Disney's Animal Kingdom is a theme park located in Walt Disney World.
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==Conception==Although the plans for Disney's Animal Kingdom began is a theme park located in full 1990 Walt Disney World.==Conception <refname= "book"> httpMalmberg, Melody. The Making of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. New York://disneydoseHyperion, 1998. Print.com/joe-rohde/#axzz4AT6WmacW </ref>, the idea of the ==A theme park can be traced back to Walt Disney himself. When designing the attraction the [[Jungle Cruise]] for Disneyland, Walt wanted guests to see real about animals. He felt was not high on Disney’s list of ideas, but surveys showed that being in close proximity to real Disney and animals would give guests a unique and exciting experience. Eventually howevertested well, it was decided and Disney had a lot of intellectual properties that real showcased animals would be too unpredictable and each guest on the attraction would not get an equal experience. Because of this, when Michael Eisner sent the Jungle Cruise opened it featured Audio Animatronic animals, which were much more predictable and consistent than live onesidea for an animal theme park to Imagineering. Although Walt never got In 1990, Imagineer Joe Rohde met with Eisner to see discuss the new park. Rohde’s vision for the park was threefold, itwould feature traditional theme park components, an Epcot Center syle pavilion, and a nontraditional zoo. [[Image:AnimalKingdomConcept.jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for Disney's Animal Kingdom took his ]] Eisner agreed to the basic idea premise of the park, commenting that like the Magic Kingdom, Disney should also have an Animal Kingdom. With this objective in mind, Rohde and expanded it his team of six Imagineers (Kevin Brown, Zofia Kostyrko, Kevin Brown, Christopher West, Tony Marando and Patsy Tillisch) set out to create a much larger scalebasic outline for the new park.
When Walt Disney World was ready to expand again in In July 1990, Michael Eisner (the CEO of Disney) met with Imagineer Joe Rohde and his team flew to hear a proposal for a new theme park Africa to get first hand experience of the type of environment that would feature live animals <ref name= "all"/>they wished to create. In 1990 a team total, during the development of Imagineers led by Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Rohde began brainstorming different ideas for the park and in 1992 the park layout was finally adopted <ref name= "all"> http://allears.net/ae/issue187.htm </ref>his Imagineers visited Africa six times. It was decided that Using these trips as inspiration, the park would be part zoo and part theme parkteam eventually used much of their experience when creating [[Kilimanjaro Safaris]].
The idea As plans for a new animal theme the park continued to develop, Michael Eisner wondered if simply encountering animals would be a big enough draw for guests. To prove that this was put on hold however during the early 1990s. A recession had hit not the countrycase, Joe Rohde brought a 400 pound Bengal tiger into a meeting he was having with Eisner and theme parks were hit especially hardFrank Wells. Also complicating mattersAs Rohde gave his presentation, Disney's newest park, Disneyland Paris, was not doing as well as Disney had expected. However in 1994 with the economy picking up and tiger sauntered around the recent success of room. After feeling the Disney movie “The Lion King” plans for effect of being so close to a new theme park were once again put in motion. To this endtiger, from 1992-1995 Disney Imagineers studied wild animals in their natural habit, focusing on AfricaEisner and Wells relented and live animal encounters would be the focal point of Animal Kingdom.
Although the plans were now moving forwardDuring another meeting with Eisner and other executives, within the Disney there was much debate over whether the new park was CEO told Imagineers that he wanted a good ideaDinoLand. Many worried that Other ideas stemming from these meetings included the public Oasis (which would not want to visit a zoo while on vacation. Besides serve as the fact that there were zoos all over entryway) Safari Village (the country, Disney also worried that people thought of zoos as depressing places with caged animalsparks hub) and Discovery River. Despite thisBy 1992, Joe Rohde and his Imagineers still believed in their idea. They explained that the animals would be living basic layout of the park was in a re-creation of their natural habitatplace. There Guests would be no fences, but natural boundaries (such as moats or rocks) that enter through the animals would not crossOasis before arriving at [[Safari Village]]. Animal Kingdom would not be a zooFrom there, but a place of conservation that taught guests could explore the importance of naturepark's other lands including DinoLand, [[Africa]], Asia, and the land dedicated to imaginary animals.
