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Affection Section
Rafiki's Planet Watch® Land

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About Affection Section
Frog Family Rating
Favorite thisWhen to Visit
Visit after noonSuitability
Babies, Toddlers (3-5), Children (6-12)Source: Undercover Tourist
Affection Section Details
Quick Facts
Type
Poi | RideDuration
8 min.Height Req.
NoneExperience Attraction
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Frog Overview
Affection Section is the only place in Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park where you can have hands-on encounters with animals. Kids can brush the sheep and goats or get close enough to pet and feed the chickens, llamas and other animals in the yard. There are Cast Members on hand to answer questions and calm nervous kiddos.
Affection Section located in Rafiki's Planet Watch® Land is only accessible by the taking the Wildlife Express Train from Harambe in Africa. It’s self-guided so the kids can take their time petting the animals. Guests must transfer from their motorized scooter or ECV to an available wheelchair to experience the attraction.
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Frog Family Tips and Fun Facts about Affection Section
Frog Family Tips
- Go next door to Conservation Station afterward to cool off. The accessible areas of Affection Section are not covered, therefore it gets very hot in the middle of the day.
- There are convenient hand washing stations outside the attraction…use them! If we make our way over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Tad and Lily love spending a few minutes petting the animals.
- Don't forget your cameras, but keep an eye on them!
Fun Facts
- This attraction opened with Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on April 22, 1998.
- There are benches for those who do not want to commune with the animals but would like to watch the fun. If you would like help learning how to properly brush the animals, ask one of the animal experts who are always happy to assist you.
- The animals have independent pens for sleeping at night with heaters, fans and lighting.
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