Up Close with Rhinos-New Experience at AK

[AngiTN]

I heard this was coming from our WAT CMs. <<Starts planning next trip>>

I had commented how much I enjoyed the Elephant tour and our CM that did our Safari as part of our Lion King Dining Package told us there were some more special things coming soon but she wouldn't give any details. This must have been at least one (no idea if there are others or not) We also talked about the tour they offered as part of the 20th Anniversary stuff (whose name always escapes my mind)

Not sure if we can get it in during our NYE trip but we'll get it in during one trip eventually

 

[disneyfreak202]

I might have to do this next trip as we might skip Wild Africa Trek. Now if they add an experience like this for the big cats (preferably Cheetahs, but you know I will take what I can get lol) I would be ecstatic!

 

[sara_s]

Ohhh I want to do this so badly!

 

[NH-to-FL]

We got to pat a rhino once during the discontinued behind the scenes tour. We were driven to the rhino barn as part of the 'behind the scenes' and got to talk to one of the keepers and pat the rhino through what were the biggest cage bars I have ever seen. The rhino was quite sedate and seemed to not really notice all of the attention she was getting.

This sounds like another good tour at the AK.

 

[Tigger in a kilt]

I can’t wait to do this one. I’m already excited about the Caring for Giants, but this sounds wonderful too. I will happily do every possible AK tour that lets me look at animals.

A big cat one would be incredible.

 

[Eve & Wall-e]

Im planning on doing Caring for Giants when I am there in December and may have to as this as well!

I'm planning to sign up for the new Rhinos tour, as well as the Giants tour.

 

[anomamatt]

Cool that kiddos (4 and up) are able to go. That has kept us from doing other DAK tours. And if the calendar is correct, it's offered Christmas week.

Is this set for booking? I'm ready to call if so...

 

[momma2ethan]

Cool that kiddos (4 and up) are able to go. That has kept us from doing other DAK tours. And if the calendar is correct, it's offered Christmas week.

Is this set for booking? I'm ready to call if so...

Booking opens this Saturday 9/22

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

Sounds cool. I won't be at AK at 11:00 any day of my December trip. May look into the Caring for Giants tour though which is offered several times a day. Now if they ever offer a giraffe tour I will change my plans completely around to book that!

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

Cool that kiddos (4 and up) are able to go. That has kept us from doing other DAK tours. And if the calendar is correct, it's offered Christmas week.

Is this set for booking? I'm ready to call if so...

Same here! The “4 and up” is great news for us. Two members of my family just got to experience the Caring for Giants tour last month and they enjoyed it very much. “Dollar for dollar” it was a great value as compared to other tours offered in the parks.

 

[captaindavidhook]

Hopefully this will be around for my April trip.

 

[RachaelA]

Oh I love this! If this is still around in May we’ll do it on our mommy and me trip.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Anyone else trying to book this morning? The wait time they gave me was over 2 hours!

 

[chbc]

Closing in on hold for nearly an hour with an estimate of two hours.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Terrible! There must be a better way

 

[chbc]

Anyone else trying to book this morning? The wait time they gave me was over 2 hours!

Making the ressie now!! On hold 58 minutes.

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

We’re booked!

Don’t forget to check for any discounts. Passholders get 15% off. I believe Disney Visa cardholders are also elegible for a discount.

 

[lvcourtneyy]

Making the ressie now!! On hold 58 minutes.

yay! hopefully i'll be through soon!

 

[chbc]

Terrible! There must be a better way

4 am for weeks is how we describe vacation planning.
Happy World Rhino Day! My heart is with all the orphaned rhinos and remembering Gugu and Impi. Humans own great shame.

 

[chbc]

Oh I love this! If this is still around in May we’ll do it on our mommy and me trip.

Currently the booking window is 6 months.