Wild Explorer
The Ultimate 360° VR Experience
This summer, immerse yourself in a 360-degree, 3D live-action journey into virtual reality with marine biologists and wildlife experts. Hop into the pod, strap on your VR goggles, and trek with mountain gorillas, take part in Africa’s great migration, or dive with sharks.
Hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Location
Hawks Desert Dome Plaza
Price
Wild Explorer is a separate, ticketed experience, and is not included with any wristband packages or Patron benefits.
- Per rider: $8 ($6 for members)
- 2 rider tickets: $15
Explorer Checklist
- Minimum height for riders is 40 inches tall.
- Maximum passenger weight is 600 pounds.
- Maximum one person per seat at all times.
- This immersive virtual reality experience involves loud sounds, visual effects, flashing lights, and multi-directional motion-enabled seating.
- The experience is not recommended for anyone with any condition that could be aggravated by sensory stimulation or motion.
- No food, including chewing gum, or drink is permitted on the experience.
- A 2 rider ticket purchase can be used for two separate riders.
- Guests who are unable to experience the content while seated in the temperature-controlled unit are still able to experience the sights and sounds of the VR content without the motion of the seat. This is possible by wearing the VR goggles outside of the unit. Simply request this experience with the team members operating Wild Explorer.
Experiences
To enjoy experiences outside of the pod, Bluetooth headsets are available upon request.
Dinosaur Evolution
Travel back 66 million years to the final days of the dinosaurs, where feathered Dakota raptors hunt, Triceratops roam, and the mighty T. rex rules. Discover their connection to modern birds in an experience that inspires future explorers, paleontologists, and conservationists.
Languages available: American English
The Great Migration
Go on a journey through Africa’s Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes travel across East Africa’s grasslands, braving predators and challenging terrain in their relentless quest for fresh grazing land and water.
Languages available: American English, Spanish (Spain dialect), Spanish (Mexican dialect), Italian, German, Polish, Czech, Japanese, and Chinese
Gorilla Trek
Trek through Rwanda in central African to visit a remarkable family of mountain gorillas, exploring unique family dynamics and studying the behaviors or these amazing animals in their natural habitat.
Languages available: American English, Spanish (Spain dialect), Spanish (Mexican dialect), Italian, German, Arabic, French, Greek, and Korean
Shark Dive
Experience the intricate behaviors of tiger and hammerhead sharks, closer than ever before, in this adventure within the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.
Languages available: American English, German, Polish, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, and Ukrainian