Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park · Operating · 2011
Wilderness Explorers
Interactive activity · Discovery Island
An Up-inspired badge scavenger hunt across the park — interactive stations teach animal facts from Discovery Island outward.
At a glance
Key facts for Wilderness Explorers.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Interactive activity
Opened
2011
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Wilderness Explorers.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Interactive activity
- family
- interactive
- scavenger-hunt
Experience
Interactive activity
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Wilderness Explorers.
Timeline
2011
Wilderness Explorers debuts at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Background
Wilderness Explorers launched in 2011 as an Up-inspired badge program that sends guests to animal stations across Disney's Animal Kingdom. Cast members stamp handbooks as kids (and adults) complete challenges tied to conservation and park lore.
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Sources & official links
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- Wilderness Explorers — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
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- Hero photo (Walt Disney World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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