Has anyone been on an AK Backstage Tour?

[SusanJN]

We are thinking about trying an Animal Kingdom backstage tour. Can anyone give me a review? What are they like?

 

[Simba's Mom]

I went on the one in AK, Backstage Safari, in November. It was about 3-3 1/2 hours. We got to see the animal overnight facilities, avian facility, food prep and storage building, and we went on the Kilimanjaro Safari ride without the narration, where our tour guide gave us some info on how the animals are encouraged to stay in view,what the horiculturists do, and showed us some hidden food spots. In the middle of the tour, we went into a building and meeting room, had snacks, potty stop, watched a film, and got to see and pet another small animal (I think it was a lizard that day). I loved the tour, but I love everything about AK. What I found impressive about our guide was that if someone asked a question he couldn't answer, he'd get on his walkie talkie right away and try to get an answer for that person. I'd love to do the other tour, Wild by Design, but be aware that the 2 tours are only on certain days, which may "decide" which one you go on!

 

[eeyoreiscool]

We have been on the same tour as Simba's Mom and loved it. We would recommend it to others as well.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I have taken that tour, as well as the more onstage, Wild By Design tour there at AK. Both were excellent, well worth it.

Here is some info that may help......

http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/tours.htm

 

[disneyaggie]

I loved AK's Backstage Tour. Actually, I am considering going on it again.

Our group learned so much about conservation, how the animals are protected in bad weather, and the lengths WDW takes in caring for its animals.

We got to pet a chinchilla and a white rhino! That was cool.

A definite "must do".