Although the idea Finally, after years of development on June 21, 1995 Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom was officially announced. When discussing the new park was eventually seen as feasible, Michael Eisner and other executives worried that simply seeing animals would not be exciting enough for guests. Joe Rohde and his Imagineers however felt (like Walt Disney decades before) that being in such close proximity stated: {{Quotation|“This is to wild animals would be thrilling to guests. To prove his point, Joe brought a 400 pound tiger into a meeting. The tiger walked around the table while Joe traditional zoo as the motion picture was giving a speech to persuade the company to build stage play. A leap forward that keeps the parkconcept of combining education and entertainment alive and well. The tiger went right next to Michael Eisner before eventually exiting the roomneed for awareness of endangered animals and their environments has never been greater. After the demonstration Eisner had We are in a unique position to agree with Joe Rohde. He announced the park in June of 1995 promote deeper understanding and Disney’s Wild Kingdom (as it was then called) was green lit love for constructionall animals."|Michael Eisner}}
==Construction==
Construction on Disney's Animal began in August of 1995. Like other Disney theme parks, Animal Kingdom was to be made up of various "lands". When designing the park, the lands in Disney's Animal Kingdom were going to be: The Oasis, Safari Village, Africa, Asia, Conservation Station, DinoLand USA and Beastly Kingdom. Through these lands Animal Kingdom was to represent three groups of animals: current living animals, extinct animals, and mythological animals.
[[Image:TreeofLifeConstruction3.jpg|400px|thumb|Disney's Animal Kingdom under construction]]
Construction on Disney's Animal Kingdom began in August of 1995. Four million cubic yards of dirt were moved and nearly 40,000 plants were added during the parks construction <ref name= "trivia"/>. During this process it was decided that the plants in Animal Kingdom would need to be in the ground for two growing seasons before the animals arrived. This meant that the horticulture team led by Disney Legend Bill Evans had until the spring of 1996 to get all the plants in place <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue863.htm </ref>. This deadline was met, and the fall of 1997 the animals were brought in to the park <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/01/kilimanjaro_safaris_at_animal_1.html </ref>. They came from various zoo's or wildlife preserves around the world. A few animals were also from the wild, but were too injured to be re-released. In total Animal Kingdom is home to over 1,700 animals.
As construction continued, funds for the new park began to dwindle. Eventually it was decided that Animal Kingdom would have to open in three phases. The first phase would consist of The Oasis, [[Safari Village]], [[Africa]], [[Conservation Station]], and an unfinished [[Asia]]. Also included in phase one would be either [[DinoLand USA]] or Beastly Kingdomme <ref name= "jim"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/309.aspx </ref>. Disney eventually decided to build DinoLand USA, possibly due to the new movie “Dinosaur” that was to be released in 2000 <ref name= "jim"/>.
Animal Kingdom cost nearly one billion dollars to build. Four million cubic yards of dirt were moved and nearly 40,000 plants were added during the parks construction. During this process it Phase II was decided that the plants in Animal Kingdom would need planned to be in the ground for two growing seasons before the animals arrived. This meant that completion of Asia, along with the construction team had until the spring of 1996 to get all the plants in placeBeastly Kingdom. This deadline was met, and the fall of 1997 the animals were brought in Due to the park. They came from not being completed on opening day, Camp Minnie-Mickey, a place where guests could meet various zoo's or wildlife preserves around the worldDisney characters, was created as a temporary land. A few animals were also from the wild, but were too injured Camp Minnie-Mickey was to be re-releasedessentially a place holder until Beastly Kingdom could be built <ref> http://www. In total Animal Kingdom is home to over 1,700 animalsyesterland.com/campmm.html </ref>.
