Our Thoughts on Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Sierra & Stephen IRL

Sierra & Stephen IRL

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@alyssalee6455
@alyssalee6455 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been an educator at a number of zoos. I have to commend you for wanting to stick to non-profits. I think it’s best to try and go for non-profit, but for profit doesn’t equal bad. So long as they are AZA they are still doing important work in the conservation field, and to me that’s worth supporting. Non-profit over for profit for sure, but AZA over everything else. Just my opinion.
@Kpup
@Kpup 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!
@aksez2u
@aksez2u 5 жыл бұрын
Agree and congratulations on your totally cool job!
@AprilMay
@AprilMay 5 жыл бұрын
AZA accredited 10000%! Thank you for your comment Alyssa! Not many people know that there’s even a difference.
@KirstyJonesLouise
@KirstyJonesLouise 5 жыл бұрын
Alyssa Stegmaier thanks so much for your comment! I didn’t know about that
@MrsMinYoongi_93
@MrsMinYoongi_93 5 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@fozziebear782
@fozziebear782 5 жыл бұрын
As a zookeeper at another AZA accredited facility, I want to thank you so much for having an open mind and doing your research! When I saw the title of the video I was fully prepared to click off of the video if you started bashing zoos, and it made me so happy when you went into your views and showed you had done research and were keeping your mind open. I will say that Animal Kingdom is extremely highly regarded as one of the top animal care facilities in the country, and a lot of the profit they make is used to run the theme park aspect of the park and pay staff AND interns (which is pretty much unheard of) vs. making money off of animals.
@Zooiekate
@Zooiekate 5 жыл бұрын
McKenzie Bender This! ❤️ It’s always nice to see an influencer speak positively and research zoos!
@ShanaLawson
@ShanaLawson 5 жыл бұрын
McKenzie Bender Yea in all fairness I think the profits go to make the park more visually stimulating and just add the extra touches Disney is known for. I always go by the way the animals enclosures look and of course the look of the animals. There’s this aquarium in Mexico (I think) and it has tons of abandoned enclosures but the enclosures with animals are spectacular! You can tell they’re focused on taking care of the animals the have with the small amount of funds they have instead of just trying to fill spaces to get more people in.
@ShanaLawson
@ShanaLawson 5 жыл бұрын
Truth FACTS Mad much? I think you’re a little confused. She makes profit from her work on KZbin through people WILLINGLY watching her videos and buying her merch. For profits zoos are known to not treat their animals to the care they deserve and only focus on how much money those animals can bring in. You reached really far to even try and make her channel even close to the same thing as a for profit zoo. Yes it costs a shit ton to go to these parks but they’re also a young working couple with no kids. At least they’re not out there buying “luxury” shit purely for clout.
@ajm2558
@ajm2558 5 жыл бұрын
I feel like we’ve really gotten to see more of Stephen’s personality through this Disney series! I love it! Such a supportive, healthy relationship :)
@MRuth-es5kf
@MRuth-es5kf 5 жыл бұрын
I love how those girls said “no ma’am”. 😂 such sweet southern girls.
@rachelsurprenant4029
@rachelsurprenant4029 5 жыл бұрын
When I signed up for the college program at Disney World, the one location I didn't want was Animal Kingdom for the same reasons you talked about in this video. Of course, I get my assignment and I end up in Animal Kingdom! However, I learned a lot while working there about Disney and the conservation fund, and I got the opportunity to talk to a lot of amazing people who worked with the animals, and it really changed my view about it. The safari is great, and it does feel very much like you're entering their world, not like you're expecting them to put on a show for you. I'm glad you enjoyed AK!
@alysaurusrex2166
@alysaurusrex2166 5 жыл бұрын
I did the DCP too!!! Bus greeter out of Epcot. What did you do?
@rachelsurprenant4029
@rachelsurprenant4029 5 жыл бұрын
@@alysaurusrex2166 I was in Food and Beverage in Africa!
