Baobab trees, scientifically known as adansonia are a genus of tree.
Description[]
Baobab trees are a genus of deciduous tree native to mainland Africa and Madagascar. The trees are sometimes nicknamed the, "Upside down trees" due to them having branches which can resemble upturned roots. The trees are long-lived and have short sessions of reproduction which lasts for a maximum of 15 hours.
Jungle Cruise appearances[]
Africa (Disney's Animal Kingdom)[]
Kilimanjaro Safaris[]
Baobob trees appear in the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. These trees are actually artificial and sometimes equipped with security technology.
Tusker House[]
A live baobab is located outside this restaurant.
Jungle Cruise[]
A removed map for the Rivers of Adventure showed the trees on the African veldt.
In other media[]
Film[]
The Lion King[]
In this film, Rafiki lived in an ancient baobab located in the Pride Lands.
Video-Games[]
Disney Magic Kingdoms[]
A baobab appears in the Jungle Cruise attraction with the python resting on it.
Trivia[]
- In the 2003 DVD release of the Lion King, Rafiki's ancient baobab tree was given the name, "The Tree of Life" due to its resemblance to the icon of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
