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3 Ways Becoming A Wilderness Explorer At Animal Kingdom Can Help Save The Planet

Traveling the world and saving it at the same time can be as simple as going to a theme park in Florida.

Jessica LaVigne

Jul 31, 2018

Orlando, Florida

3 Ways Becoming A Wilderness Explorer At Animal Kingdom Can Help Save The Planet

Jessica LaVigne

If you've ever watched the movie Up, you probably shed a few tears within the first 15 minutes of the film. After the tragic beginning of this Disney film, we are introduced to a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell. His ultimate goal in the film is to help Mr. Fredericksen with a simple task to earn his final Wilderness Explorer badge, which will then assist him in achieving the Golden Acorn. Their adventure includes traveling across the globe by floating house, meeting some new and unique animals, and encountering Mr. Fredericksen's childhood hero who ultimately wants to mess with the balance of nature to better his reputation.

Russell is a very enthusiastic and somewhat under-trained Wilderness Explorer, as we find out through the film. His love for nature and animals is seen through his character and interactions with the animals found along their way. Disney has given us the opportunity to share this same enthusiasm and joy for the outdoors, giving us the chance to become a Wilderness Explorer and earn badges throughout Disney's Animal Kingdom park. From the recycling badge to animal call badge, this adventure is one that you do not want to miss while visiting this park, and here are just a few reasons why!

1. You learn about nature in a new and fun way.

Activities such as listening to animal calls, identifying birds as they fly overhead and learning how we can help in our backyard are just 3 things that are done to earn each of the 29 badges around property. With your Wilderness Explorer Handbook, and map to guide the way to each troop leader at the badge points, it is a fun adventure that can fill as much time as you wish.

2. You “travel the world” to learn how to help it.

As you walk from Asia to Africa, you see different areas and representations of what is important in these countries. Every area in the world needs our help, whether it's through the care of animals or the protection of trees and nature. We can help from recycling to tracking animals and where to avoid uprooting trees and nature.

3. You learn about other cultures and meet people from around the world.

In addition to learning about taking care of the planet we call home, each explorer gets the opportunity to meet individuals from different countries. These include seeing their pride and learning the language from places such as India, Africa, and Thailand. Meeting others and learning about their culture is important in understanding each other and working to save our planet, together.

As a Wilderness Explorer, it is our responsibility to protect and conserve nature. This expedition is not just for little kids either, but for anyone that would love to learn about the wonderful world we call our home, as well as how we can save it. Be sure to bring your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen because the badges are from one end of the park to the next, and will definitely give you a bit of exercise. Enjoy learning and exploring!

The wilderness must be explored! CAW CAW, ROAR!

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3 Ways Becoming A Wilderness Explorer At Animal Kingdom Can Help Save The Planet

Traveling the world and saving it at the same time can be as simple as going to a theme park in Florida.

1. You learn about nature in a new and fun way.

2. You “travel the world” to learn how to help it.

3. You learn about other cultures and meet people from around the world.

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

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1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

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23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

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