@shyrose01
@shyrose01 5 жыл бұрын
When she said she a potato And Stephen said she was a beautiful potato.💗💗💗
@Neemster92
@Neemster92 5 жыл бұрын
shyrose01 I’m a sassy potato! Lmao
@katedeberry7663
@katedeberry7663 3 жыл бұрын
if i ran into steven and sierra i would legit cry, you guys are the sweetest people
@ecb3828
@ecb3828 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@ManateeGhost
@ManateeGhost 5 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you guys feel better about Animal Kingdom. I was a little hesitant at first but now it’s one of my favorite parks. Disney’s conservation efforts are truly amazing, not just for animals but all environmental affairs. We stan. 🙌🏻
@kaleywhipple1127
@kaleywhipple1127 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your first Disney World experience Sierra!! Please don't feel self-conscious at all for visiting with wet hair/no makeup; a lot of us Orlando locals go to the parks in our pajamas or bathing suits! Being cool and comfortable is far more important in weather like ours. My mom was actually the Animal Kingdom education curator for 20 years and was on the opening park team after working as a keeper at Discovery Island (that spooky abandoned island that people swim to sometimes), and I truly can't stress enough how positive and happy the living experience is for the animals at Animal Kingdom. Every animal is taken care of at on-site veterinary facilities and are cared for even if they, for whatever reason, aren't able to hang out in the show exhibits. Even the animal performances like the Flights of Wonder bird show only practice positive reinforcement training, and the birds only perform behaviors that they would already be doing in the wild such as vocal mimicry, flying, and catching prey. Up until very recently (it's currently closed for renovations I believe) there was even a land called Conservation Station, which had a massive building full of interactive educational materials, live veterinary demonstrations, and a petting zoo where children could learn how to safely and respectfully interact with animals. When it comes to AZA accredited zoos, the most important thing isn't whether they're nonprofit or for-profit, it's what they spend the money on. Thank you so much for being an educated consumer and doing your research beforehand! I hope that this experience was able to put you a little more at ease regarding for-profit zoos, and I hope you come visit again soon!!
@livelovelyds
@livelovelyds 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing research and being informed about your zoos and aquariums!!! As a current cast member on the animal care team at Disney's Animal Kingdom and a former education cast member here as well that is by far the most important thing I want people to do!!! So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Also, everything you were mentioning after riding the safari about zoos being important to conservation and education is spot on!! Especially about how this is an opportunity that not everyone would have access to at home to learn about these animals and how we can help them and their wild counterparts.
@abbyzinger
@abbyzinger 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Sierra! Thanks for highlighting AZA accreditation in this video, I knew nothing about it and had just written off zoos in general. I did some research and found out my local zoo, the LA Zoo, is AZA accredited and owned by the city (so not for commercial profit) so now I want to go! Zoos are always iffy for me but I love animals so much, so learning that there is an animal welfare system in place that checks on conditions and animal welfare. I love your dedication to animals and their wellbeing, and I love that you talked about it in relation to AK. Xoxoxo
@Erin-bt5yo
@Erin-bt5yo 5 жыл бұрын
I've interned at a non-profit aza zoo and a for profit aza zoo, and honestly aza is the most important thing. Both zoos had the same great level of care and commitment to conservation. The only difference was the ownership of the zoo. I'm now starting to job search for a keeper position, and I would work at nonprofit or for profit as long as its accredited. One of the keepers I worked with this summer used to work at animal kingdom and only had great things to say about them. Animal Kingdom is involved in a lot of great conservation work and contributes to a lot of SSPs (species survival plans).
@MVV764
@MVV764 5 жыл бұрын
Animal kingdom is also for conservation purposes, Disney actually donates money from the parks to conservation. I’m not sure if you saw but when the lion king came out they actually donated most of the profits to the save the lions funds. If you take a Disney Cruise to castaway cay they will tell you the island is mostly inhabited to conserve it and help the environment:)
@gabynicolex
@gabynicolex 5 жыл бұрын
Hi! I used to work at the veterinary hospital in Animal Kingsom and while I totally get where you’re coming from, just know that they have the HIGHEST standard of care & medicine. They also do so so much for conversation!
