Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail overview

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"Great!" 14 years ago by sstile

I love this trail and the aviary is amazing! You can see hippos underwater right outside the aviary exit it's so cool! Then you get to the gorilla exhibit!!! Man this is SO cool!

"Pretty interesting" 17 years ago by bia5ngo

The animals weren't always visible but I still think that Disney did very well portraying this habitat. I always do enjoy seeing each animal because of their exoticism.

"Not that good" 17 years ago by Cityman

This attraction could be good or bad depending on the time of day you trek through it. I went through about an hour before the park closed and wasted precious time. The gorillas, monkeys, and a few other animals are actually put away out of site because this they have to sleep for the night. They told us that there are other animals and it would be a great attraction. Not so... There were very few animals and some cheesy displays (you know, the frog in the aquarium type things). This attraction relies a lot on how active the animals are and when they're not it was just plain boring. If time permits, try it out otherwise skip it...

"Go after your 2 week safari!" 18 years ago by monorail_silver

After you get off Simba 1 head for the Pangani Trail. It offers animals not featured on the actual Kilamanjaro Safaris, which imo are a must see. The gorillas are wonderful to just stand and watch for awhile. The theming that went into this area is great. Kids will love taking a fish guide from a cast member and trying to locate them all in the ponds before the gorillas. This is a must do at once a trip at AK, it is truely awesome.

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail closed for refurbishment (reopening to be confirmed) Sep 03, 2014 to Nov 25, 2014

Description

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Disney's Animal Kingdom is found in the Africa section of the park and is a walk through animal exhibit. Along the way, guests will encounter Gorillas, underwater hippo viewing areas, Meer cats, and exotic birds and fish.

Details

FASTPASS: No
Height/Age Requirement: No

Name change

As an opening day attraction, April 22 1998, it was called "Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail." The attraction was renamed to 'Pangani Forest Exploration Trail' on July 27, 1998. The new name was more appropriate as the trail contains many other animals.

Pangani Forest Exploration animal species

African Bullfrog
Gorilla
Kenyan Sand Boa
Keri Bustard
Meerkat
Naked Mole Rat
Nile Hippopotamus
Stanley Crane
Tarantula

Aviary
African Grey Parrot
African Hoopoe
African Jacana
African White-backed Duck
Amethyst Starling
Bearded Barbet
Black Crake
Brimstone Canary
Carmine Bee-eater
Emerald Starling
Golden-breasted Starling
Hadada Ibis
Hammerkop
Hottentot Teal
Lake Victoria Cichlids
Magpie Shrike
Marbled Teal
Olive Pigeon
Pygmy Goose
Snowy-headed Robin Chat
Superb Starling
Taveta Golden Weaver
White-backed Duck
White-bellied Go-away Bird
White-collared Kingfisher

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Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom