Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

2020
★★★★☆ 7.7/10
📺 2 Seasons
🎬 18 Episodes
📅 Returning Series
🌐 EN
⏱️ 36 min/episode
DocumentaryReality
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom gives viewers a backstage pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Each episode dives into the details, unveiling the multifaceted aspects of animal care, conservation and Disney Imagineering and showcases the parks’ magnificent array of more than 300 species and 5,000-plus animals and the herculean tasks their animal care experts undertake to keep things running day and night.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Disney Plus

Seasons

Season 1
2020 • 8 Episodes
On the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, Kenya, a Masai giraffe, steps up for a pedicure that could make Disney history as animal keeper Rory and the team attempt to provide unique hoof health by training her to undergo a “nail” trim, voluntarily. Kenya proves to be a very apprehensive patient, but the team perseveres knowing one small step for her is one giant leap for the park’s giraffes. Meanwhile, out on the savanna, African elephant Mac, -- the park’s biggest resident -- has a routine checkup that reveals a mouthful of mystery. Over in the Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, it’s make or break for a much smaller resident, Popcorn, a rescued chicken with an egg problem who requires surgery. Behind the scenes, Disney Imagineers, including the visionary Joe Rohde, dream up a magical palm tree that illuminates the elephants during the park’s evening safari.
Season 2
2023 • 10 Episodes
Giraffes stop traffic, a lemur has a birthday, and a hippo makes friends.

Crew

Producer
Ash Potterton, Richard Dowlearn, Tom Brisley

Network

National Geographic, Disney+

Production

Arrow Pictures