@lindsaykey8631
@lindsaykey8631 5 жыл бұрын
Zookeeper first 10 years here. If y’all have any questions about what goes on in zoos feel free to ask! I understand the ethical debate however, zoos are sometimes the only lifeline these animals have left. Tigers, for example, are critically endangered, some species having only 300 left in the wild. Without zoos, they would be extinct. We work REALLY hard for an insanely small paycheck (like, 20k a year for full time, benefitted employee WITH a degree, which is required) to make sure these guys have everything they could ever want or need. They have NEVER been outside a zoo, and they are lacking the skills they would need in the wild, just like us.
@Zooiekate
@Zooiekate 5 жыл бұрын
lindsay key THIS! ❤️
@theonlyjazminerenee
@theonlyjazminerenee 5 жыл бұрын
Animal Kingdom 100% is for conservation. They also donate a lot of their profit from that specific park to the care of the animals. I worked there solely for that reason. The entire message behind the park is to raise awareness for endangered species and what happens when they become extinct. Each land has a conservation message, but I only know the Dinoland one by heart because I worked in that area which is “extinction is forever.” Hope this helps! It’s my favorite park 💕
@ecb3828
@ecb3828 3 жыл бұрын
Aww how sweet and good to know!! Thx for the info ;)
@solcarlosofficial
@solcarlosofficial 5 жыл бұрын
Soon I will post a vlog reacting to meeting you at animal kingdom!
@solcarlosofficial
@solcarlosofficial 5 жыл бұрын
I was watching a fake crocodile and I look at my left and I see a guy who looks like Stephen and then I’m like wait the girl next to him looks like Sierra. And without thinking I said “Sierra?????” And then everything else felt like a dream like it didn’t happen. We talked for a little bit. I tried to act like I was not fan gurgling even tho I failed miserably at this. I forgot to tell you how I’m a musical theatre actor too. That I have ocd and I’m doing so great bcs of medication nd therapy and how glad I am that you talk about mental health. I forgot to congratule you on a million subscribers. And that your podcast is my all time favorite one. I hope one day we meet again and I get tot ell you this in person. But i still can’t belive I met you.
@SierraStephenIRL
@SierraStephenIRL 5 жыл бұрын
It was great meeting you! - Stephen
@blondemermaid94
@blondemermaid94 5 жыл бұрын
As someone who currently works for an AZA zoo, I really appreciate the fact that you’ve taken the time at all to learn what it means to be accredited! Disney actually does A LOT of conservation work, so although I TOTALLY understand why you wouldn’t want to support a for profit zoo, I think Disney can get a pass ;) you are incredible and thank you for all your great content!
@kayyyraaa
@kayyyraaa 5 жыл бұрын
Did you get to the store for all your disney merch even though you were sick?
@SierraStephenIRL
@SierraStephenIRL 5 жыл бұрын
Yes we did! That will be in the next Disney vlog, sorry for the delay on it!
@kayyyraaa
@kayyyraaa 5 жыл бұрын
@@SierraStephenIRL Can't wait! Hope you're back to 100%
@madelynonesti9013
@madelynonesti9013 5 жыл бұрын
As a former Disney Cast member in the Animals, Science and Environment department (ASE), thank you for being open minded! Disney truly works so hard to put their money from Animal Kingdom and The Land/The Seas in Epcot towards conservation and research efforts! I was skeptical at first as well, but I wholeheartedly support Disney in their efforts!
@madelynonesti9013
@madelynonesti9013 5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to add that the draw to the park is not the animals. Disney is making their money on rides and concessions, then using a lot of that money to establish an AZA zoo. In addition to this, the amount of research that Disney conducts would be extremely difficult through a non-profit! There are SO many restrictions places on non-profits, and while in general I disagree with for-profit zoos, I think the unique nature and exemplary efforts of Disney make it an exception to the rule!
