a positive impact on the environment by shopping . When you make a purchase in the retail shops , consider donating a dollar toward the Disney Conservation Fund ( learn about one of the fund ’ s major projects in the Everglades on page 36 ), which participates in conservation efforts to protect plants and animals on the verge of extinction .
Check out the giraffe illustrations in the rock work ; there ’ s a hidden Mickey cleverly disguised in the art .
BEYOND THE LODGE All of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels ( not just AKL ) engage in conservation efforts as members of the Florida Green Lodging Program , which aims to protect Florida ’ s environment .
A giraffe on the savanna . PHOTO BY BRETT SVENSON
Disney ’ s Animal Kingdom Lodge provides some unique forms of “ waste .” Each year , the park sends tons of manure to a compost facility .
This is done through sustainable activities such as recycling and using energy-efficient lighting and appliances , among other practices . The next time you are asked if you want to skip daily mousekeeping , remember , it ’ s not just to avoid having someone come into your room . Keeping a towel for an extra
Do you see the hidden Mickey ? PHOTO BY DANNY SHUSTER