals. The main paths feature animal exhibits and dense vegetation and trees lead deeper into the park and then onto Discovery Island. Between the parking lot and
2480-529: The other sections of Disney's Animal Kingdom, there are animals on display. The animals, such as the American crocodile , red legged seriemas , Abdim's stork and Asian brown tortoise , have evolutionary links to the age of the dinosaurs. They are animal species that have survived since the dinosaur era and can be found along the Cretaceous Trail along with a collection of Mesozoic plants. Camp Minnie-Mickey
2542-407: The park on April 22. In 2011, Disney announced a major expansion to the park, Pandora - The World of Avatar , a joint venture with director James Cameron and his production company, Lightstorm Entertainment , with the intention of transforming Animal Kingdom into a full-day operation with added attraction capacity and nighttime experiences. Construction on the area began on January 10, 2014, and
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2604-404: The park were designed to have an aged appearance, with artificial potholes in the safari roads and boats peppered with dents and rust. Most of the park's animals were acquired in 1997 during the fall; they were held at a rented holding facility in northern Florida for quarantine and observation. Disney hired staff from 69 zoos around the United States to care for the animals. The park opened to
2666-543: The park's white rhinoceros gave birth to a female calf named Nande. In 2006, Nande and Hasani, another of the park's rhinos, were transferred to Uganda's Ziwa animal sanctuary, in the first attempt to re-introduce white rhinos to the country. Civil strife had caused the white rhinoceros to be eradicated from the area. In June 2009, Nande gave birth to a male calf, the first such birth in Uganda in over 25 years. By January 2010, eight white rhinos had been born at Animal Kingdom since
2728-630: The park's opening; the most recent was born to another Animal Kingdom-born mother. Several Florida-based animal rights groups and PETA voiced concerns when the park originally opened, citing Walt Disney World's previous missteps in handling animals at the defunct Discovery Island . The groups protested, and PETA tried to convince travel agents not to book trips to the park. On opening day, the Orange County Sheriff's office sent about 150 deputies; about two dozen protesters showed up. The protest lasted two hours, and there were no arrests. Following
2790-467: The park: As with other Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney's Animal Kingdom has other locations and carts that offer snacks and beverages. The park typically closes earlier in the day than other parks in the Walt Disney World Resort; Animal Kingdom began to stay open through the evening on May 27, 2016. Disney does not allow plastic straws, lids, or balloons to be used in the park, unlike
2852-595: The plants and grasses in the park. The landscaping efforts included spreading four million cubic yards of dirt, planting 40,000 mature trees (a mix of real Savanna species and artificial Baobab trees), constructing 60 miles (97 km) of underground utilities, and construction of various waterways, and structures built by over 2,600 construction workers. Many buildings contained thatched roofs assembled by Zulu workers from South Africa . About 1,500 hand-painted wooden horses were crafted in Bali under Disney supervision. Parts of
2914-413: The practice of keeping animals as trained show performers in theme parks was heavily criticized when a trainer was killed by an orca whale at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida. Most zoos have a carousel and/or Safari Train , but some zoos have more amusement attractions than that. Roy E. Disney Roy Edward Disney KCSG (January 10, 1930 – December 16, 2009 ) was an American businessman. He
2976-589: The public on April 22, 1998. Several marketing events surrounded the day. ABC aired a two-hour prime time special about the making of Animal Kingdom, as part of its The Wonderful World of Disney anthology series. Eisner and Disney Vice Chairman Roy Disney hosted an opening day party for 14,000 corporate partners, travel agents, and media figures, which included celebrities such as Michael J. Fox , Drew Carey , Stevie Wonder , David Copperfield , and Jane Goodall . Broadcasts of Good Morning America , Today and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee aired live from
3038-416: The realm of fantasy such as unicorns and dragons. The original design for Animal Kingdom included a themed section called Beastly Kingdom, devoted to creatures of legend and mythology. During the final stages of planning of development, Eisner decided that either Beastly Kingdom or DinoLand U.S.A. would be built first because of budget cuts after the failure of Euro Disney (known today as Disneyland Paris ) and
3100-456: The report by hiring additional security to prevent animals from fighting, relocating the crowned cranes to walking paths, as well as adding mirrors to the safari vehicles. One year after the park opened, Animal Rights Foundation of Florida complained that a New Year's Eve fireworks show could upset the animals. A USDA inspector came to the park and found no problems with launching low-noise fireworks one-half mile (800 m) away. In January 2015,
3162-449: The rest of the Disney parks. This is so that plastic does not inadvertently enter an animal's habitat and hurt them. Instead, the park uses biodegradable paper straws and offers lids for hot drinks only. The restrooms at Disney's Animal Kingdom all have doors at their entrances. This practice is in place so that, in the event of an animal escaping, guests are able to shelter safely inside. As
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#17328696863353224-450: The same election, 25% of shareholders opposed Mitchell's re-election to the board. As criticism of Eisner intensified in the wake of the shareholder meeting, his position became increasingly tenuous, culminating on March 13, 2005, with the announcement of Eisner's resignation as CEO effective September 30, one year before his contract would expire. On July 8, Roy and the Walt Disney Company agreed to "put aside their differences." Roy rejoined
