*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.
==Current Lands==
===Oasis===
Located at the front of the park, the Oasis is the first land guests encounter. Located here is guests services as well as the Rain Forest Cafe. The only attraction in the Oasis is the Oasis Exhibits. The Exhibits are walking trails that feature Spoonbills, ducks, wallabies, and even a Giant Anteater. The Oasis leads to the parks hub, Discovery Island.
===Discovery Island===
Originally called Safari Village, Discovery Island is the hub of the park. From Discovery Island guests can get to all of the other lands except Rafiki's Planet Watch. Disney's Animal Kingdom's icon, The Tree of Life can be found on Discovery Island. Inside the tree the guests can find 4D show It's Tough To Be A Bug! featuring characters from the Disney Pixar movie- A Bugs Life. On the Discovery Island Trails, guests can see animals such as kangaroos, black crowned cranes, and lemurs.
===Camp Minnie Mickey===
Originally intended to be a temporary land, Camp Minnie Mickey is located where Beastly Kingdom was supposed to be built. Here, guests can meet their favorite Disney characters including Mickey, Minnie, and Donald. The main attraction located in Camp Minnie Mickey is the Broadway style show, Festival of the Lion King.
===Africa===
Home to the popular Kilimanjaro Safari, Africa is based on the Savannah Desert. On the safari guests can see a wide variety of African animals including: elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos and even okapis! While in Africa guests can also go on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. On the Trail guests will come face to face with birds, fish, gorillas, and they will even be to see hippos underwater. If guests get hungry, they can check the popular Tusker House as well as other small restaurants and stands around the land.
===Rafiki's Planet Watch===
Rafkik's Planet Watch was originally called Conservation Station, and is the only land not accessible from Discovery Island. In order to get to Rafiki's Planet Watch guests must board the Wildlife Express Train which travels between Africa and the Planet Watch. After arriving, guests will learn conservation tips at Habitat Habit. The attraction also features the rare cotton-top tamarin. Also located in Rafiki's Planet Watch is Affection Section, which is a large petting zoo featuring some rare animals.
===Asia===
Perhaps the most popular land in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Asia was not completely complete until 1999. The land is home to Disney's newest attraction Expedition Everest. On this roller coaster , guests will take a wild train tour through the Himalayan Mountains, before coming coming face to face with the mythical Yeti. Other popular attractions in Asia include the Flights of Wonder show, a live bird show as well as the Kali River Rapids which take guests white water rafting down the Chakranadi River. Asia is also home to the Maharajah Jungle Trek where guests can explore ancient ruins and see animals such as Komodo dragons, fruit bats and even a Bengal Tiger. The popular resturant the Yak and Yeti is also located in Asia. The restaurant serves the cuisine of India and Nepal for lunch and dinner.