@brickhousebailey819
@brickhousebailey819 5 жыл бұрын
“Is that the avatar tree?!” “Uhhh nope thats the tree of life..” 😂
@solcarlosofficial
@solcarlosofficial 5 жыл бұрын
I think it’s tough to be a bug is an underrated attraction
@brittanyschmo
@brittanyschmo 5 жыл бұрын
Disney is amazing and takes incredible care of their animals and the do all to support conservation, take donations, raise awareness. It's amazing.
@spumoni9713
@spumoni9713 5 жыл бұрын
"A beautiful potato"
@solcarlosofficial
@solcarlosofficial 5 жыл бұрын
I met you at animal kingdom and I was so star struck I forgot to say all the things I wanted to tell you! You were so sweet and kind!!!!
@Autumnsleaves2323
@Autumnsleaves2323 4 жыл бұрын
I really wish o could meet u Sierra!! Every time that I see a vlog from you in Florida I realize that it’s not recent 😭🤣
@alexandramarie3893
@alexandramarie3893 5 жыл бұрын
ahh if stephen is a show person, y’all should’ve done the Lion King show! it’s truly the best show in disney world!!
@kristenfraser7660
@kristenfraser7660 5 жыл бұрын
I’m just glad that the animals are safe and not being hunted !!! There’s a fun fact that giraffes actually lay down to sleep at animal kingdom because they know they are safe ! But I’m with you that it makes me feel uneasy being there for the profit aspect !!!
@cc6789
@cc6789 5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely animal kingdom, I’ve always said “if I were an animal I’d want to be one here” because you can tell they care so much for those animals and try to get them the most authentic environment. Flights of passage is absolutely spectacular! I’m so glad you all had fun, Disney is my literal favorite place ever lol
@shaunamonkman6661
@shaunamonkman6661 5 жыл бұрын
I love you guys - so much fun. I love how much you guys love each other. So sweet. Thanks for everything you do for the community. I’m from Canada and only been to Disney once. But wow you make me want to go !
@AKbaby89
@AKbaby89 5 жыл бұрын
I laughed sooo hard when he said "A beautiful potato" My gosh girls, GET YOU A STEPHEN!!👌👌👌💖💖💖💖
@AKbaby89
@AKbaby89 5 жыл бұрын
@@lolwut6666 WOAH WOAH WOOOOAH, you need to calm your tits STAT! 1. Comparing Sierra making videos for a living, to a FOR PROFIT ZOO, is quite literally like comparing apples to turquoise. IT. LITERALLY. MAKES. NO. SENSE. 2. Sierra isnt a spoiled brat just because she works really frigging hard and enjoys to take some time for herself doing things she loves with people she loves. I'd say that's basically all what everyone strides for in their lives. 3. And the fact that you seriously think your insults make sense, first let's me know you dont even watch Sierras videos, and secondly also makes me think you're not very in touch with reality, which makes me feel empathetic towards you. So instead of insulting you right back, I'll just kindly remind you that YOU DONT HAVE TO WATCH HER VIDEOS, MUCH LESS COMMENT ON THEM. Good day, sir. EDIT: ALSO! Sierra is a human, just like you and me. If my memory is right, then she mentioned several times that she wasnt feeling good, and was embarrassed about people seeing her. So IF there was fans that Sierra didnt take pics with n stuff, I dont blame her! I dont always want my pic taken either, and seriously nobody even sees pics of me, there would literally be millions of people possibly seeing the pic of Sierra. Shes human, give her a friggin break!
@sarahlabancz2218
@sarahlabancz2218 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra, I had lunch with an animal specialist at Sanaa at Disney. I promise you that you should not feel guilty. When building Animal Kingdom they modeled a lot of it after the San Diego Zoo. They also took a lot of the care takers as well and most are still at Disney since the switch based on the care level and the conversation that they do.
