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===Oasis===
Located at the front of the park, the Oasis is the first land guest’s 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, 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. Disney's Animal Kingdom's icon “The Tree of Life” can be found on in Discovery Island.
'''[[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 up with Flick, Dot, and even Hopper as they learn some of the challenges of being a bug.
'''[[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 SafariSafaris, the Africa section of the park takes place in the fictional African village of Harambe. According to the land's backstory, Harambe was once a colony, but it gained 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:AnimalKingdomGuideMap2016.jpg|thumb|350px|The 2016 Animal Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]]
'''[[Kilimanjaro Safaris]]'''- 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.
'''[[Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail]]'''- On this 3/8 of a mile walking trail, guests can observe some of Africa's most exotic animals. Okapis, meerkat, hippos, and Western Lowland Gorillas can all be seen here.
'''[[Conservation Station]]'''- At Conservation Station, guests can get an in-depth look at how Disney takes care of 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 Disney's Animal Kingdom, Asia was not complete until 1999. The land is home to Disney's newest attraction [[Expedition Everest]].
'''Flight of Wonders'''- In this show, guests can see various tricks performed by all kinds of exotic birds.
'''[[Kali 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 on a frantic journey through the Mount Everest 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 on the success of the nearby institute.
'''[[DINOSAUR]]'''- Housed inside the Dino 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 dinosaurs. The attraction was known as Countdown to Extinction from 1998-2000.
'''[[Finding Nemo- The Musical]]'''- This Broadway style show is a musical retelling of the Disney-Pixar movie film "Finding Nemo". The show runs for approximately 35 minutes.
'''[[Fossil Fun Games]]'''- The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.
