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Disney Restores Conservation Station Name at Animal Kingdom Ahead of Bluey Debut

The quiet rebrand signals a return to the area’s original conservation focus.

Overview

  • Disney has scrubbed the “Rafiki’s Planet Watch” name from its website and covered or removed the in-park signs, with listings now pointing to Conservation Station.
  • Disney has not issued a formal statement about a permanent name change, though current listings and promotional materials refer to Conservation Station.
  • “Bluey’s Wild World” is slated to open at Conservation Station on May 26, 2026, bringing games and photo spots with Bluey and Bingo.
  • Reporters say the Affection Section petting zoo will be retitled Jumping Junction with Australian animals, which Disney has not confirmed.
  • The area first opened as Conservation Station in 1998 and has long featured animal-care exhibits like a veterinary room, nutrition center, science labs, an animation class, and a petting zoo, so the restored label reflects its core purpose.