Mammals
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River Otters at Disney World
North American River Otter – River Otters are a somewhat common site in Walt Disney World’s waterways and we have seen them near the Haunted Mansion and at Old Key West Resort. Guests have posted pictures online of them playing in the water in the Magic Kingdom and at Disney resorts. Otters are playful animals…
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Not the Hockey Team – Florida Panthers at Disney World
Florida Panthers – No not the hockey team, Florida Panthers are a critically endangered extant sub-species of Cougars that still inhabit South Florida. With approximately 200 left in the wild they represent a conservation success story that has seen their population rise from around three dozen in the early 1970s. Florida Panthers are also the…
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No, Not Pumbaa – Wild Hogs at Disney World
Wild Hogs – Like most states in the American South, wild hogs are a serious problem in Florida and the state’s population of around 500,000 can be found in all 67 counties. While they are not commonly sighted at Walt Disney World, in November 2024 FOX 35 Orlando reported that hogs were causing damage in…
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Bobcats at Disney World – Florida’s Other Wildcat
Bobcats – Bobcats are one of two species of wildcat that exist in Florida, along with the much larger Florida Panthers and they are present on Disney property. Bobcats live throughout Florida, primarily in the forests and swamps and they can be seen on wooded areas of Walt Disney World. We spotted one during an…
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White Tailed Deer – Bambi at Disney World
White Tailed Deer – Yes, you can see White Tailed Deer at Disney World and we are not talking about watching Bambi at your resort during Movies Under the Stars. Over 500,000 White Tailed Deer call Florida home and are divided into three sub-species. These are the Florida Coastal Deer found in the panhandle, the…
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Black Bears at Walt Disney World, Not Your Average Country Bear
Yes, you just might see a bear at Disney World. This is not your average country bear and doesn’t play in a band. The Florida Black Bear is a subspecies of the American Black Bear, and it ranges throughout the state of Florida as well as portions of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. According to the…
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You can see Coyotes at Walt Disney World!
Yes, you can see coyotes at Walt Disney World without going into a theme park! Coyotes exist in all 67 of Florida’s counties, which means they can be seen on property at Walt Disney World. We were lucky enough to see one in the early evening hours of February 8, 2020, on Disney Vacation Club…