Did you know that Disney's Animal Kingdom helped inspire 'The Lion King' movie? The animals on the Kilimanjaro Safaris are the stars at Disney's Animal Kingdom and they were also inspiration for the popular movie. Filmmakers spent months at Disney's Animal Kingdom to study the animals and learn about their care and conservation from the experts. To learn about the role Animal Kingdom played for “The Lion King,” available now on digital, take a look at the video below.
If you want to see the inspiration for "The Lion King" you can visit the lions, hyenas, meerkats and more at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
News & Media Source: Disney Parks Blog