Disney celebrates Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary with a Celebration Ceremony

Today is the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World's youngest theme park, and to celebrate this very special day, Disney's Animal Kingdom hosted a 25th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony earlier this morning, Saturday, April 22 at 8.30 am.

The ceremony which took place on a specially created stage with the parks icon The Tree Of Life as a backdrop began with Walt Disney World Ambassadors Raevon Redding and Ali Manion welcoming guests to the special ceremony before the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe performed for the crowd.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Vice President Sarah Riles spoke about the park's history, before Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President: Animals, Science and Environment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products spoke about the park's conservation efforts and achievements in the last 25 years.

They were joined by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and a host of other characters including Daisy and Donald Duck, Pocahontas and Meeko, Timon and Rafiki, plus the latest character who begins meeting guests at the park today, Moana.

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