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Post by tomandrobin on Oct 31, 2023 8:23:54 GMT -5
I saw this cool Halloween article showing AK park celebrating Halloween with the animals, then I was like wait.....they have giant tortoises?
Ok....I have been to AK Park well over a hundred of times. And not once have I ever seen the Giant Galapagos Tortoises!
Where are they and why are they hiding?
Here is the article
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Post by johnb on Oct 31, 2023 8:27:34 GMT -5
I think they are along one of those pathways around/under the Tree of Life that aren't signed/marked.
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Post by brp on Oct 31, 2023 8:56:01 GMT -5
We have seen them a few times. They have a modest display of Galapagos tortoises at AK. Folks who want to see more should go tot eh San Diego zoo...or the Galapagos  Cheers. |
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Post by tomandrobin on Oct 31, 2023 9:46:11 GMT -5
We have seen them a few times. They have a modest display of Galapagos tortoises at AK. Folks who want to see more should go tot eh San Diego zoo...or the Galapagos  Cheers. Or the actual islands.....Which is a future trip I hope to make one day.
I have never been to San Diego, but I do know that they have one of the best zoos in the US and World.
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Post by brp on Oct 31, 2023 13:01:20 GMT -5
We have seen them a few times. They have a modest display of Galapagos tortoises at AK. Folks who want to see more should go tot eh San Diego zoo...or the Galapagos Cheers. Or the actual islands.....Which is a future trip I hope to make one day.
I have never been to San Diego, but I do know that they have one of the best zoos in the US and World.
Yeah, the Galapagos are the actual islands. My brother-in-law went with his wife and loved it. We do plan on going. Lots of logistics and time involved, hence waiting until retirement.
Yes, San Diego Zoo is amazing. Portland is pretty cool, too. Fabulous elephant enclosure.
AK is still much fun, though.
Cheers.
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Post by Kathy O on Oct 31, 2023 17:41:32 GMT -5
We always see them! Just make a hard left when you leave “It's Tough to be a Bug”. They’re right there.
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Post by Brian5581 on Oct 31, 2023 20:17:26 GMT -5
Always love when Disney shows the animal enrichment activities they do, Very cool, indeed.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen the tortoises there in person, either, Perhaps over the next few months of decent weather.
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Post by alwaysdreamingdisney on Oct 31, 2023 21:55:27 GMT -5
If you turn right at the tamarind monkeys (across from Starbucks) they are only a short distance.
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Post by dlwdwdvc on Nov 1, 2023 2:17:05 GMT -5
This would be a good time to visit AK cause weather has been nicer in Orlando.
Need to explore
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Post by captjacksfamily on Nov 1, 2023 4:50:53 GMT -5
Always love when Disney shows the animal enrichment activities they do, Very cool, indeed. Don’t think I’ve ever seen the tortoises there in person, either, Perhaps over the next few months of decent weather. It is pretty cool, we have seen them give the Gorillas a birthday cake (made of veggies) and this year the Manatees also got Jack o lanterns for Halloween. One of the old back stage AK tours use to go through the animal food prep area and I wish the produce at our local Publix was as good as the stuff they feed their animals. |
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Post by Eeyorelover22 on Nov 1, 2023 14:47:22 GMT -5
Going tomorrow…I need to look for these. I don’t think I’ve ever seen them either.
I think I saw a sign for one at Kidani, but I’m probably dreaming on that one…down by Sanaa.
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Post by orion54 on Nov 1, 2023 17:38:40 GMT -5
See them during Spring or whenever mating season is. You can't miss hearing them.
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