Category Archive: Discovery Island

Quick Shot – Blending In

Blending in

The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is beautifully viewed from the backside on the path connecting Asia and Africa.

Taking it Slow

The Tre of Life sits just behind the Giant Galapagos Tortoise's habitat

We’ve talked many times on here about how much we love taking it slow at the Animal Kingdom, especially on the trails around the Tree of Life. If you do, you’ll come across another fellow who enjoys taking it slow here as well. Meet the Giant Galapagos Tortoise who lives in a beautiful habitat very close by the …

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Where in the World? #74

Where in the World is this?

Where in the World do you find this? You guessed it! Leave your guesses in the comments below, or over on our Facebook Page, and while you’re here be sure to check out any posts you may have missed this past week here at Makin’ Memories, as well as these great posts from around the Disney …

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Character Fun

Stitch

You’ll find your favorite characters getting in the holiday spirit with their attire all around the parks. Today we’re looking at Stitch in the Animal Kingdom. He and Lilo greet guests beside the Island Mercantile each day.

Recognizing Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall Plaque at the entrance to It's Tough to be a Bug.

As you make your way through the queue for It’s Tough to be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom you’ll find yourself eye to eye with a large chimpanzee carving in the Tree of Life. Beside the carving is a plaque honoring Jane Goodall and her work with these magnificent animals. The carving represents the …

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The Stars of the Show

Tough to be a Bug!

As you wander through the queue for It’s Tough To Be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll come across some posters advertising some of the stars of the show in some of their more famous roles. From shooting acorns to blasting acid, these little guys pack a punch, and are proud of it! And …

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Ring-Tailed Lemurs Around the Tree of Life

Beautiful and Majestic

All around the Tree of Life you’ll find a variety of animals in a natural setting, including the Ring-Tailed Lemur.  These animals, native to Madagascar, are a protected, endangered species. Be sure to take time to watch these creatures as they move about in their habitat on the trail around the Tree.

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