What is Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Q: What is Disney's Animal Kingdom?
A: Disney's Animal Kingdom is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, United States. It was the fourth park built there and opened on April 22, 1998. It is the largest Disney theme park in the world, covering more than 500 acres (202 ha).
Q: When did it open?
A: Disney's Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998.
Q: What philosophy does it follow?
A: The park follows a philosophy of animal conservation that was pioneered by Walt Disney himself.
Q: Is it accredited by any organizations?
A: Yes, Disney's Animal Kingdom is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums meaning they have met or exceeded standards in Education, Conservation and Research.
Q: What is the symbol of this park?
A: The symbol of Disney's Animal Kingdom is The Tree of Life which is a sculpted 14-story (145-foot-tall [44 m]), 50-foot-wide (15 m) tree made out of resin with 325 animals carved into its bark.
Q: How many visitors does this park receive annually?
A: In 2009, the park had around 9.59 million guests ranking it as the fifth most visited amusement park in the United States and eighth most visited in the world.
Q: What was "nahtazu" used to advertise this park?
A:"Nahtazu" was a fictional word used to advertise this park when it first opened stating that it was more than just a city zoo but has since been discontinued in January 2006.
