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[Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>)

Park guide

Park guide

# Tree of Life

The park’s central artificial tree incorporates animal carvings in its trunk and roots.

 

  

## Before you go

More detail and photos are being added. Use the official information for current operating details, participation requirements and access arrangements.

[See official information for Tree of Life](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/tree-of-life/>)

[View my day](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/plan/>)

Guides & stories

## More about this place

Reviewed stories and day plans featuring this place.

[All guides & stories](<https://thmprk.com/guides/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [One day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: animals, shows and room to choose](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Build a day around animals, a show and the ride your group wants most. This flexible route includes food, a proper rest and practical alternatives when plans change.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [A slower Animal Kingdom day: wildlife, food and time to look](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Give the animals, performances and settings more room in your day. This route keeps major rides optional, includes a full meal and separates an actual rest from more sightseeing.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

## The experience

The park’s central artificial tree incorporates animal carvings in its trunk and roots.

 

Look closely from the surrounding paths as well as the main view. The landmark and the show beneath it are separate experiences.

 

See [official information for Tree of Life](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/tree-of-life/>) for participation details and current availability.

 

2020. Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, photographed in February 2020. “Tree of Life” by Eden, Janine and Jim, CC BY 2.0. At [Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>). 2020. [“Tree of Life” by Eden, Janine and Jim](<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tree_of_Life_%2849560198253%29.jpg>) · [CC BY 2.0](<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/>)

## Sources and further reading

1. [Discovery Island official information](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/tree-of-life/>) · Disney

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