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 run daily in the Giraffe House.

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?

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

Rewilding Europe

Monday 8 September – Tuesday 30 September 2025

Europe is one of the regions most marked by human activities, but after centuries of decline, the return of lynx, bears, wolves and deer is possible.

Meet these large mammals and predators up close, as you discover how rewilding is bringing hope for the future and changing our relationship with the wild world.

Running time: 13 minutes

Show times: 10.30am – 3pm daily

Pangolin’s Tale

Wednesday 1 October – Sunday 2 November 2025

Join young explorer, Kirra, as she sets off from her home in Tasmania on a quest to find a very special species that can only be found in Singapore: the Sunda pangolin.

On your journey, you’ll get up close to the wild animals she meets – from the wombat in Tasmania, to koalas in mainland Australia, and orangutans in Indonesia. Will you be lucky enough to find the pangolin when you reach Singapore?

Running time: 10 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.