Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark - night safari

[cspencer96]

When i think of twilight i think of just before the sun rise and after the sun set.

Yep, me too. In some places, twilight is the darkest part of the night.

 

[danlb_2000]

True. And some people use the terms sunset and twilight interchangeably. I think of twilight as darker than sunset, that's why I was asking.

I have changed my original post. I quoted the talk without going back to check which word he actually used. He said sunset not twilight.

 

[WDWLover#1]

I was talking to a veterinarian in conservation station at the moment. There currently looking at training animals for two shifts. One on the day one at night. He also said the biggest problems atm is hiring new people for all the new shifts. He gave the date of spring next year so take that for what you will.

 

[andysol]

When i think of twilight i think of just before the sun rise and after the sun set.

When I think of Twilight I think of agony and two hours of my life I'll never get back.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

Some of the animals stay out all night already and some other animals are being brought in for rotation purposes.

However, those that currently stay out all night, do not have trucks and activities happening past 6 or 7pm. I'd think they are going to have to rotate most in/out.

 

[bakntime]

I think the safari animals have gotten to the point where they no longer pay attention to the safari trucks. It's part of the environment to them. It's not like the animals are out there dancing and performing for the trucks and need a break from it all. Living in the wild is a far more stressful life. They'll be fine with extended safari hours.

 

[flyerjab]

I snapped a photo of the hyena habitat this afternoon. The walls were just taken down. The photo isn't great but it was the best I could do.

We were doing the Wild Africa Trek at the time. I asked if there would be a night version of the Wild Africa Trek that would be offered and the CM leading said they are considering it.

 

[drew81]

I snapped a photo of the hyena habitat this afternoon. The walls were just taken down. The photo isn't great but it was the best I could do.

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We were doing the Wild Africa Trek at the time. I asked if there would be a night version of the Wild Africa Trek that would be offered and the CM leading said they are considering it.

Was there a moat around it?

 

[Victaman]

I snapped a photo of the hyena habitat this afternoon. The walls were just taken down. The photo isn't great but it was the best I could do.

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We were doing the Wild Africa Trek at the time. I asked if there would be a night version of the Wild Africa Trek that would be offered and the CM leading said they are considering it.

Appears the guy in the orange shirt is already attempting to see what a night safari would look like.

 

[disney4life2008]

I assume most if not all other things will stay open later. My understanding from what other people have said is that AK actually looks very nice at night.

Like the magic kingdom msusa, the animal kingdom comes alive at night. There is just enough light to illuminate what is needed like walking paths and viewing areas. Actually, i would go as far to day the animal kingdom at night is very romantic and intimate. Of course im referencing when evening extra magic hours took place there.

 

[DABIGCHEEZ]

I snapped a photo of the hyena habitat this afternoon. The walls were just taken down. The photo isn't great but it was the best I could do.

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We were doing the Wild Africa Trek at the time. I asked if there would be a night version of the Wild Africa Trek that would be offered and the CM leading said they are considering it.

Hmm... maybe they can charge double!

 

[flyerjab]

Was there a moat around it?

I did not see a moat.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Like the magic kingdom msusa, the animal kingdom comes alive at night. There is just enough light to illuminate what is needed like walking paths and viewing areas. Actually, i would go as far to day the animal kingdom at night is very romantic and intimate. Of course im referencing when evening extra magic hours took place there.

I remember being at DAK during the evening extra magic hours and amazed at how the park took a cool vibe when it got dark. And yes, it's very romantic and intimate - a more adult park at night.

 

[danlb_2000]

There was a permit yesterday for audio for on the Safari. I assume this is connected to the night safari.

Kilamanjaro Safari - Audio Install

 

[drew81]

Exhibit looks great.

 

[ToTBellHop]

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Looking forward to the nightly performance of "Be Prepared."

 

[dizda]

I am looking forward to the night safari. I hope that they add more nocturnal animals. Do we know the full lineup?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Do we know if both the hyenas and wild dogs are going in that space? Is that something that's safe for the animals?

 

[djkidkaz]

I am almost positive there is a moat around the new habitat.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I am almost positive there is a moat around the new habitat.

I'm sure there is, but is the habitat going to be shared by the wild dogs and hyenas together? I would think just the two species together would be a bad idea.