Best Rides for Kids (6–9) at Animal Kingdom
School-age kids who are ready for moderate thrills and longer wait times.
Kids are typically around 44" tall. Rides with higher height requirements are listed separately below.
Top picks for kids
Adventures with Kevin on Discovery Island
Discovery Island
Animal Care at Conservation Station
Conservation Station
Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight
Discovery Island
Beats and Strings
Bluey's Wild World
Conservation Station
Butterflies – Disney Animals
Conservation Station
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
DiVine
Eco-Rhythmics
Discovery Island
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Harambe Village Street Band – Burudika
Africa
Jumping Junction
Conservation Station
Kali River Rapids
Asia
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Kora Tinga Tinga
Africa
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Asia
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe
Africa
The Oasis Exhibits
Discovery Island
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Tree of Life Awakenings
Viva Gaia Street Band!
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
Discovery Island
Wildlife Express Train
Africa
Zoogether Day Gathering Spot
Zootopia: Better Zoogether
Discovery Island
Also worth trying
These rides are outside the typical comfort zone for kids but may still be enjoyable depending on the individual.
Other age groups at Animal Kingdom
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