[[Image:AnimalKingdomSerfariElands.jpg|300px|thumb|Elands grazing on Like the Kilimanjaro Safari]] As construction continuedother Disney parks, funds for the new park began to dwindle. Eventually it was decided Imagineers knew that Disney's Animal Kingdom would have need a "weenie" or icon to open in three phasesdraw guests into the park. The first phase icon considered for the park was the Animal Carousel <ref name= "book"/>. This three tiered structure would consist of The Oasis, Safari Village, Africa, Conservation Stationhave featured birds, animals and an unfinished Asiafish that guests could ride on as they went around the carousel. Also included in phase one would be either DinoLand USA or Beastly KingdomMichael Eisner eventually rejected this idea because he though it was "too frivolous"<ref name= "book"/>. Disney eventually decided to build DinoLand USA, possibly due to the and Imagineers came up with a new movie “Dinosaur” that was to be released in 2000icon- The Tree of Life.
Phase II was planned Initially, Imagineers had a tough time figuring out how to be create the completion massive icon <ref name= "tree"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/06/tree_of_life_at_disneys_animal.html </ref>. The tree had to look authentic, while being able to withstand hurricane level winds<ref name= "tree"/> . On top of Asiathat, along with the construction of Beastly Kingdom. Due tree would also have to house the park not being completed on opening day, Camp Minnie-Mickey, attraction [[It's Tough to be a place where guests could meet various Disney characters, Bug!]] (the attraction was created as chosen over an earlier idea of having a temporary landrestaurant inside the tree)<ref name= "tree"/> . Camp Minnie-Mickey was to be essentially Eventually however, Imagineers came up with a place holder until Beastly Kingdom could be builtfairly simple solution.
Like the other Disney Parks, Animal Kingdom also has an icon “The Tree of Life”. The Tree of Life stands 145 feet tall and is made of mostly steel. Imagineers had a hard time figuring out how to make the tree look authentic, while being able to withstand hurricane winds. On top of all that, the tree would also have to house the 3D attraction [[It's Tough to be a Bug!]]. The solution Imagineering came up with was actually fairly simple. First, they took the structure of an oil rig for the base<ref name= "tree"/> . 45 secondary branches were then added to the tree, followed by 756 tertiary branches and finally 891 end branches. The Tree was then covered with 102,583 manmade man-made leaves. After the structure was complete, 20 artisans then carved over 300 animals into the tree<ref name= "tree"/> . When the Tree of Life was completed it stood 145 feet tall and looked as if the animals themselves were making up the tree. Construction on Disney's Animal Kingdom finished in the spring of 1998trunk<ref name= "tree"/> .
==Opening Day==
Disney's Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998 (Earth Day). At the opening of the park, the song “The Circle of Life” from Disney's The Lion King played as guests were showered with rose pedalspetals <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_opn.htm </ref>. A half hour after the park had opened; the parking lot was filled to capacity, while 45 minutes later the park itself was filled to capacity<ref name= "day"/>. The first official guests to Disney's Animal Kingdom were the Werikhas familyBrenda Herr, her husband Damon Chepren, and their son Devon <ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/apr22.html </ref>. They were greeted by Roy E. Disney and given lifetime passes. Unlike previous theme park openings, the event was not a star studded one (however although Michael J. Fox, Drew Carey , Stevie Wonder and David Copperfield did make an appearance in Camp Minnieappear <ref> http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1998-Mickey to film a television clip for ABC)04-20/news/9804190408_1_walt-disney-animal-kingdom-disney-theme </ref>. Some 5,000 reporters were also on hand as Disney CEO Michael Eisner read the park’s dedication:
{{Quotation|Welcome to a kingdom of animals… real, ancient and imagined: a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn.|
Michael Eisner <br> April 22, 1998}}
==History After Opening Day==
[[Image:ExpeditionEverestAtday.jpg|400px|thumb|Expedition Everest opened in 2006.]]
