**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**

Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is the largest addition to the Florida parks. Walt Disney wanted to use live animals on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom, but it was impractical. Animal Kingdom allowed to company to realize Walt’s vision for live animal attractions. Learn about the obstacles faced with building a theme park and zoo, and discover what there is to see at the “wildest” of the Disney Parks. Led by Valerie Gugala, a historical presenter and lecturer specializing in Abraham and Mary Lincoln, presidential history, the Victorian era, and all things Disney. She is an avid Disney fan, making more than 25 trips in the past 15 years. Gugala is both a Disney Vacation Club member and a D23 Club member. She presents on the history of Disney to libraries across the country.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This program is offered in conjunction with the Tewksbury Library.