Wildlife Express Train
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Africa
Guests Can Be
Any HeightAge Interest
All Ages
Thrill Level
Slow Rides
Cross the African savanna on a rustic locomotive for a behind-the-scenes look at the park’s animals.
All About Animals
Board the Wildlife Express Train for a peaceful 7-minute, 1.2-mile journey to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, an area dedicated to the preservation and conservation of animals.
Get a close-up look at the inner workings of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and enjoy fascinating educational activities for all ages. Travel past animal housing and veterinary facilities for our resident rhinos, elephants and more.
After your visit to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, board the Wildlife Express Train for your ride back to Harambe, Africa.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Accessible by the Wildlife Express Train, Rafiki's Planet Watch is home to delightful exhibits for animal aficionados.
Explore Affection Section, a petting zoo, Habitat Habit!, an outdoor discovery trail and Conservation Station, an animal care facility.
Know Before You Go
The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
Learn how to draw classic Disney Characters, including some of your favorites from The Lion King.
African Elephants
Behold the awesome elephant—the largest creature who walks the Earth.
Rhinos
Learn about these primeval, 1-ton, heavy-horned mammals—covered in skin as tough as armor.
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