Virtual Reality Experiences at London Zoo

Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences 

Feel the wonder of wildlife in a whole new way with an immersive Virtual Reality Experience at London Zoo. 

Animal lovers and budding wildlife explorers alike can get up close and personal to even more animals in an exciting new way.

This 360° visual experience combines the magic of a VR headset, stunning audio and a motion pod seat to transport you to amazing new habitats. Connect with the natural world and enjoy a unique adventure guided by a host of knowledgeable experts.

Choose from one of eight amazing experiences

Do you want to dive the oceans depths to swim with sharks, glide with manta rays or join a pod of whales? Maybe you'd like get a closer look at a troop of gorillas or the epic journey millions of animals take across the grasslands of Africa?

Whatever adventure takes your fancy, you can experience the wonders of wildlife from all over the world right here at London Zoo. 

Dinosaur Evolution

Step back 66 million years - journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs, a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life.  Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armoured giants defending their turf, and the mighty T-Rex at the top of the food chain. Yet, even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs, and how birds, their modern-day descendants,

It's a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of palaeontologists and conservationists alike.

Dolphins of the Reef

Explore the unique bond - between a pod of bottle-nosed dolphins and their surrounding coral reefs. Immerse yourself in the serenity of the awe-inspiring situation, alongside that most intelligent and majestic species the dolphin. 

Uncover the remarkable behaviour of dolphins and coral alike, and the evolving conservation challenges that each face in the 21st century.

Shark Dive

Get Closer Than Ever - Experience the intricate behaviours of tiger and hammerhead sharks closer than ever before in this breath-taking adventure. Take a swim in the crystal-clear, coral filled waters of Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, where you'll get up close and personal with these impressive creatures. 

You'll even get a chance to see the world from a sharks POV thanks to a dorsal fin mounted camera! 

Flight of the Mantas

Take Flight - The majestic manta rays of Mozambique need our help to survive. Follow marine biologist Dr Andrea Marshall and a team of conservationists as they work to protect these highly intelligent and curious giants of the oceans. 

Dive below the waves and glide alongside these beautiful creatures while learning about what we can do to help keep them safe.

The Great Migration

The Journey Of A Lifetime - Join Emmy-winning filmmakers on an immersive VR journey through Africa's Great Migration. Experience the awe-inspiring, perilous trek of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they traverse East Africa's wide open grasslands in search of fresh grazing lands and water.

See them brave stalking predators like lions and crocodiles, and overcome the elements in their continuous circular journey across the savannah terrain, from the Maasai Mara river in Kenya to the majestic landscape of Tanzania's Serengeti.

Gorilla Trek

Be Transported - Journey to the volcanic peaks of Rwanda and trek 10,000 feet into the heart of central Africa, where you'll come face-to-face with an extraordinary family of mountain gorillas.

Led by renowned primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, you'll witness their unique dynamics, including intense silverback rivalries, as you learn about these critically endangered animals and the vital conservation efforts to save the last thousand mountain gorillas in the wild.

Swimming with the Humpbacks

Dive With Giants - Dive into the South Pacific with marine biologists on an extraordinary VR journey to meet humpback whales. Get up close with these 40-ton, gentle giants and experience their mysterious world like never before.

Witness incredible, rarely seen moments such as the whales mating rituals, the birth of a calf, and how a mother's behaviour evolves with her growing young. This immersive adventure promises a truly unforgettable, goosebump-inducing encounter with one of the planet's most magnificent creatures.

A Mermaid's Quest

Save Our Oceans - This inspiring animated educational story sees you follow along with a young seafarer's underwater adventure. While out in his fishing boat, he drops something overboard and dives in to retrieve it. 

Join him as he ventures beneath the waves, discovering the hidden habitats and wonders of the ocean. You'll befriend fish, dodge danger and even meet a mermaid - but the more you explore, the more you uncover the issues and damage that pollution is causing to this beautiful underwater ecosystem. 

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