Tag: Dr. Mark Penning
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Dr. Mark Penning Retires From Disney and Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
Dr. Mark Penning is retiring as the Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment for Disney Experiences. In this role, he has shared exciting news of the births and other milestones of animals that Disney fans have fallen in love with at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Along with animal care, he was also in charge of…
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Disney Celebrates Gino’s Legacy on World Gorilla Day
Today is World Gorilla Day. Sadly, Gino, the 44-year-old western lowland gorilla, passed away recently. As the cast members and guests who loved this gorilla continue to mourn his death, Disney has shared about the legacy of this popular silverback gorilla. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment, Disney Parks, penned the following…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Say Goodbye to Two Beloved African Lions and Hello to Three New African Lions
Two beloved African lions are set to retire at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and three new lions will be taking their place.
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Largest Solar Canopy Plant in Europe Coming to Disneyland Paris
The largest solar canopy plant in all of Europe will soon be found at Disneyland Paris. The solar canopy will cover a parking lot at Disneyland Paris and once it is completed, it will generate 36 GWh/year, or enough to handle generating electricity for a town of 17,400 people. The Disney Parks Blog shared details…