Tree of Life
Celebrating all living creatures, this iconic centerpiece is the symbol of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Behold the breathtaking artistry of a sculpted tree that wordlessly expresses the intricate balance of nature. Located on Discovery Island, the Tree of Life vividly commemorates all living things—and the place they share—in the great Circle of Life. At an impressive 145 feet tall and 50 feet wide at its base, the Tree of Life is home to over 300 meticulously detailed animal carvings throughout its massive trunk, gnarling roots and outstretched branches—invoking the diversity, beauty and interconnected nature of earth’s many creatures. Animals that appear to magically emerge from the tree include: Lion, Deer, Eagle, Monkey, Pelican, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Bear, Tortoise, Lemur, Scorpion, Dolphin.

Discovery Island Trails
Stroll along tranquil pathways around the Tree of Life and discover a lush landscape brimming with wildlife. Escape to a garden paradise where exotic creatures mingle alongside verdant plants and trees. Encircling the base of the Tree of Life, Discovery Island Trails invites you to embark on a self-guided tour and enjoy an up-close glimpse of nature—at your own pace. Meander down serene paths, cross wooden foot bridges and journey through cave-like tunnels as you navigate 2 sprawling pathways beneath the great tree. Along the way, snap pictures of captivating creatures from convenient observation stations amid a backdrop of picturesque trees and plants.

It's Tough to be a Bug!
Discover what it’s like to be a bug during this 3D film and live show inspired by the Disney Pixar film, A Bug’s Life. See the world from a bug’s point of view with a little help from Flik inside the great Tree of Life. Flik, the loveable ant from the Disney Pixar film A Bug’s Life, invites you and your family to become honorary creepy crawlies by donning a pair of special “bug eye” glasses and watching an exciting 3D film and live show on the survival techniques of bugs. During the show, dodge flying quills from a tarantula, feel a harmless “acid spray” from a soldier termite and inhale the putrid “defense stench” from a stink bug. But when Hopper—the grasshopper villain from A Bug’s Life—unexpectedly shows up, the theater becomes a swarm of crazy activity, led by buzzing hornets and tumbling spiders. In the end, you’ll learn “it’s tough to be a bug” surely, but more importantly, that insects are our friends.


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