Height Requirements For Each Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you're traveling with little ones, a common question is how tall do you have to be for certain rides. Some rides don't have a restriction but many do. Here is a breakdown of height requirements at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Any Height:

38 Inches or Taller:

40 Inches or Taller:

44 Inches or Taller:

Facts About Disney's Animal Kingdom:

  • Disney's Animal Kingdom opened on April 22nd, 1998.
  • It covers more than 500 acres.
  • There are approximately 250 species that are represented by over 1,000 animals.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom is home to the largest group of Nile hippos and African elephants in North America.
  • The animal program team performs more than 600 wellness checks per year. This is to keep all the animals healthy and at their best.
  • When you see the Discovery River did you know there is 27 million gallons of water in there?
  • The Tree of Life has 325 animal carvings in it. It took 18 months to complete, and the images took between 6 and 10 hours to complete before the plaster hardened.
  • When you're driving into Disney's Animal Kingdom you see the large parking lots. It can accommodate 6,000 vehicles.
Tricia Kennedy
As a huge Disney fan Tricia enjoys having Walt Disney World basically in her backyard. When she's not at the theme parks she is either playing drums or with her dog Yoda. She is a lifelong Star Wars fan and has ridden Star Tours over 270 times.