One Sentence: Platinum Edition - A 20th Anniversary Special

[MickeyWaffleCo.]

What is your favorite animal, and why?

Is a waffle an animal? No?

Nevermind on my answer, then.

 

[MickeyWaffleCo.]

Probably dogs. Seriously, who doesn’t love a cute little puppy?

 

[tcool123]

Probably dogs. Seriously, who doesn’t love a cute little puppy?

I can think of a person who doesn't.......

 

[Tegan pilots a chicken]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

My favorite animal is my cat, Zelda! She’s adorable and sweet and chatty and lovable!!

 

[PerGron]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

African Painted Dog (Lycaon pictus)
[also face reveal kind of because I love the fact he stopped for me]

They are the MOST successful hunter in all of Africa with an 80% success rate, the ability to communicate by sneezing, and strategic hunting plans. Plus, the pack assists their elderly, injured, and young and allow them to eat first, making them the most social animal in Africa too.
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[Evilgidgit]

My favourite wild animal are elephants, though my favourite domestic animals are my sister's cats.

 

[D Hulk]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

My favorite animal is Mr. Goldfinger.

 

[Evilgidgit]

My favorite animal is Mr. Goldfinger.

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He's the cat, the cat with the Meow-das touch!

 

[DisneyFan18]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

PENGUINS​

I love their colors, the way they walk, and I think they’re super cute, they’ve been my favorite animal since I was a kid.

 

[Tegan pilots a chicken]

My favorite animal is Mr. Goldfinger.

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So here I am
Doing everything I can
Holding on to what I am
Pretending I’m a Superman

 

[Brer Panther]

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why? ​

It's hard to choose, but I think I'm gonna have to go with elephants. Not sure why, I've just always liked 'em a lot.

 

[DashHaber]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

Corgi

Yes, corgis are cute, but I love the idea in Welsh legends that they were the favored mounts of fairies.​

 

[Tegan pilots a chicken]

Corgi

Yes, corgis are cute, but I love the idea in Welsh legends that they were the favored mounts of fairies.​

That makes me so happy

 

[DashHaber]

That makes me so happy

Seriously. Welsh legends have fairies being the source of corgis.

 

[montydysquith-navarro]

Bonus Challenge

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While the main challenge is all about adding a new animal to Disney's Animal Kingdom, this bonus challenge is all about getting to know the members of the community a little bit more! Your bonus challenge for this prompt is simple:

-Challenge-
What is your favorite animal, and why?

-Rules-
You may use up one to two sentences and up to 1 image. The deadline is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 PM EST.

All players who submit for this prompt get an additional bonus point, even if they did not participate in the "Have A Wild Time" main challenge.​

Golden Retriever

I mean, look at them: aren't they just adorable and friendly-looking? We've been actually pitching the idea of getting one to our parents for our new house since they've been wanting one, and so far they're liking the idea!​

 

[DisneyFan18]

That makes me so happy

I love the Corgi from B99! So adorable

 

[montydysquith-navarro]

I love the Corgi from B99! So adorable

The chasing Cheddar episode was so hilarious, especially the way Jake described Cheddar as if he was a hardened escaped criminal that's immediately juxtaposed by him doing cute corgi things (walking by himself, licking a dropped ice cream cone, etc.)

And of course, his numerous involvements in the heists...

 

[Solaris Knight]

I love cats most, enough that I have 3!

They get such a negative rep but they're all sweeties.

 

[Tegan pilots a chicken]

I love cats most, enough that I have 3!

They get such a negative rep but they're all sweeties.

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Yes they are!!!

 

[tcool123]

Reviews
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Australia’s (not-so) Dangerous WildlifeView attachment 566157​

As part of a future expansion to DAK adding an Australian land, a new animal experience is added. Come see more dangerous animals like drop bears and snakes, as well as some cuter animals like dingos and kangaroos.
Bonus: To ensure guests are safe, plexiglass is installed in this exhibit to make sure animals don’t go loose and it also adds to the immersion because it is themed to Australia’s deserts.

Australian animals are definitely underrepresented as currently the only major representation are Wallabies in the Oasis and Red Kangaroos in Discovery Island so adding more animals are always a slam dunk in my opinion! A drop bear is actually fictional, but would be a fun tie in as a new mythological/folklore character. Not sure if plexiglass really fits the idea of enrichment as it doesn't really add enrichment for the animals, but it would be a fun opportunity for unique views into the exhibits.

CHIMPANEZEES:
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Disney's Animal Kingdom needs more apes, but they will need chimpanzees so badly, as the addition will be perfect for Africa area. As you know they like to play and eating bananas but sometimes they are fighting each other sometimes. Chimpanzees does lived in Africa.

Chimpanzees are a great choice for a new exhibit for the park, and Disney could make this a great PR spin allowing for retired government monkeys or released pets to live here.

BATS
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A larger bat cave will be perfect new addition for North America at Disney's Animal Kingdom,
as we will have different bats in the world such as big & little brown bats, vampire bats, Mexican free-tailed bats, Egyptian fruit bat and many more!

