Conservation Station, Animal Kingdom

Waiting to get on the train for a SHORT ride was painless. 

The train ride takes you by the behind-the-scenes barns & shelters. I saw a White Rhino, which is rare as its not always in the shelter. 

The whole park has a learning program where you can earn badges for making specific stops at learning stations. There are at least six badge warning opps when you get off of the train at the Conservation Station. 

Be prepared for a walk. It's a shaded, paved walk. But, a walk nonetheless. 

THE CONVERSATION STATION IS AN INDOOR, AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING.

Not only is the building air conditioned, it's educational. There are "booths" that offer a nice break. They are dark & cool. They also offer a "story" about the rainforest being endangered. I am not a fan of shared headphones, which are required if you want the affect of the sounds. But the other aspects were refreshing. I went in a second booth, not realizing each booth was identical to the other. There was a family in it and the kids were a little nervous by the darkness and sound affects. I loved it and nearly fell asleep!

There are plenty of bathrooms here. 

There's a glass-enclosed working lab where technicians are testing poop. There's an indication that they also test urine here, but the gal I was watching definitely had her hands on poo! The signs indicate they're testing animals for maturity and reproduction. There are technicians on hand for explanations, I was too lazy to get in on the action. (I'm here this time for the air conditioning, not the education. I'll learn later with my kids. Ha!)