Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Discovery Island
Age Interest
All Ages
Turn your eyes to the skies and gawk at a free-flying flock of magnificent macaws.
A Pandemonium of Parrots
Watch in wonder as the winged stars of the show take off near the Tree of Life. Like a living kaleidoscope, the brilliantly colored birds swoop and soar over Discovery Island.
Keep your peepers peeled for appearances by 6 species of South American macaw: hyacinth, green-winged, blue and gold, scarlet, blue-throated and military. The largest have an incredible wingspan of around 48 inches.
Gather around as our resident bird care experts unlock the secrets of these fascinating creatures—and even answer questions from the audience.
It’s the ultimate bird-watching experience!
Know Before You Go
Winged Encounters occur several times throughout the day near the Tree of Life.
Feathered Friends in Flight
Join animal behavior specialists for a behind-the-scenes look at how they care for and train our free-flying birds.