Although relatively young compared to the other Disney Parks, Animal Kingdom has gone through several changes. The first major expansion of the park came in 1999 when Asia was finally completed <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_asia.htm </ref>.Added at this time were the popular attractions [[Maharajah Jungle Trek]] <ref> https://touringplans.com/animal-kingdom/attractions/maharajah-jungle-trek </ref> and the [[Kali River Rapids]]. The [[Discovery River Boats]] (which were located in Asia) closed with the opening of the new attractions <ref>http://waltdatedworld.com/id55.htm</ref>.
In 2000 and 2001 many of Animal Kingdom's lands were renamed. The former Safari Village became Discovery Island <ref> http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id131.htm </ref> and Conservation Station became Rafiki's Planet Watch <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/07/rafikis_planet_watch_the_forgo.html </ref>. The change in name to Discovery Island coincided with the closing of the Discovery Island attraction on Bay Lake. Also changing its name at this time was the popular DinoLand USA attraction [[Countdown To Extinction]]. That ride was re-named after, and slightly altered to tie into the 2000 Disney movie [[Dinosaur]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10881/Remembering_the_Magic_Countdown_To_Extinction__DINOSAUR </ref>.
2001 also saw another expansion in Disney's Animal Kingdom. At this time, Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama was added to DinoLand USA. This mini land housed Midway Games (later renamed [[Fossil Fun Games]]) and the [[TriceraTop Spin]] <ref name= "d23"> https://d23.com/a-to-z/chester-hesters/ </ref>. The following year on March 31, 2002, [[Primeval Whirl]] was added to the area <ref name= "d23"/>.
[[Image:ExpeditionEverestAtday.jpg|300px|thumb|Expedition Everest opened in 2006.]]
The next set of majorchanges came to Animal Kingdom in 2006. In DinoLand USA, Finding Nemo- the Musical replaced Tarzan Rocks, which had been there since 1999 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/nemo.htm </ref>. Also in 2006, the “E-Ticket” roller coaster [[Expedition Everest]] was built in Asia. The attraction is a roller coaster set in the Himalayas, and it includes a close encounter with the fabled Yeti. By including the Yeti in the attraction, Disney's Animal Kingdom finally featured a mythical creature (which had been promised since the park’s dedication).
In 2014 Camp Minnie-Mickey was closed in order to make way for a new area of the park based on James Cameron's 2009 film “Avatar” <ref name= "attractions"> https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Festival+of+Lion+King+closed+Avatar </ref>. Following the land's closure the [[Festival of the Lion King]] attraction was relocated to a new section of Africa called “New Harambe” <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/a-new-home-for-festival-of-the-lion-king-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>. In 2015 the Harambe Marketplace opened to guests. The new area was themed around a “Colonial-era train depot design complete with a 1960s water tower”. Inside the Harambe Marketplace guests can visit various food vendors who sell African inspired quinine <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/04/fun-new-tastes-at-harambe-market-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>.
2016 saw several new experiences come to Animal Kingdom. The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic stage show opened as a temporary offering based on the Disney live-action film The Jungle Book. Also debuting at this time was the [[Kilimanjaro Night Safaris]] and the Tree of Life Awakens, a nighttime event where magical fireflies make animal spirits come alive on the Tree of Life. <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/update-on-nighttime-experiences-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>.
On February 17, 2017, Rivers of Light, Disney's Animal Kingdom's nighttime show, opened to guests <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/rivers-of-light-officially-opens-february-17-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>. Finally on May 27, 2017, Pandora- The World of Avatar opened to guests <ref>https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/just-announced-pandora-the-world-of-avatar-will-open-may-27-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/</ref>. Based on the 2009 James Cameron film, Pandora- The World of Avatar transports guests to the planet Pandora and features the attractions [[Flights of Passage]] and [[Na'vi River Journey]]
===Beastly Kingdomme===
*A detailed dragonhead statue sits atop one of the ticket booths at the park's entrance <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/columns/walt-disney-world-never-built.cfm </ref>.
