Safari Village is the home of the Tree of Life, the unmistakable icon of Animal Kingdom. Just like Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom, The Tree of Life reminds people that they are in a very special place. Safari Village is built around this icon and reflects much of the artistry and craftsmanship of the tree itself.

Safari Village is an amalgamation of the colorful marketplaces of Asia, Africa and Polynesia. Disney hired 50 artists from Indonesia to create authentic original art for the park. You’ll appreciate the art, but the main attraction is still definitely the animals.

Surrounding the tree is the Tree of Life Gardens, a trail that takes you past animals in their natural setting. You can see flamingos, lemurs and other uncommon animals as well tropical plants and wild flowers.

You can see the gardens on your way to see It’s Tough to be a Bug, the terrific 3-D movie that is housed inside the Tree of Life.

As the center of the action, some of the park’s guest services are located in Safari Village. Here you can find restrooms, first aid and the Animal Kingdom tipboard.