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We only did the Maharajah Jungle Trek once and the day we did it, it was extremely hot (Abby agreed to go on Kali and purposely get her clothes wet that's how hot it was) and the tigers were not doing anything that day. The Safari we've been on in the afternoon and seen quite a bit of movement so I'm going to say it depends upon how hot it is when you go.
If I am remembering correctly, we did the safari in the afternoon and saw quite a few animals(just not a good view of the lions). The tigers were lying down until a bird flew in and landed. The nearest tiger was up like a shot and after it. The Bird won though!!
We always do the safari earlier in the morning and we have had great experiences with the animals our best was April 2010 when our driver stopped in front of the lion enclosure and the lion was standing by his rock pacing back and forth and was continuously roaring..we must have sat for 15 minutes just watching it was GREAT.... we also have seen the tiger's walking on the wall and playing in the water before 11:00 am afternoon when we have gone through and the tiger's were just laying down on there back's..From my experience's we will continue doing these in the morning hour's...
You never know with animals. I have been on the safari at all times of the day, sometimes back to back and have had different animal sightings each time. I know they do put out some food sometime in the afternoon that brings out the animals, not sure on the time just remember seeing it.
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We have tried the safari at various times and always see a variety of animals. Some are more active at certain times of day than others, but you will always see some no matter what time you go. We viewed the tigers last year in the afternoon, and they were pretty active that day. Lots of pacing, staring at us through the viewing windows, and grooming. We also enjoyed seeing a large group of smaller antelopes running and leaping, as well as the group of male gorillas (these are on the trails). AK is our favorite park, because every experience with the animals is different!
We normally do AK in the morning, and there are always animals out and about on the safari. However, I have NEVER seen either the lions or the tigers doing ANYTHING but sleeping. Lazy cats!
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On my last trip in February of this year, we rode KS around 3:00 pm and saw more animals than we had ever seen. We ususally ride first thing in the morning. Weather was in the low 80's with little or no humidity so that may have made a difference. Enjoy, it is one of my favorites!
We've found that late afternoon is our favorite time to visit the tigers. Shortly before feeding time they are often very playfull, batting around their balls and enjoying the water in their pool.
We've done the Safari at various times, and while there are more animals asleep at mid-day, we've always seen a broad variety of species.
The animals on the safari were active in the afternoon last week. My husband was there and they had to stop for Rhinos that were crossing the road and a giraffe in the road on the safari.
He didn't do the trails.
I've done the trails in the afternoon and mostly found the tigers sleeping and if the gorillas were out, they were sleeping too.
I like the mornings the best for seeing all the animals.
Have seen many animals on the safari, usually we do this early, but I guess it depends on temps and probably a lot of other factors. Have seen the lion standing but that is rare since they usually do sleep and the tigers have only seen them sleeping away as well. My fav. is the gorillas I could stand there for a long time watching them, and monkeys.
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For the most part, you are better off viewing animals at opening/morning and then right before the end of the day. The animals know when its almost time to go off exhibit (and eat) so get somewhat excited.
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