@SillyStokey92
@SillyStokey92 5 жыл бұрын
I think this is such a good topic to discuss. I'll be real, Animal Kingdom is actually my FAVORITE park at Disney World, but I feel the same in that it does make me feel a little weird that its Disney but I also try to remind myself that they actually do a hell of a lot of work for conservation so I kind of feel like Animal Kingdom is a lowkey really redeemable part of the Disney corporation
@MirandaInCanada
@MirandaInCanada 5 жыл бұрын
Never fun being sick on Vacation!! Glad you made the most of it! 💜
@jaoakland1
@jaoakland1 5 жыл бұрын
Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite Disney parks because it has so much shady areas. I agree with you about the for profit zoo aspect but all in all they do a great job. Love that you enjoyed the park and hope you feel better soon.
@AmberKourtny
@AmberKourtny 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra's personality is so adorable here! she seems genuinely in aww and so happy and bouncy like a kid! i love it!! I hope youre having the best time ever! hopefully you dont get rained on in that lovely florida weather
@MHSMagicLuver
@MHSMagicLuver 5 жыл бұрын
AmberKourtny not so much rain now. Every once in a while. Moreso in May.
@AmberKourtny
@AmberKourtny 5 жыл бұрын
@@MHSMagicLuver ahh good to know :) gotta keep that in mind for when i plan my trip to epcot
@MHSMagicLuver
@MHSMagicLuver 5 жыл бұрын
AmberKourtny :p lived in Florida my whole life. Never been to Epcot. 😂 one day.
@AmberKourtny
@AmberKourtny 5 жыл бұрын
@@MHSMagicLuver omg you should definitely go. I've only been once but it's super fun to go around the world and try everything
@estelam917
@estelam917 5 жыл бұрын
for profit doesn't equal bad, is all about the AZA accreditation and their conservation/research programs
@barbaraclavier9716
@barbaraclavier9716 5 жыл бұрын
I used to work for Disney and I was there when Animal Kingdom opened. My family and I got to preview the park before it opened. So nostalgic. I dont like for profit zoosk either I just try to focus on the conservation efforts.
@leenajoseph5496
@leenajoseph5496 5 жыл бұрын
A super supportive husband for ma positivity queen 🤩
@madisonknight7074
@madisonknight7074 5 жыл бұрын
Stephen is so supportive! I love your relationship!
@jennybright1276
@jennybright1276 5 жыл бұрын
I totally get where you are coming from regarding the concern for the nature of nonprofit vs. for profit! I'm more familiar with museums and always balked at the idea of for-profit museums but as others have said, for-profit doesn't always mean bad. Often it better ensures the organization's likelihood of achieving the mission to the best of their ability. With the resources that for-profit orgs have access to, they can buy the best technology and hire the best experts in the field to actually do the work, such as conservation and research. It's always good to think critically of organizations and research their ethics!
@aksez2u
@aksez2u 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra puts on her hat and instantly looks even more adorable, so I put on my hat (hope I look cute too!)
@Keriberryxo
@Keriberryxo 5 жыл бұрын
I love you guys! And I love Disney so this vlog is perfect for me lol. So glad you guys are having a good time! Thanks for sharing with us and can’t wait for the next one 😊❤️
@jordandixon3264
@jordandixon3264 4 жыл бұрын
In more recent world issues wise, we are taking away animals habitats due to deforestation, building up cities etc. therefore there's questions now that if keeping animals in captivity (to a degree) is actually the worse situation for them to be in. Hard to say & just another issue to consider!
@klowe7213
@klowe7213 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the night show and the night views of Pandora. We were there a week and a half ago but had to leave early to go pick up my lost phone at lost and found (yay).
@ThesaurusSarah
@ThesaurusSarah 5 жыл бұрын
Love that you’re tackling this topic and living for another vlog! Your Disney adventure makes me want to go for my honeymoon!
