Disney’s Newest Announcement Has Us RUNNING to Kilimanjaro Safaris!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a lot of change coming its way!

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DinoLand, U.S.A. is permanently closing in phases, Zootopia: Better Zoogether is coming later this year, and so much more! Starting today, April 7th, 2025, guests can now see another adorable change over on the safari, and we have the pictures right here.

Is there anything cuter than a Disney baby? Starting April 7th, 2025, guests can see the newest Disney baby, Tucker! Tucker is the son of Masai giraffe Mara, and both appeared together on the Kilimanjaro Safaris, and we think we might be falling in love.

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Tucker is the first giraffe calf to be born at Disney World since 2021! Mara joined the savanna in 2015 and has given birth three times, including Tucker! Her first call, Jabari, was born in 2019. Tucker’s first day on the savanna is a big one for Disney’s conservation efforts.

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The Masai giraffe is endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with only 30,000 remaining around the world. Tucker represents Disney’s continued efforts to protect this species. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment, said, “Tucker’s birth is really important for us. It’s a testament to Disney’s leadership in animal care and conservation and our incredible partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Species Survival Plan. This plan focuses on maintaining genetic diversity of the giraffe population and helping to prevent giraffes from becoming extinct.”

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This is just another sweet baby to love after Animal Kingdom’s newest tiger Cub, Basko, had fans in a tizzy. We can’t wait to see Tucker, Mara, and all of the other giraffes on the safari on our next trip to Animal Kingdom! Remember, it isn’t a guarantee that you will see the newest Disney baby on your next safari, but you can keep your fingers crossed for a glimpse. This is one of the most exciting changes coming to the park (and thankfully, nothing had to close for it to happen!) Don’t forget to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates.

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