Well there's no North America section at Animal Kingdom, but with that in mind the selection of bats doesn't really mesh with that setting. Egyptian fruit bats are only found in well Egypt, but besides bats would be a really neat addition to the park to support their cousins over in Asia.

Panda Bears
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Who doesn't love panda bears? These cuddly black-and-white bruins would make a wonderful addition to Maharajah Jungle Trek, sure to bring more guests to experience the attraction and go "Awwwwwwwwwww!" at how cute they are (and sell lots of merchandise, which should totally get Bob Chapek on board!).

BONUS: There's gotta be lots and lots of bamboo around the habitat (we ARE talking about giant pandas, after all).

Apparently a lot of people deep in the zoo community are do not love pandas due to their popularity, but I am personally so excited to go see my first panda next month at Atlanta! (Would live any tips from other zoo lovers on how to apporach the Atlanta Zoo, @PerGron any advice?) Pandas would be a major draw and money maker as you mentioned, and the variety of bamboo is a nice touch as there are apparently over 1000 species of bamboo!

View attachment 566219Coming to an expanded Maharajah Jungle Trek replacing the Kali River Rapids attraction is the Przewalski’s Wild Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) (pronounced Shuh-vahl-skee). This endangered species was once extinct in the wild but thanks to captive breeding populations In zoos worldwide, the last true wild horse species serves as an example of one of conservation’s best success stories, an idea being brought to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Bonus: Disguised as a rock, a snow machine will produce small amounts of snow that can be used by the horses to roll around in and cool down in before it quickly melts in the Florida heat.

Welcome @PerGron to the One Sentence competition! While losing Kali is a bit sad I too would prefer more animals over it! Ever since finding out about this animal in Zoo Tycoon I have become a fan of them, and I love the fact that you focused on the conservation of these animals. The enrichment for the horses is really well crafted, and would be entertaining for the horses and guests as well! After all real icy fake snow in Florida would be very impressive for anyspecies involved!

A LION!
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Released directly into the walkways.​

I'm all for eliminating the crowds at the parks, less lines for me!

Mr. Goldfinger

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This majestically regal American house cat of the species Felis catus receives a spot of honor on the Kilimanjaro Safari, where several sprawling acres are set aside exclusively for Mr. Goldfinger to laze about and hunt gophers to his heart’s delight. The enclosure perfectly recreates the African savanna which Mr. Goldfinger clearly fantasizes about all day long, while a recreation of his suburban home in California keeps Mr. Goldfinger comfortable and safe at night.

BONUS: Mr. Goldfinger is lavished with Fussie Cat brand canned cat food (he particularly likes the tuna in aspic), Trader Joe’s Feline Treats for when he is especially good, plus a round-the-clock harem of human attendants to scritch his fluffy belly and stroke his mighty mane whenever Mr. Goldfinger so desires.​

A DREADFUL ENCOUNTER ON PLANET ZEBUS​

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A strange new structure suddenly sprung up in the outskirts of Dino-Land USA, in an area previously overrun by trees and foliage. This bizarre high tech laboratory is where Galactic Federation research scientists have been successfully breading a new variant of parasitic Metroids. These deadly creatures drain the life out of anything they latch onto, and here at Animal Kingdom there is no shortage of unfortunate tourists life sustaining nourishment for the noxious creatures to feed on!

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Well never said the animals had to be real so this is very creative! I'm sure if this is the best fit for Dinoland when the alien moon of Pandora is right there! Again just like with @D Hulk I'm all for less guests in the parks, so no complaints from me!

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Just east of Na’vi River Journey is the entrance to the Tanhi AquaBase, where guests can take hydrolators down to an 'underwater' observation deck and discover the bioluminescent depths of a pitch-black sea. Real, deep-sea creatures may seem more than alien to us, like glowing siphonophores — a quick image search for which reveals a trove of unreal, neon beings — sea sapphires, and chains of salps, adding some genuine life to Pandora and some air-conditioned square footage to Animal Kingdom.

Bonus: Siphonophores have fragile, gelatinous bodies — an adaptation to the immense pressure of the deep ocean — so every tank includes a high powered jet which keeps the water hot and pressurized (3,000 pounds per square inch), creating conditions similar to hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor.

This a great way to incorporate living animals into Pandora. The entire exhibit is an experience with the hydrolators and deep sea base aesthetic. This exhibit is a great way to incorporate the upcoming sea theme from Avatar 2, and adds a new biome not currently represented in the park. The enrichment is very well thought out, and a great way to interpret the species' original environment.

ANTS

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At Discovery Island, near of It’s Tough to be A Bug, an exposition dedicated to the different species of ants will be built. In this new addition there will be environments for twelve different ant species from around the world, where guests will be able to see them move through their underground tunnels, as well as learn about what they contribute to their ecosystem, the environmental conditions they require to survive and their way of life.

