Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Countdown to Extinction

On the occasion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary, we reflect on its celebration of all animals — living, imaginary, and extinct. And since we’re Parkeology, we’re going to focus on that last part with a Top 20 Countdown to Extinction. It’s fast! It’s a blast! It’s in the past! 20. Poached Elephants Kilimanjaro Safari […]

Several Uses for Baby Elephants

What is it with Animal Kingdom and baby elephants?  I understand it’s a zoo, but AK has a non-stop infatuation with moving baby elephants around the park like chess pieces. It seems like one way or another, they’re always repositioning pachyderms.  Or getting rid of them entirely.  From Day One — actually before Day One […]