3286-528: The various conservation efforts supported by the Walt Disney Company. It also gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Disney's Animal Kingdom's animal care facilities, including a veterinary examination room complete with a two-way communications system so the veterinary staff can answer guest questions. Outside, Affection Section is a petting zoo featuring goats , sheep , cattle , domestic pigs , donkeys , and alpacas . The area also includes The Animation Experience at Conservation Station . Asia , set in
3348-615: Was 79 years old, and had been battling the disease for over a year. He was cremated after his funeral service, and his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean . On January 4, 1998, Pope John Paul II made Disney a Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great . On January 1, 2000, Disney participated as the grand marshal of the 111th Rose Parade . On April 26, 2008, Disney received an honorary doctorate from
3410-596: Was born in Los Angeles, California , the son of Edna ( née Francis; 1890–1984) and Roy O. Disney (1893–1971), the brother of Walt Disney. He graduated from Pomona College in 1951 and first began working for Walt Disney Productions as an assistant director and producer ( True-Life Adventure ). He continued until 1967, when he was elected to the company's board of directors. Disney resigned as an executive from Walt Disney Productions in 1977 over disagreements with corporate decisions. He later said, "I just felt creatively
3472-664: Was chronicled by James B. Stewart in his best-selling book DisneyWar . Disney held several sailing speed records, including the Los Angeles to Honolulu monohull time record. He set it on his boat Pyewacket in July 1999 (7 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes, 27 seconds). On January 19, 2007, after beginning a relationship with Leslie DeMeuse, Disney (then 77 years old) filed for divorce from his wife, Patricia (then 72), citing "irreconcilable differences", according to court documents. The couple, married 52 years, had been living apart, according to
3534-401: Was confirmed that It's Tough to Be a Bug! show would be replaced by the new show Zootopia: Better Zoogether in the Tree of Life Theater, likely opening in the winter of 2025, and DinoLand U.S.A. would be replaced by the new Tropical Americas-themed land Pueblo Esperanza , featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones -themed attractions with completion expected by 2027. On October 14, 2024, it
3596-400: Was confirmed that the closing date of DinoLand, U.S.A. has been delayed in 2025, and it was announced that the first phase of DinoLand, U.S.A. will be permanently closed on January 13, 2025 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, including TriceraTops Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and more. Disney's Animal Kingdom is divided into seven themed areas. The park's Discovery River separates Discovery Island from
3658-471: Was the longtime senior executive for the Walt Disney Company , which was founded by his uncle, Walt Disney , and his father, Roy O. Disney . At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about 1% of the company), and served as a consultant for the company, as well as director emeritus for the board of directors. During his tenure, he organized ousting of the company's top two executives: Ron W. Miller in 1984 and Michael Eisner in 2005. As
3720-593: Was the name for the small zoological park located in Walt Disney World's Bay Lake but was renamed after that area, which closed in 1999. The Tree of Life , the park's sculpted, man-made baobab tree, is located in this section and is surrounded by trails and animal enclosures. Inside the Tree of Life theater is It's Tough to Be a Bug! , a 4D film inspired by the 1998 Disney· Pixar animated film, A Bug's Life . The park's largest gift shops and two of its major restaurants are on Discovery Island. It's Tough to Be
3782-446: Was themed as a rustic summer camp, built as a placeholder on the location where Beastly Kingdom was intended to be built. The area closed on January 5, 2014, and was replaced by Pandora – The World of Avatar . When originally conceived, Disney's Animal Kingdom was to focus on three broad classifications of animals: those that exist in today's reality; those that did exist but are now extinct (i.e., dinosaurs); and those that only exist in
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#17328696863353844-1606: Was threatened because of the incident. The lawsuit was never filed. As of 2019, Disney's Animal Kingdom is the sixth-most-visited theme park in the world. Animal theme park An animal theme park , also known as a zoological theme park , is a combination of an amusement park and a zoo , mainly for entertainment, amusement, and commercial purposes. Many animal theme parks combine classic theme park elements, such as themed entertainment and amusement rides , with classic zoo elements such as live animals confined within enclosures for display. Many times, live animals are utilized and featured as part of amusement rides and attractions found at animal theme parks. Two examples of animal theme parks are Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida (580 acres or 2.3 square kilometres) and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida (335 acres or 1.36 square kilometres). These commercial parks are similar to open-range zoos and safari parks according to size, but different in intention and appearance, containing more entertainment and amusement elements (stage shows, amusement rides, etc.). The term "animal theme park" can also be used to describe certain marine mammal parks , oceanariums , and more elaborate dolphinariums , such as SeaWorld , which offers amusement rides and additional entertainment attractions, and are also where marine animals such as whales are kept, contained, put on display, and are sometimes trained to perform in shows. In 2010
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