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.
SPECIAL WEEKDAY OFFER
Pre-book your VR Experience ticket online & receive 5 tickets for £20. Available online only. Offer valid on visit dates from Monday 6 October – Thursday 27 November 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
Wild Awakening
Monday 3 November – Thursday 27 November 2025
Meet the babies of the natural world! The reproduction of species is the result of strategies shaped by millions of years of evolution, and each creature has its own way of raising its young – from the abundance of young turtles to the loving patience of orangutans for their offspring.
Immerse yourself in the first moments of animal life in this 360 journey.
Running time: 13 minutes
Location: Giraffe House (3 Nov – 23 Nov) / Wild Explorers Picnic Hut (24 Nov – 27 Nov)
Show times:
Monday – Friday: 10.30am – 1pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10.30am – 3pm
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 explore how climate change is impacting their survival.
Running time: 13 minutes
This special winter themed Virtual Reality Experience will take place in the Wild Explorers Picnic Hut from 11.30am – 3pm, and will also have special evening shows from 5.30pm – 7pm on Glow Marwell dates.
