Disney’s Animal Kingdom Moves Gorilla Family Backstage for Viewing-Window Repair

Overview

• Cast members confirmed on March 5 that the family troop was taken off public view to allow a repair to the enclosure’s viewing-window gasket.
• Reports say a gorilla had been picking at the gasket between large glass panels, damaging the seal that holds them in place.
• The glass is reported to be intact, but the degraded gasket prompted Disney to relocate the family troop for safety during maintenance.
• A section of the viewing area is currently covered with a scrim while crews work, and the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail remains open.
• The family is expected to return once repairs are complete, though no timeline has been announced.