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Holiday Hours: Please note RBG's hours vary during the holiday season, and on Winter Wonders dates. See rbg.ca/hours for full details.

Wild Immersion VR

Accessible Event

Date & Time:

Dec 4 to Jan 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (exceptions apply)

Location:

RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd W)

Types:

Discovery Activities & Tours, Drop In, Family-Friendly

Length:

At Your Leisure

Admission:

Included with General Admission, Included with Membership

Event Description

Embark on a journey around the globe and explore some of its rarest and most iconic species through Wild Immersion 360° productions. With virtual reality (VR), you’ll experience complete immersion, fostering empathy as you feel you can reach out and touch the animals before you. Wild Immersion transports you so close to nature that you will never forget it.

This is a drop in-experience, located at RBG Centre.

Included as part of your Garden Admission or RBG Membership!

Operation Dates:

  • December 4 to January 5: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (exceptions below)
  • December 25, 26: RBG CLOSED for the holidays
  • January 1: RBG CLOSED for the holiday

Guidelines for Play

Getting Ready:

Health Check:
If you’re unwell or have health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, heart issues, epilepsy), consult a doctor before participating.

Glasses-Friendly:
Glasses wearers can follow the provided instructions to comfortably enjoy the experience.

During Your Experience

Comfortable Sound Levels:
Keep the volume at a pleasant level to protect your hearing.

Stay Seated:
Remain seated and ensure your area is clear, as you won’t see your surroundings.

Pause If Needed:
Stop if you feel unwell (e.g., nausea, dizziness, eye strain, sweating, balance, or skin discomfort) and seek help if needed.

Device & Medical Precautions

Medical Devices:
Consult your doctor if you have a pacemaker or implanted device, as the product may emit radio waves.

Health Sensitivities:
If you’re sensitive to flashing lights or have a history of seizures, consulta doctor before participating.

  • Group of five penguins swimming in a circle in the ocean
  • Two kids wearing virtual reality headsets, immersed in a VR experience,
  • Young chimpanzee sitting on a tree branch and looking directly into the camera lens
  • Group of people sitting in a row, wearing virtual reality headsets, immersed in a VR experience, with plants in the background creating a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Photo of four baby birds in a nest. Their beaks are open and waiting to be fed

Now Playing

Young & Wild

Meet the most endearing wildlife you’ll ever see: playful and curious animals such as baby turtles, fawns, koalas and even a cute pangolin. A journey into an adorable but vulnerable environment. Length: 9 minutes

 

 

Facing Winter

Not all animals experience winter. Only those in temperate and polar regions go through such a season every year. In this 360° episode, discover how species have adapted to the onset of intense cold each year. Strategies and adaptations that are now being disrupted, as winter takes the forefront in the face of the effects of climate change. Length: 13 minutes

Wild Immersion provides a wide range of educational and innovative experiences featuring original wildlife content designed to introduce the wonders of the natural world to people of all ages.

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