@MalIzzo92
@MalIzzo92 5 жыл бұрын
Flight of passage was so good the first time I went on I cried. Lol but in all seriousness AK does a wonderful job of animal care. When you go on KS your in their world not the other way around. They have no actual cages but they have a lot of discreet things that make it so the animals don’t cross into different territory
@shaunalee7826
@shaunalee7826 5 жыл бұрын
“A beautiful potato” 🥰🥰🥰
@anibb05
@anibb05 5 жыл бұрын
If that's not true love, I don't know what is! ♥️♥️♥️
@mschickie
@mschickie 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you started feeling better as the day went on! We went to Disney World for our honeymoon and we both got sooo sick. I ended up with a 104 fever and bronchitis but we still had a great time, even if a couple days of it are a little fuzzy in my memory!
@jax422
@jax422 5 жыл бұрын
I love Sierra’s natural curls. I’d love to see her go to diva curl and get a curl treatment to bring them back.
@mariadiangelo4197
@mariadiangelo4197 4 жыл бұрын
Your wish kinda came true haha
@sarahlynes2248
@sarahlynes2248 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are so sweet you’re vlogs always make me smile
@izzybailey7562
@izzybailey7562 5 жыл бұрын
I waited 3 hours for pandora flight of passage. It was 100% worth it.
@BrookeLaForge9598
@BrookeLaForge9598 5 жыл бұрын
Stephen is so sweet! The way he was trying to make you feel better in the beginning. You guys are so sweet together ❤️
@itselisse
@itselisse 5 жыл бұрын
omg yessssssss Pandora Boxx! Love that you're a RPDR fan
@Tinyleslie
@Tinyleslie 4 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I love your vlogs more than your main channel? Like I adore how easy going you are and here not wearing any makeup (your skin is so pretty btw) makes it 10 times better
@lizdafriz
@lizdafriz 5 жыл бұрын
I’m studying animal and veterinary bioscience and I was doing a particular subject on animal behaviour and welfare monitoring and noticed almost all the relevant scientific papers I looked at (basically on acoustic monitoring of elephants and how that can be used to monitor their welfare state) came out of research at the Disney animal kingdom! How unexpected! Not sure if that helps ease your conscience (I feel the same way as you), but it was something interesting to find out!
@ACupOfTiffantea
@ACupOfTiffantea 5 жыл бұрын
We love Disney World! So happy to see you here enjoying Epcot during Food & Wine Fest. This is the only time I've ever been.
@jenmilitoful
@jenmilitoful 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra! I think of Pandora Box everytime someone mentions says Pandora too! 😂😂
@lynnm204
@lynnm204 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra- I love how cute and sweet Stephen is with you! He's always so optimistic and affectionate and you can just tell how much he loves you when he looks at you. I love you both!!! So sad I can't come to your meetup because I'm in Chicago :(
@TaysTings
@TaysTings 4 жыл бұрын
Just imagine being sick in Disney World 3 months later would literally be a crime
@Dfo804
@Dfo804 5 жыл бұрын
Animal Kingdom is my absolute favorite park at WDW. They definitely don’t force the animals on safari tour to do anything but be themselves: I think Disney provides a great educational benefit as well as conservation funding.
@michestoughton9420
@michestoughton9420 5 жыл бұрын
“A beautiful potato” My boyfriend calls me his favorite potato!! Potatoes for life!
@haleyryan15
@haleyryan15 5 жыл бұрын
So bummed I didn't see you while I was working this day, but glad you had fun!! :D
@Zooiekate
@Zooiekate 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sierra, first of all I want to say I absolutely love you and completely respect you. Thank you for supporting AZA accredited zoo, I am a zookeeper myself! I just wanted to let you know that with for-profit AZA facilities atleast, the profit goes straight back into conservation! Disney has their own conservation fund that does sooooo many amazing things! Thank you for speaking about AZA zoos and supporting them! ❤️❤️
@EshaChauhan
@EshaChauhan 5 жыл бұрын
I am LOVING these Disney World vlogs so much!! I was there in April with my kids and did all 4 parks, so it’s so amazing to relive it all over again! 🤗🤗
@rebekahmarvel6387
@rebekahmarvel6387 5 жыл бұрын
Flight of Passage is by far my favorite ride ever! It’s so cool and the world of Pandora is just so amazing. Disney really outdid themselves
@emilymyrick8801
@emilymyrick8801 5 жыл бұрын
I understand and respect your opinion on the "for profit" aspect of DAK. I think it is justifiable only because most people dont go to disney specifically for the safari/gorilla/bird show/ etc. Most people go for pandora, and no banshees are being harmed there!! Hahaha. Thank you for being so conscientious.
