FW Petting Zoo

Cavey · 10-12-2005

A writer to Allears Weekly Newsletter is reporting the FW petting zoo has been closed.

Anyone know anything about this?

**WishUponAStar** · 10-12-2005

Ooo, no clue, but that would be sad! Cavey, do you ever do the canoes or kyaks in FW? Those are fun!

**Dana** · 10-12-2005

oh no! Why did they close it?

PhilliesFan · 10-12-2005

I also read about the FW petting zoo being closed today in the Allears newsletter. I hope its not true. We always enjoy going there before the Hoop De Doo show.

bumble · 10-12-2005

It was open a week and a half ago!?!?!? We took DD and DS there for the pony ride. I hope they didn't close it :(

karliebug · 10-13-2005

When we were there in August they still had the pony rides but most everything else was gone. It really is a shame, my kids enjoyed it while waiting for the hoop de doo show.

lovemysons · 10-13-2005

I read that as well. Also, I read that all the animal "food" machines would be removed from the WDW grounds. They don't want people feeding the wildlife anymore.Like the pellet machines at the docks, etc. Does anyone know if this is true or not?

bumble · 10-13-2005

I can confirm that there were no pellet machines on the dock at FW. I have been thinking about the petting zoo.... there were only goats and pot belly pigs there a week and a half ago, and no animals that could be petted beside the pony while being ridden. I am wondering if WDW decided that the petting part left them too liable? Not just from outright injury but from the diseases some farm animals carry. I know there were some near fatal illnesses in Florida this year, caused by petting zoo amimals (not at WDW thankfully). So now Im just wondering.

Allyson · 10-13-2005

We were there last week and before the 7:15 HDD there was not much to see. The goats and pigs were there and there were a couple of the miniature horses, but there were no rides going on at that time. The hand sanitizer dispensers were out of stuff...it didn't seem very Disney to me.

HOWEVER, we rode the wagon ride after the show -- that was great! I believe the cowboy's name was Kelly...DS got to sit up front with him for the entire 45 minute ride! A real treat!

**BDavis932** · 10-13-2005

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Originally Posted by Allyson

We were there last week and before the 7:15 HDD there was not much to see. The goats and pigs were there and there were a couple of the miniature horses, but there were no rides going on at that time. The hand sanitizer dispensers were out of stuff...it didn't seem very Disney to me.

This is what happened to us as well, back in June. We had a 5:30 ressie for Trails End, and we always make it a point to get there about an hour early to see the animals and let DD ride a pony. Only a few pigs and goats, no food, no other animals. They said the pony rides, that used to take place through the petting farm, were now over at the stable. My kids were bummed!

We will still continue to go over to Ft Wilderness for the Trails End and the playground, to see the peacocks, campfire/movie, and hayrides...but we really enjoyed that petting farm! I guess that other petting farm in Orlando that all those people got sick at just hit too close to home.

bumble · 10-13-2005

The pony rides are still at the petting zoo, thats where DD and DS rode. They only run untill 4 or 5:00.

figment83 · 10-13-2005

That is sad. Try going to the horse stables. I know they are still there.

tinkerbell · 10-13-2005

is the petting zoo closed for good or temporary. The stables are fantastic ..here is a picture of one of the horses getting bath when we were there August of 04

jodilt · 10-13-2005

I would bet it is closed due to the diseases that they fear farm animals are spreading. I know people were very upset that the Texas State Fair this year did not have a petting zoo for that very reason. They said that they hoped to bring it back in the future but for right now it is just too risky. Maybe the same is true for the one at FW.

jim(iny) · 10-13-2005

How sadd that the petting zoo must close. We've always enjoyed the walk around FW as our kids were growning up...and now, lately with the grandchildren. We've noticed alot of changes around the Disney grounds, sad to say:(

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	FW Petting Zoo A writer to Allears Weekly Newsletter is reporting the FW petting zoo has been closed. Anyone know anything about this? __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: FW Petting Zoo Ooo, no clue, but that would be sad! Cavey, do you ever do the canoes or kyaks in FW? Those are fun! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 12 hours 40 minutes

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,356	Re: FW Petting Zoo I also read about the FW petting zoo being closed today in the Allears newsletter. I hope its not true. We always enjoy going there before the Hoop De Doo show. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: FW Petting Zoo It was open a week and a half ago!?!?!? We took DD and DS there for the pony ride. I hope they didn't close it :( __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: FW Petting Zoo When we were there in August they still had the pony rides but most everything else was gone. It really is a shame, my kids enjoyed it while waiting for the hoop de doo show.

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: FW Petting Zoo I read that as well. Also, I read that all the animal "food" machines would be removed from the WDW grounds. They don't want people feeding the wildlife anymore.Like the pellet machines at the docks, etc. Does anyone know if this is true or not? __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 7 days 0 hours 10 minutes

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: FW Petting Zoo I can confirm that there were no pellet machines on the dock at FW. I have been thinking about the petting zoo.... there were only goats and pot belly pigs there a week and a half ago, and no animals that could be petted beside the pony while being ridden. I am wondering if WDW decided that the petting part left them too liable? Not just from outright injury but from the diseases some farm animals carry. I know there were some near fatal illnesses in Florida this year, caused by petting zoo amimals (not at WDW thankfully). So now Im just wondering. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: FW Petting Zoo We were there last week and before the 7:15 HDD there was not much to see. The goats and pigs were there and there were a couple of the miniature horses, but there were no rides going on at that time. The hand sanitizer dispensers were out of stuff...it didn't seem very Disney to me. HOWEVER, we rode the wagon ride after the show -- that was great! I believe the cowboy's name was Kelly...DS got to sit up front with him for the entire 45 minute ride! A real treat! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: FW Petting Zoo The pony rides are still at the petting zoo, thats where DD and DS rode. They only run untill 4 or 5:00. __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_)

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figment83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 105	Re: FW Petting Zoo That is sad. Try going to the horse stables. I know they are still there.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Re: FW Petting Zoo is the petting zoo closed for good or temporary. The stables are fantastic ..here is a picture of one of the horses getting bath when we were there August of 04 Attached Images __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: FW Petting Zoo I would bet it is closed due to the diseases that they fear farm animals are spreading. I know people were very upset that the Texas State Fair this year did not have a petting zoo for that very reason. They said that they hoped to bring it back in the future but for right now it is just too risky. Maybe the same is true for the one at FW. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

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jim(iny) Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10	Re: FW Petting Zoo How sadd that the petting zoo must close. We've always enjoyed the walk around FW as our kids were growning up...and now, lately with the grandchildren. We've noticed alot of changes around the Disney grounds, sad to say:( __________________ Jim(iny) CAN"T WAIT TO GO BACK!!! Christmas 2005 - Dolphin October 2005 - Dolphin July 2005 - Port Orleans June 2005 - Old Key West/ Dolphin May 2005 - Pop Century March 2005 - Coronado Springs Christmas 2004 - Contemporary August 2004 - Wilderness Lodge July 2004 - Port Orleans/Dixie Landings June 2004 - Contemporary April 2004 - Coronado Springs March 2004 - Port Orleans Christmas 2003 - The Dolphin

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