*In the first couple years of the parks existence, blasts of fire would be spewed from a cave at the edge of the water near Camp Minnie-Mickey <ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2004/10/19/479.aspx </ref>. Also debuting at this time
*Burnt suits of armor were located just outside the cave entrance and when the Discovery Boats passed this scene, guests were told by the boat's captain that the fire was created by a fire-breathing dragon inside the cave <ref name= "hill"/>.
==Current Lands==
To see the current Animal Kingdom map [https://wdpromediasecure.disneyparksandresorts.gowdpromedia.com/media/wdpro-assets/parks-and-tickets/destinations/animal-kingdom/Disneys_Animal_Kingdom.pdf '''Click Here'''.]
===Oasis===
Located at the front of the park, the Oasis is the first land that guests encounter. Guest services and the Rain Forest Cafe are located here. The Oasis leads to the park's hub, “Discovery Island”.
'''[[Oasis Exhibits]]'''- This walking trail allows guests to see many animals including: the giant anteater, wallabies, exotic boar and more.
===[[Discovery Island]]===Originally called Safari Village, Main Article: [[Discovery Island is the hub of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From Discovery Island guests can get to all the park’s other lands except for Rafiki's Planet Watch. Animal Kingdom's icon “The Tree of Life” can be found in Discovery Island.]]
Originally called Safari Village, Discovery Island is the hub of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From Discovery Island guests can get to all the park’s other lands except for Rafiki's Planet Watch. Animal Kingdom''s icon “The Tree of Life” can be found in Discovery Island, inside which guests can find the [[It's Tough to be a Bug!]]'''- On this 4D attraction, guests enter the world of the Disney-Pixar movie ''A Bugs Life''. Here they meet Flick, Dot, and even Hopper as they learn some of the challenges of being a bug. ===[[Africa]]===Main Article: [[Africa]]
'''[[Discovery Island Trails]]'''- On this short walking trail, guests can find Galapagos tortoises, lemurs, kangaroos and other exotic animals.
===Africa===
Home to the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris, the Africa section of the park takes place in the fictional village of Harambe. According to the land's backstory, Harambe was once a colony before gaining its freedom in 1961 after a peaceful revolution. Harambe is currently home to a wildlife reserve, where tourists can see some of Africa's most interesting animals. In 2014 the Africa section of the park was expanded to house the relocated Festival of the Lion King.
[[Image:AnimalKingdomGuideMap2016AnimalKingdomGuideMap2017.jpgpng|thumb|350px|The 2016 2017 Animal Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]]
'''===[[Kilimanjaro SafarisRafiki's Planet Watch]]===Main Article: [[Rafiki'''- On this 22 minute safari, guests ride through the Savannah Desert in East Africa. Along the way, the trams come face to face with elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos and much more. The safari is usually operational from park opening until sundown. In 2016 Disney began featuring "night safaris" that take place after dusk. s Planet Watch]]
Rafiki's Planet Watch was originally called Conservation Station from 1998 until October 2000. It is the only land not accessible from Discovery Island. In order to get to Rafiki''[[Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail]]'''- On this 3/8 of a mile walking trail, s Planet Watch guests can observe some of must board the Wildlife Express Train which travels between Africa's most exotic animals. Okapis, meerkat, hippos, and Western Lowland Gorillas can all be seen herethe Planet Watch.
'''===[[Wildlife Express TrainAsia]]===Main Article: [[Asia]]'''- This seven minute train ride transports guests from the African village of Harambe to Rafiki's Planet Watch and vice versa.
Perhaps the most popular land in Disney'''s Animal Kingdom, Asia was not complete until 1999. Set in the township of Anandpur, Asia is home to the popular [[Festival of the Lion KingKali River Rapids]]'''- This Broadway style show uses puppetry, song, dance and special effects to tell the story of Disney's The Lion King[[Expedition Everest]].
