The Oasis Exhibits

The Oasis Exhibits inside the entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park are lush, tropical garden pathways filled with wildlife such as wallabies, deer and exotic birds. These garden paths lead to Safari Village, the center of the Theme Park.

With shady trails, a variety of flora and fauna, waterfalls and meandering streams, and early morning mist that covers the ground, the Oasis Exhibits are more than just an entryway into the Theme Park-they are a tropical retreat that sets the atmosphere for the Theme Park experience. Watch for the Parma wallaby, tree-kangaroo, giant anteater, sloth and exotic birds like the Hyacinth Macaw in these natural habitat settings that are home to a variety of animals.

The Oasis is your transition from the "real world" to Disney's Animal Kingdom. The lush tropical plants, trees and flowers provide an opportunity to "decompress" from where you parked your car to prepare you for what is ahead. Along the path, you might even discover some unusual animals. There is no finer way to introduce you to Disney's Animal Kingdom than through the lush tropical landscape of the Oasis. As you stroll through this walk-through area, take note of the animal paw imprints on the cane lamp post-lined pathways. This serene area truly is an oasis and features a canopy of tropical plants and trees, a small waterfall and a pond that houses brightly colored flamingos. Viewing areas are dotted amidst the lush landscape where you can see a giant anteater, a two-toed sloth, wallabies, tree kangaroos and exotic birds. Cast members are nearby to assist guests with questions about the wildlife here. Take a close look at your surroundings, while the animals and plants are real, the rocks are synthetic, as are the termite mounds that will often hide water feeders for birds. These are more examples of Disney's goal to appear authentic, and yet remain functional.

Animals and birds you may see in the Oasis:

• African Spoonbill
• Babirusa
• Bahama Pintail
• Bronze (winged Duck)
• Bufflehead
• Chiloe Wigeon
• Florida Cooter
• Giant Anteater
• Hooded Merganser
• Hyacinth Macaw
• Indian Spotbill
• Javan Tree Duck
• Mandarin Duck
• Medium Sulphur (crested Cockatoo)
• Military Macaw
• Parma Wallaby
• Puna Teal
• Radjah Shelduck
• Reeves' Muntjac
• Rhinoceros Iguana
• Ringed Teal
• Rosybill Pochard
• Ruddy Duck
• Scarlet Macaw
• Sharpe-winged Teal
• Swamp Wallaby
• White Ibis

Touring Tips

• The Oasis Exhibit pathways lead to Safari Village, the center and hub of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.
• For full advantage of the beautiful Oasis, take time to look at the plant life. Stop at the viewing areas, give the animals and birds a chance to appear for you.
• As you wander into the Animal Kingdom, keep your eyes open for Wes Palm, the roving talking tree.
• As your path through the Oasis ends, you enter a clearing and the Tree of Life is before you.

Facts

• Opened April 22, 1998.
• The Oasis was designed to put guests into contact with animals immediately upon entering the park.