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<\/a><\/p>\nAnimal Actors on Location!<\/a> opened on June 7, 1990, as Animal Actors Stage, making it one of only three opening-day attractions still operating at Universal Studios Florida. It was renamed Animal Planet Live in 2001, then finally renamed Animal Actors on Location! in 2006.<\/p>\n Universal shared the following statement in September when the closure was announced<\/a>:<\/p>\n As Universal Orlando Resort continues to evolve, Animal Actors On Location! will take its final bow on November 2, 2026, making way for a future experience. A beloved part of Universal Studios Florida since opening day, the attraction has created lasting memories for Guests and Team Members for 36 years.<\/p>\n Adam Kingsley, Vice President of Park Operations \u2013 North Campus, began his 30-year Universal Orlando career as an attendant at Animal Actors On Location! He said:<\/p>\n Animal Actors holds a special place in the hearts of many Team Members and Guests. We are grateful for the legacy of this attraction and the Team Members who made it so special.<\/p>\n The final performances took place on Monday, November 2, with the last show ever starting at 5 p.m. Wristbands were required to attend the final show.<\/p>\n Rainy weather didn\u2019t deter guests from showing up to cheer on the two- and four-legged cast of the long-running Universal Studios show.<\/p>\n Video<\/p>\n Watch our POV video of the complete final performance of Animal Actors on Location!:<\/p>\n Photos The stage is styled like a ruined jungle temple, or rather, a movie set of one that includes elements like a waterfall and slide.<\/p>\n The director\u2019s chair is for volunteers (usually kids), and signs posted around say things like \u201cHot set\u201d and \u201cQuiet! On the set.\u201d<\/p>\n A bright scarlet macaw entertained the crowd by cleaning up the stage and dropping trash into a blue recycling bin.<\/p>\n More bird tricks followed with an umbrella cockatoo.<\/p>\n The canine cast of Animal Actors includes some of the best boys and girls who flawlessly perform tricks for belly rubs.<\/p>\n Trained hawks and pigeons put on a display, landing on a volunteer\u2019s head.<\/p>\n Another macaw, this one a stunning green with a yellow chest and blue tail feathers, assisted with some more stage cleanup.<\/p>\n An otter also helped out, picking up and depositing a water bottle in the bin.<\/p>\n Another dog then towed the bin away.<\/p>\n Animal Actors also counts a pig, porcupine, and skunk among its cast.<\/p>\n At the end of the final 5 p.m. show, the cast welcomed everyone in the audience who had ever worked at Animal Actors to the stage for a final bow and a group photo.<\/p>\n Universal said additional details about the future of the Animal Actors space will be shared at a later time.<\/p>\n That’s a wrap! \ud83c\udfac\ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n Thank you for 36 years of pawsome memories, laughs, and doggie kisses in Animal Actors on Location! pic.twitter.com\/oDBwJASlXf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) November 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n With the closure of Animal Actors on Location!, the only remaining opening-day attractions at Universal Studios Florida are E.T. Adventure and Universal Orlando\u2019s Horror Make-Up Show<\/a>, which has gone through several iterations and is currently closed while being revamped to include Blumhouse franchises<\/a>.<\/p>\n Will you miss Animal Actors on Location! at Universal Studios Florida? Let us know on social media.<\/p>\n For more Universal Studios news from around the world, follow Universal Parks News Today on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>. For Disney Parks news, visit WDWNT<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a>
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