How Well Do You Know… Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

Only true Walt Disney World fans will be able to pass this beastly test. Are you in touch with every rock and tree and creature in Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

It’s time to find out!

1. When did Disney’s Animal Kingdom open?

a. June 5, 1995
b. August 1, 1991
c. April 22, 1998
d. August 13, 1999

2. How many species of animals are in Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 1,200

3. Which is NOT one of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s major “lands”?

a. Africa
b. Asia
c. Dinoland U.S.A.
d. Europe

4. How many acres is Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400+

5. What is the largest single attraction in any Disney theme park worldwide?

a. The Boneyard
b. Kilimanjaro Safaris
c. Maharajah Jungle Trek
d. Kali River Rapids

6. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is almost ____ times the size of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

7. What kind of dinosaur is your vehicle chased by in DINOSAUR?

a. T-Rex
b. Velociraptor
c. Carnotaurus
d. Stegosaurus

8. What was the original name of Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

a. Wild Animal Kingdom
b. Kingdom of Adventure
c. Wilderness Adventureland
d. Disney’s Wild Animals

9. What kind of animal was the very first resident of Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

a. Tiger
b. Lion
c. Giraffe
d. Rhinoceros

10. What is the name of the roller coaster in DinoLand U.S.A.?

a. Primeval Whirl
b. T-Rex Whirl
c. Dinosaur Drop
d. Rockin’ Dino Coaster

11. What type of engine powers the Wildlife Express train?

a. Steam
b. Diesel
c. Natural Gas
d. Methane

ANSWERS:

1. c. April 22, 1998
2. b. 250
3. d. Europe
4. d. 400+
5. b. Kilimanjaro Safaris
6. d. 5
7. c. Carnotaurus
8. a. Wild Animal Kingdom
9. c. Giraffe
10. a. Primeval Whirl
11. b. Diesel

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As co-owner and co-creator of The Main Street Mouse.Working in a technical support position for 18 years, it was time for a change.As the Webmaster and Project Planner, I spend most of my time researching everything from the latest Disney News, technology advances and of course keeping up on all the Marvel news that comes out.I never considered myself a writer but I’ve come to like blogging and sharing news with all.I feel blessed everyday that I get to spend my days working with my best friend and love of my life while we continue to grow and expand what started as a hobby all those years ago.

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