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Wild Explorer Info

The ride is open seasonally from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, with the last entry at 3:45 pm. Each experience lasts for approximately 7 minutes. Ride is located across from red wolf and Masai giraffe habitats. Tickets can be purchased online, at the front admissions gate, or on-site at the VR attraction.

Pricing

  • General Admission $8
  • RWPZoo Members $6
  • General Admission – 2 for $12
  • Members – 2 for $10

Available Experiences:

Dinosaur Evolution

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But 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, continue their legacy.

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

wildlife of the african plains including wildebeest, giraffe, lion, zebra and rhino

The Great Migration

Take an incredible journey through Africa’s Great Migration. Each year millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes traverse East Africa’s wide-open grasslands in a continuous, circular trek in search of fresh grazing lands and water.

Witness how these millions of free-roaming animals make their way through the peaks and perils of Africa’s savannah.

Shark Dive

Experience the intricate behaviors of tiger and hammerhead sharks
closer than ever before in this breathtaking adventure within the
crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.

Polar Odyssey

Step into journey to the Canadian Arctic, where polar bears endure months of waiting for the winter ice to return.

Brave the ice and experience breathtaking cinematography, real-world science, and powerful conservation storytelling as you witness the resilience of the largest land predator on Earth in one of the harshest environments on the planet.

Important Information:

VR Safety Guidelines

This is a stationary amusement device that uses multi-directional movement (pitch, roll, and heave) to give guests the feeling of motion without moving from a fixed position on the floor. A computer program gives guests visual stimulation through individual virtual reality headsets integrated with motion commands to the motors. The ride can accommodate six (6) guests.

  • This experience is suitable for anyone over 40 inches in height and five (5) years of age.
  • Maximum one person per seat at all times.
  • Guests and/or their adult/guardian are responsible for following the safety guidelines provided.
  • Children should be seated near their parents or guardians.
  • Spectators are not permitted to physically interact with equipment and/or users.
  • Any loose articles, such as scarves, glasses, mobile phones, etc. should be secured or removed before the start of the experience.
VR Accessibility

This experience is not recommended for guests who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy, expectant mothers and guests with a history of heart conditions, seizure disorders, or abnormal blood pressure, back, neck or shoulder conditions, and/or those who have a fear of enclosed spaces.

It is recommended that guests with medical devices (including implanted, connected and external) please follow the directions of the device manufacturer or consult their healthcare provider.

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