Disney’s Animal Kingdom: The First Adventure (television) One-hour television special, airing on April 26, 1998 on The Wonderful World of Disney, giving viewers a first look at the new animal park, which officially opened four days earlier. Directed by David Straiton and Joan Tosoni. Stars Tia, Tamara, Tahj, and Tavior Mowry, Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, Paul Rodriguez, Dr. Jane Goodall, with music by George Clinton, Lebo M, and Ladysmith.