Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park · Operating · 1998
Wildlife Express Train
Train · Rafiki's Planet Watch
A short-line train from Africa to Rafiki's Planet Watch — backstage glimpses of animal-care buildings along the way.
At a glance
Key facts for Wildlife Express Train.
Type
Train & sky ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Train
Opened
1998
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Wildlife Express Train.
Ride profile
Train & sky ride · Train
- planet-watch
- train
- transport
Experience
Train
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Wildlife Express Train.
Timeline
1998
Wildlife Express Train opens with Disney's Animal Kingdom
Background
The Wildlife Express Train has linked Africa to Rafiki's Planet Watch since Animal Kingdom opened in 1998. The short ride offers glimpses of animal housing and conservation facilities before guests explore the education campus.
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Sources & official links
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- Wildlife Express Train — 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
- Full Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Walt Disney World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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