NEW ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Episode Is Filled With Heartwarming Firsts
If you’ve not yet had a chance to check out the incredible Disney+ docuseries Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom then make this the weekend you do! The new episode (debuting today) on Disney’s streaming network is full of love and tells tales of the bonds between Animal Kingdom’s animal inhabitants and also the keepers that work with them at Disney World each and every day!
This week’s episode is called “Betty and the Beast” and we here at MickeyBlog thought we’d give you taste of what’s in store!
Let’s start with a bit of a love story between two babirusas pigs named Betty and Mentari. These inhabitants of The Oasis at Animal Kingdom were part of a matchmaking plan in the hopes that they would breed the parks first babirusas piglet. You’ll get to see first hand how the animal care team tooks steps to make sure that Betty and Mentari made a positive first impression!
Spoiler Alert: If you’ve been following along with MickeyBlog you may recall earlier this year that a new babirusa piglet was born at Animal Kingdom. Consider this the “origin story!”
But that’s not the only “first” we’re celebrating. This week’s episode also follows Animal Kingdom’s herd of Hartmann’s mountain zebras as they are introduced to their new home on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris. You’ll witness all of the amazing intricacies that go into the animal care tem who worked hard to ensure a seamless transition for the herd. This transition comes complete with a big family moment as the herd welcomes the new arrival of a baby foal!
Below is a quick look at Disney’s last animal baby!
So be sure to check out the Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Disney’s streaming network today! For some extra insights, we also recommend you check out @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook. There’s also a family-friendly activity page which you can find here. – Animal Kingdom Activity Page
Readers are also encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further Disney+ news and updates!
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