BONUS: A heating mat will be placed under each of the different Ant Environments to regulate the temperature, since most species of ants thrive when the temperature stays consistently between 20–28 °C.​

I actually went through a huge ants phase in late middle and early high school with the YouTube channel AntsCanada! What many don't realize is that ants are widely different, and by providing 12 different species it aids in demonstrating the vast differences and unique features of various species. Off the top of my head there's the honeypot, marauder, ghost, carpenter, and of course the basic red, yellow and black that many are familiar with. The educational portion of the exhibit is also a great touch, and the enrichment is clever as it allows for consistent temperatures for any species.

Drats, I missed the submission for the last prompt! Better double-check those timezone conversions...

Visayan Warty Pig
Maharajah Jungle Trek, Asia

Joining the Maharajah Jungle Trek family in Asia is the Visayan Warty Pig (Sus cebifrons), a critically endangered species of pig found in the Visayas islands of the Philippines. Known as the "rockstar pig" for its distinctive mohawk of hair found on the male pigs, the Visayan warty pig will be the first pig species that guests can discover on the trail and will directly contribute to the slow but steady rise in population due to successful in-captivity breeding.

BONUS (ENRICHMENT ITEMS): Coinciding with the Kali River Rapids' deforestation storyline, a new set-piece will be included in the enclosure featuring several tree stumps, overturned tree trunks, scattered tree branches, and soil substrate where zoo cast members will hide several food items (e.g., tubers, roots, etc.) in at varying depths for the pigs to dig for to promote natural foraging and rooting.
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If I used the incorrect terms in describing animal behavior, just let me know! My 3 units of Biology in college aren't helping out and I completely forgot what I learned in my high school Biology classes...

This is a great expansion to the to the current trail to a lesser known animal, but still a cool looking animal. Nice seeing you pull on some of your local knowledge, and utilizing to aid in making sure you address conservation for the species! You got the enrichment right! The faux tree stumps, trunks and branches ties into what is done at Animal Kingdom and all over the world as an example for enrichment. The burying of food beneath the ground is a nice touch, and was a great way to promote natural behaviours.

Tuatara

DinoLand, U.S.A. gets a brand new exhibit giving guests a chance to see some living creatures that have descended from the dinosaurs, such as the tuatara (a reptile whose taxonomic order originated from the Triassic Period).​

A great tie in to Dinoland and matches the current species located in the land really well! The unique distinction and aesthetic of this reptile aids in providing another educational exhibit perfect for guests to learn at.

Japanese Spider Crabs

The world's largest crabs and arthropods make their debut at Animal Kingdom, in a new warm, aquatic grotto into the Oasis, where the Floridian climate is perhaps perfect for the fascinatingly, terrifying crustaceans.

Bonus: Their crab pools are designed to suit their talents for camouflage by covering their pools with anemomes and sponges, as well as plenty of dead plant and animal matter, as they prefer to scavenger then hunt.

Oh wow these are freaky! Animal Kingdom severely lacks representation for crustaceans, outside of their menus, and this a great first entry for the park. The alien nature of this creature would make this an exciting find for any guest who stumbles upon it, and the enrichment is well done as it encourages the natural scavenging behavior the crab is known for. Good job!

Bonus Thoughts

My personal favorite animal is the Okapi just a very interesting creature in my opinion!
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Even though I‘m not a pet person, ironically dog-like and cat-like animals are my favorite. From the big ones to the smaller ones, they all seem fine.

Personally not a fan of big dogs they scare me a bit, but I do enjoy medium to small sized dogs!

Probably dogs. Seriously, who doesn’t love a cute little puppy?

Corgi

Yes, corgis are cute, but I love the idea in Welsh legends that they were the favored mounts of fairies.​

Golden Retriever

I mean, look at them: aren't they just adorable and friendly-looking? We've been actually pitching the idea of getting one to our parents for our new house since they've been wanting one, and so far they're liking the idea!​

PUPPIESSSSSS! No clue corgis had such importance in Welsh folklore though, very neat to find out!

My favorite animal is my cat, Zelda! She’s adorable and sweet and chatty and lovable!!
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She looks like she owns EVERYTHING, why else would she be on top of the desk if it were not handle her many many duties?

African Painted Dog (Lycaon pictus)
[also face reveal kind of because I love the fact he stopped for me]
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They are the MOST successful hunter in all of Africa with an 80% success rate, the ability to communicate by sneezing, and strategic hunting plans. Plus, the pack assists their elderly, injured, and young and allow them to eat first, making them the most social animal in Africa too.
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*LE GASP* A FACE REVEAL! With that said Wild Dogs are really cute, and didn't know they communicating with sneezing cool fact!

My favorite animal is Mr. Goldfinger.

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He doesn't like the most approachable fellow here

PENGUINS​

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I love their colors, the way they walk, and I think they’re super cute, they’ve been my favorite animal since I was a kid.

I suppose the question remains which penguin movie is your favorite? Happy Feet, Surfs Up or The Pebble and the Penguin?

It's hard to choose, but I think I'm gonna have to go with elephants. Not sure why, I've just always liked 'em a lot.

Elephants are really interesting, and they're my second favorite animal. They just have a likeable quality to them so totally get what you mean!

I love cats most, enough that I have 3!

They get such a negative rep but they're all sweeties.

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