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Disney World isn’t just a bunch of resorts and thrill rides. If you’ve ever visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ve probably made friends with some of their furry and feather inhabitants!

View from Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Of course, we’re talkin’ about the animals that roam the savannahs as well as the birds, fish, and reptiles! But with the parks being temporarily closed right now and all the people being gone, you might be wondering who’s looking after these guys?

Don’t worry, ALL of Disney World’s animals are still being cared for by Disney’s Animal Care, a team of well-trained and hard-working experts. It’s pretty much business for usual for these Cast Members are still regularly feeding, cleaning, and observing our four-legged (and two-legged, and NO-legged) buddies!

Aquarium View at Coral Reef

The dedicated staff is complying with state and federal guidelines while they work behind the scenes to ensure the animals are still receiving the very best care. Disney’s Animal Care team has also shared they’ll be making a heartwarming announcement soon and that they’ll be finding ways for us to stay connected with our favorite animals while we’re apart.

We’ll be sure to pass all of their stories along to you, so stay tuned!

And if you’re craving nature right now, check out the list of all the new Disney+ specials that are coming in April to celebrate Earth Day here!

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What do you think the “heartwarming announcement” could be? Which animal is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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