Backstage Safari at Animal Kingdom

[gemmybear83]

Anyone done this? I was thinking of doing this as a surprise for my fiance - he loves animals and AK is his favourite park

 

[Lisa1976]

Yes, hubby and I did this in January. We both really enjoyed it, you aren't allowed to take photos due to Disney not wanting people to see what backstage looks like, but you get to interact with a rhino, various other places behind the scenes. I wont go into any more detail as I don't want to spoil it if you do decide to do it, but I would say yes do it!

 

[gemmybear83]

Great thanks! shame about not being able to take photos - my fiance would love one of him and a rhino!

 

[Chilly]

Oh I might do this on our Disneymoon as a surprise for DF

 

[Stefy]

Me and DF did this last year and it was really fun, got to see the park from a different perspective. Very informative and friendly, our guide was great, can't remember her name, have to ask DF.

The best part was when we got to pet a Rhino, was amazing.

I would defo recommend this, esp if you are a keen animal lover.

 

[dooledoo]

Can you tell me if there are any age limits and where I can find any info on this please.

Would like to take DD (8) but I expect she will be too young!

 

[gemmybear83]

Me and DF did this last year and it was really fun, got to see the park from a different perspective. Very informative and friendly, our guide was great, can't remember her name, have to ask DF.

The best part was when we got to pet a Rhino, was amazing.

I would defo recommend this, esp if you are a keen animal lover.

Lovely thank you!

 

[feline figaro]

Do you get close to any other animals during the tour?

 

[jjpenguin]

We did this a few years ago and it was great. I don't think you can guarantee the Rhino though, as we got a giraffe. There will be another animal encounter with a small animal in a classroom setting but Disney does not really do the "getting close to animals" thing, probably cause they are a prime candidate for lawsuits.

There are reviews over on allearsnet.com. But they will tell you more details, so don't know how much you want to know beforehand.