@micaelajadeflesch6530
@micaelajadeflesch6530 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra, you are killing it and such an inspiration 💞
@Jordan-kg7ex
@Jordan-kg7ex 5 жыл бұрын
I just watched this from the bed of my Disney resort after my day at Animal Kingdom. Your people are Disney people!
@CailebAva2011
@CailebAva2011 5 жыл бұрын
I love how the girls so no mam so respectful
@rosewithsteelthorns
@rosewithsteelthorns 5 жыл бұрын
Okay, but did you see the Komodo Dragons? Haha. Thanks for this video, as someone who strongly advocates for the importance of AZA accredited zoos for education and conservation I was worried when I saw the title of this video. Thanks for doing your research and spreading awareness about the good work accredited zoos do!
@beautylovess13
@beautylovess13 5 жыл бұрын
Hi! Just wanted to share some info...so I use to work at Animal Kingdom and they do SO much for conservation and helping repopulate endangered species. Disney does a lot for the environment! Yes, they do make a profit from people going to AK, HOWEVER, everything they do there is in the best interest of the animals, conserving species...and a lot of times, they are repopulating them and releasing them back into the wild. So don't feel bad about going to AK! These animals are very well taken care of, LOVED, they have lots of places to roam (more space behind the scenes guests don't see), they eat the best of the best, they are active, and receive the BEST care. I love AK because a lot of the money made there does go towards helping animals and the environment. Sorry this was so long...just wanted to share! Have fun on your vaca
@svitlanasalo1179
@svitlanasalo1179 5 жыл бұрын
Sierra, I am sick, too. Girl, get well soon! Greetings from Austria!
@BunchesOfKatie
@BunchesOfKatie 5 жыл бұрын
Animal kingdom is my all time favorite Disney park!
@allysonjoule4290
@allysonjoule4290 5 жыл бұрын
Watching your trip makes me want to go back to Disney World! I haven't been in about 7 years and there is so much new stuff to see.
@Privatereporter5050
@Privatereporter5050 5 жыл бұрын
As someone with non-profit experience and a Disney Fanatic, I am sorry to say that the words non-profit don't mean no money is being made. The real key, beyond the AZA accreditation, is learning how a 501(c)(3) non-profit spends its money. For example, we've all see those sad commercials of the abused animals, but the majority of the donations received go toward salaries vs. care or legislation. I hope that during your trip you took the time to learn about the conservation work that is done through Disney rather than just assuming it is a money-making factory zoo.
@hollihaas7721
@hollihaas7721 5 жыл бұрын
I think that Animal Kingdom is so important. People from all around the world go there to visit because it is park of Disney World. The general population is going to ride attractions and seek entertainment. The fact that Disney has chosen to use their theme park draw to help educate about conservation and animals is a beautiful way to give back to the planet and the animals that live there. Also, I want to live in Disney World so those animals are living my dream.
@daniellekunz0809
@daniellekunz0809 5 жыл бұрын
I love watching these!! It’s getting me super psyched to go on my honeymoon to Disney world next year!😭😻❤️🙀
@fZM0OY
@fZM0OY 5 жыл бұрын
Environmental Scientist here and Animal Kingdom and the Disney Wildlife Foundation is a HUGE supporter of conservation and a lot of those profits go to support that cause. I love Animal Kingdoms ability to make people care about animals while still treating those animals kindly.
@ThereGoesDan
@ThereGoesDan 5 жыл бұрын
"a beautiful potato" 😍😍 God, I just love Steven so much!
