Timeline
09:00
Enter Disney's Animal Kingdom and head straight to Conservation Station. The park is quietest in the first hour, allowing for a calm start before the crowds arrive.
09:30
Visit the Affection Section just outside Conservation Station. This petting zoo features exotic but domesticated species from around the globe, offering a gentle introduction to the park's wildlife.
10:15
Grab lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue. This counter-service spot serves some of the best barbecue in the area, with options for chicken, pulled pork, or a massive half-rack of ribs. It is open from 10 AM until park close.
11:15
Walk to Wild Africa Trek. Take a three-hour guided expedition into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, including areas not normally seen from the Safari or the Trail. Guests trek through vines on a bushwalk and cross a rope bridge.
Local tip
Book the Wild Africa Trek expedition in advance as it is a limited-capacity guided experience.
Check before you go
- Flame Tree Barbecue opens at 10 AM. If you arrive before 10 AM, consider eating at Tusker House, which is open from park open until park close.
- Wild Africa Trek is a multi-hour guided experience. Ensure you have booked your slot and allow enough time in your schedule for the full three-hour expedition.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Walt Disney World (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).