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Virtual Zoo Opens: India's First 14D Wildlife Experience
16 Aug
Summary
- India's first 14D Virtual Zoo and Safari has opened in Indore.
- The facility offers a 14D cinema with sensory effects and a digital jungle safari.
- The project aims to promote conservation education and reduce screen time for children.
Indore's Kamala Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya now features India's first 14D Virtual Zoo and Digital Jungle Safari, inaugurated on Sunday. This innovative facility, constructed for Rs 4.5 crore via a public-private partnership, spans 8,000 square feet and opened to the public on Monday.
The 14D cinema boasts a waterproof screen imported from South Korea and integrates 14 sensory effects, including synchronized moving seats, water sprays, wind, fog, bubbles, and vibrations. Complementing this are a digital jungle safari and an immersive 3-D dome theatre, offering a unique way to experience wildlife.
Officials highlighted the project's aim to advance environmental conservation education and reduce children's screen dependency. The virtual zoo provides accessible wildlife learning through advanced digital technology. The facility operates Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm, with 16 shows daily, each lasting 20 minutes. Tickets are priced at Rs 70 per person for all three attractions.
