Zebras gone again at Kilimanjaro Safaris?

[djkidkaz]

Rode almost a month ago and they were gone and I've seen others mentioning they have been missing recently. Did their new home not work out? What's going in their spot if they don't come back?

 

[deanaandrich]

I was there last weekend and saw one zebra in the far off distance just before the elephants. But they were definitely not out where people could really see them.

 

[Computer Magic]

I don't know if true or just CM talking smack, but they told us the Zebra weren't getting along in that area. I didn't know if that means temporary or the idea is dead.

 

[luv]

Maybe the lions ate them. If you watch those animal shows, you know that zebras are the McDonalds of the savannah.

Didn't I read that they were giving the zebras their own little area? Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

The zebras got their own area back in September or so. A few weeks ago I didn't see any zebras.

 

[Donfan]

We were there in early February and the guide told us to watch for zebras in the new area, but there were none to be seen.

 

[bubbles1812]

We were there in early February and the guide told us to watch for zebras in the new area, but there were none to be seen.

Same. Was there at around the same time. Went into "Zebra Falls" and lo and behold, no zebras. Think it made the end of the safari really really flat feeling, and this is from someone who loves the safari.

 

[bethymouse]

safari really really flat feeling, and this is from someone who loves the safari.
Me too! In September the CM said there would be a new Zebra habitat coming soon: although I believe he said it in a different way to "fit" the safari experience.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I saw zebras in the new location on January 20th. For clarification, the new area is at the end of the attraction. Occasionally they can also be seen in a small clearing before you turn right into the larger elephant area. The clearing is part of a much larger offstage area that held the zebras.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Maybe the lions ate them. If you watch those animal shows, you know that zebras are the McDonalds of the savannah.

That's the remark of the year! You for Kilimanjaro Safari show writer!

 

[All Disney All The Time]

We'll be there next month, hoping to see zebras.

 

[Hedwig's Keeper]

I saw what happened! I was on Jungle Cruise. The skipper said the lions were just watching over them but he was lying!

 

[Kobe!!]

I don't know if true or just CM talking smack, but they told us the Zebra weren't getting along in that area. I didn't know if that means temporary or the idea is dead.

This is true. Or it was at least before the ride was recently redone. If you're a CM at DAK and you ever get the chance to go behind DAK on the actually road the whole park is pretty impressive to see.. exp. the safari area. If I recall, the safari land takes up like 1/2 the park or something like that. lol

 

[BoarderPhreak]

They do exist - at least they did in November/December. They're in their own area, as mentioned above - near the end of KS. And this was shot with a 90mm (on full frame) - meaning they were CLOSE.

 

[Obi Walt Kenobi]

We rode one week ago and there were no zebras near the end nor anywhere that I recall other than at the animal kingdom lodge where we stayed.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Keep in mind they have a limited number of animals, regardless of what they are... And they are free to roam their allotted space. However, Disney does try to coax them into areas where they can be seen - by stashing their food and water in the landscaping. Perhaps try hitting the ride twice; earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon to increase your chances of seeing all beasties.

Examples:

 

[Prototype82]

I guess the poachers came back.

 

[Hobnail Boot]

I rode about two weeks ago and the driver said the zebras were "coming soon." I just assumed they were never out because we didn't see them at New Years either.

 

[Eeyore13]

I was there mid-January and there were about 8 zebra out and about every time I rode.

 

[Hakunamatata]

They ran out of Zebra Domes...