@MRuth-es5kf
@MRuth-es5kf 5 жыл бұрын
When you get just as excited about a vlog upload as a regular main channel upload. *clicks video, happy sigh*
@maem3056
@maem3056 5 жыл бұрын
The thing with animal kingdom is that its main draw isn't exactly the zoo parts of it. most people go because they wanna see pandora or Everest and they end up learning about all the animals there as well. They also do have safari animals on Disney property that are free to visit at animal kingdom lodge.
@meglie1
@meglie1 5 жыл бұрын
Yes I love the Wild Animal /Safari Park!! And also, "a beautiful potato" is the most romantical thing! xD
@janetterodriguez4924
@janetterodriguez4924 5 жыл бұрын
So lucky!! I wish I could talk my daughter to Disney some day!!
@isadorafenrick5320
@isadorafenrick5320 5 жыл бұрын
So happy you’re having a good time!
@kelseymartinez521
@kelseymartinez521 5 жыл бұрын
Love seeing another young married couple living life! You are inspirational in so many ways! 🖤🖤🖤
@Peacocksattack
@Peacocksattack 5 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong, but since Animal Kingdom has other rides and attractions it kinda makes sense that it would be for profit just based on the other rides and stuff. Maybe the for profit has less to do with the zoo side of things there? Idk
@hangerhoney2597
@hangerhoney2597 5 жыл бұрын
I was also thinking that too and could you imagine if Disney had a Free park? It would be a madhouse and probably worse for the animals.
@Mariana_fm
@Mariana_fm 5 жыл бұрын
Awww I have those not confident days and they are the worse 😭 you’re beautiful inside and out. Never forget it!
@NoThankUBeQuiet
@NoThankUBeQuiet 5 жыл бұрын
I've done 2 hours for flight of Passage and it's not too bad, the line is interesting enough.
@davidnorris8852
@davidnorris8852 5 жыл бұрын
Omg Pandora Boxxx.... I'm dead, risen, then dead again! What a great first video for YT to reccomend!
@HetSchatkamertje
@HetSchatkamertje 5 жыл бұрын
Love seeing these videos. Did you still get to see the komodo dragons?
@fionaselep1783
@fionaselep1783 5 жыл бұрын
It makes me so happy to know that sierra watches Jenny Nicholson too!!
@olyschkaa
@olyschkaa 5 жыл бұрын
Am I actually here first? Wow. Sierra, I'm sending you hugs and kisses - you were such a big part of my personal growth journey!
@merrittgates8653
@merrittgates8653 5 жыл бұрын
I went to Disney for the first time this past summer! It was so overwhelming and I found out I get really motion sick and claustrophobic on rides so that was bad but overall magical and fun 😂 I personally found Animal Kingdom was my least favorite park and Epcot was my most MOST favorite! I loved the avatar world but I would like to share that the ride everyone says is the best thing ever will actually be the worst thing ever if you are claustrophobic and prone to panic attacks like me. I held up the ride for a hot minute. lol.z.
@jills3124
@jills3124 5 жыл бұрын
1:47 OMG I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH - also I WANNA SEE MORE STEPHEN FOOD REVIEWS
@JackieWarner13
@JackieWarner13 5 жыл бұрын
It's Disney it's not the Oscar red carpet you look fine. I didn't realise the whole for profit thing. I went last year & went on the safari the animals was so amazing & they were gorgeous hanging out
@NitrosMom074
@NitrosMom074 5 жыл бұрын
Flight of passage is my absolute favorite!
@solcarlosofficial
@solcarlosofficial 5 жыл бұрын
You look so pretty without makeup!
@Djoowa
@Djoowa 5 жыл бұрын
It makes my heart so warm to see you and stephen together! Thats how you wanted get treated by your man😍 so cute together!!❤ and i enjoy to see the disney vlogs🎢🐭🏰🎡😍
we spent way too much money on disney world merch (an oopsies haul)
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