Disney announce plans for 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom

Apr 09, 2013 in "Disney's Animal Kingdom"

Posted: Tuesday April 9, 2013 9:43am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff
Disney has today announced plans to mark the 15th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom on Earth Day, April 22 2013 (head to the bottom of this post to see the logo).

Here is what you can expect - from the official Disney Parks Blog

  • Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative. Make sure you arrive early for this!
  • Earth Day “Party for the Planet” festivities – Special interactive activities that focus on animals and nature will take place throughout the park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Artists and other vendors will present their work on in Africa and on Discovery Island, with their work available for purchase.
  • Opportunity to purchase special 15th anniversary merchandise, available in limited quantities.
  • Special food & beverage.

Take a look back at the 10th anniversary event.

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