Virtual Reality Experience

Experience nature like never before with our immersive 360 safari.

Take an unforgettable journey into the animal kingdom and get closer than ever to our planet’s incredible creatures in our Virtual Reality Headset Experience.

Maybe you’ll swim with whales, stand underneath a giraffe, or come face to face with a gorilla…. Check out the film schedule below to see where you’ll journey to.

Shows will run daily in the Giraffe House, starting from Monday 14 July 2025.

Tickets

£6 per person

Don’t miss out – book online now to secure your tickets as spaces are limited.

Tickets are available to book online alongside your Marwell Zoo ticket:

If you hold a Marwell membership or have already purchased a zoo ticket, you can also purchase VR-only tickets.

Tickets are also available on the day, subject to availability

Important information

Suitable for ages 5+

All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Not recommended for guests who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy, motion sickness, have back and neck problems or are pregnant.

Terms and conditions apply

Ready to book?

Pre-book your Virtual Reality Experience online when you purchase your Marwell Zoo ticket:

Hold a Marwell membership or already have a zoo ticket?

A New Odyssey Around The World

Monday 14 July – Sunday 10 August 2025

From the tiniest of ants to the majestic mountain gorilla and the enormous sperm whale, come face to face with species from across our planet, and discover the unstoppable march of evolution through the incredible abilities they’ve developed.

Running time: 11 minutes

Show times: 10.30am – 3pm daily

The Savannah Cycle

Monday 11 August – Sunday 7 September 2025

Travel to the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania for a breath-taking spectacle in the heart of the savannah.

In the vast grassy plains, follow herbivore herds and their predators during seasonal migrations. Get up close to giraffes, lions, elephants and wildebeest as you see how they live and discover the daily challenges they face.

Running time: 12 minutes

Show times: 10.30am – 3pm daily

Facing Winter

Friday 28 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026

Meet polar bears, reindeer and arctic foxes up close, as our state-of-the-art Virtual Reality headset transports you to winter landscapes.

Discover how different animals have adapted to intense cold, and how explore how climate change is impacting their survival.

Running time: 13 minutes

This special winter themed Virtual Reality Experience will take place in the Giraffe House from 11.30am – 3pm, and will also have special evening shows from 5.30pm – 7pm on Glow Marwell dates.