A new entertainment offering, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, is set to debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. This new show takes over the Tree of Life Theater, which formerly housed It’s Tough to be a Bug.
As preparations are finalized, new details and images have been released, giving guests a preview of what to expect from this Zootopia-themed experience.
What is “Zootopia: Better Zoogether”?
“Zootopia: Better Zoogether” is a stage show that invites guests to a “live” broadcast of Zoogether Day, a city-wide festival celebrating harmony across Zootopia’s diverse biomes. The event is hosted by a new character, Heidi Howler, a wolf who guides the audience through the day’s festivities. The show incorporates a mix of on-screen animation and in-theater effects, including an Audio-Animatronic figure of Clawhauser.
Zootopia movies, including Jared Bush and Byron Howard, to ensure an authentic experience that connects with the films.
Queue and Theater Experience
The experience begins before the show itself, with new props and details added to the queue inside the Tree of Life. Guests can spot fun references and themed elements, such as a community bulletin board, as they make their way to the theater.
Inside the Tree of Life Theater, the main addition is a new Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic figure. The show’s narrative unfolds as a watch party for the Zoogether Day broadcast. The on-screen segments feature performances from different biomes, such as an ice-skating show from Tundratown, synchronized swimming from Marsh Market, and a drone show over Little Rodentia. The show concludes with a musical finale from the pop star Gazelle.
Show Details and Opening Date
Zootopia 2, which is scheduled for release on November 26, 2025. This new attraction is part of a larger effort to incorporate more Zootopia elements into the park.
“Zootopia: Better Zoogether” officially opens to guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. It will run daily, with showtimes available in the My Disney Experience app and on the park’s times guide.
Final Thoughts
The upcoming debut of “Zootopia: Better Zoogether” marks a notable update to the entertainment lineup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The combination of new characters, an Audio-Animatronic figure, and collaborative development with the film’s creators suggests a thoughtful integration into the park’s environment.
As the opening date approaches, guests can look forward to seeing how this celebration of Zootopia unfolds inside the Tree of Life Theater.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
