Overview
- Guests on March 2 saw only male gorillas on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, which remained open to visitors.
- Cast members on the Africa trail told visitors the full troop was not available, according to WDWNT.
- Walt Disney World has not provided a reason for the removal or a timeline for the animals’ return.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom keeps separate bachelor and family groups that mirror typical gorilla social structure.
- Local outlets noted possible management reasons such as veterinary care, breeding adjustments, or social restructuring, but none have been confirmed.