'''Wild Africa Trek'''- This three hour tour allows guests to trek through the African wilderness and the Savannah Desert where they can get an up close look at various African animals. The tour requires guests to pay an additional cost.===[[DinoLand USA]]===Main Article: [[DinoLand USA]]
===Rafiki's Planet Watch===Rafkik's Planet Watch was originally called Conservation Station and it DinoLand USA is home to the only land not accessible from Discovery Island[[Dino Institute]], which allows guests to travel back in time and come face to face with dinosaurs. In order 2001 the land was expanded to get include Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama. This new area is themed like a roadside attraction which was built to Rafiki's Planet Watch guests must board capitalize on the Wildlife Express Train which travels between Africa and success of the Planet Watchnearby institute.
'''===[[Wildlife Express TrainPandora- The World of Avatar]]'''===Main Article: [[Pandora- This seven minute train ride transports guests from the African village The World of Harambe to Rafiki's Planet Watch and vice versa. Avatar]]
'''[[Habitat Habit!]]'''- This short walking trail features various exhibits that teach guests how they can help conserve the environment. Pandora – The trail is also home to a small group World of Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys. '''[[Conservation Station]]'''- At Conservation Station, Avatar transports guests can get an in-depth look at how Disney takes care of to the animals located within Disney's Animal Kingdom. Interactive exhibits and live animals also help guests learn about various animal habitats. '''[[Affection Section]]'''- This small petting zoo features domesticated animals from all over the world. ===Asia===Perhaps the most popular land in Disneyof James Cameron's Animal Kingdom, Asia was not complete until 1999Avatar. The land is home to [[Expedition Everest]]. '''Flight of Wonders'''- In this show, On Pandora guests can see various tricks performed by all kinds of exotic birds. '''[[Maharajah Jungle Trek]]'''- This walking trail takes guests through travel on the ruins of an ancient palace. Here, guests encounter giant fruit bats, Komodo dragons and even tigers! Na'''[[Kali vi River Rapids]]'''- This raft ride takes guests down the Chakranadi River in true whitewater fashion. The Kali River Rapids also shows guests the danger of illegal logging and habitat destruction. '''[[Expedition Everest]]'''- This high speed roller coaster takes guests Journey attraction, or take flight on a frantic journey through the Forbidden Mountain as they search for the mythical Yeti. ===DinoLand USA===DinoLand USA is home to the [[Dino Institute]], which allows guests to travel back in time and come face to face with dinosaurs. In 2001 the land was expanded to include Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama. This new area is themed like a roadside attraction which was built to capitalize Banshee on the success Flight of the nearby institute. '''[[DINOSAUR]]'''- Housed inside the Dinosaur Institute, this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back to the Cretaceous period, where they come face to face with various dinosaursPassage. Pandora – The attraction World of Avatar was known as Countdown to Extinction from 1998-2000. '''[[Finding Nemo- The Musical]]'''- This Broadway style show is a musical retelling of constructed on the Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo". The show runs for approximately 35 minutes. '''land formally occupied by [[Fossil Fun Games]]'''Camp Minnie- The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. '''[[Primeval WhirlMickey]]'''- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the time of the dinosaurs. '''[[TriceraTop Spin]]'''- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a dinosaur and take a spin above DinoLand USA. '''[[The Boneyard Playground]]'''- This kid friendly playground features not only slides and water guns, but also a large sand pit where young guests can dig up dinosaur bones.
==Former Lands==
*There are over 61,000 costume pieces worn by Animal Kingdom cast members.
*At over 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is large enough to fit the [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Epcot]], and [[Disney’s Disney's Hollywood Studios]] inside of it <ref name= "guide"/>.
*In the early 2000s Disney promoted Animal Kingdom with the phrase NăHTăZū!(pronounced "not a zoo") <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10581/Its_Nahtazu </ref>.
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