No passport needed – just your sense of wonder.
Soar above Africa’s Great Migration, meet gorillas deep in the jungle, or come face-to-face with the mighty T. rex! Combining breathtaking VR and motion seats, Wild Explorer transports you across continents and through time for unforgettable encounters with the world’s most remarkable creatures. Step into the wild. Experience nature’s greatest stories—like never before.
Get ready to journey across continents, travel through time, and plunge into the deep blue — all without leaving the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The Wild Explorer VR Experience blends breathtaking virtual reality with motion-platform seating to put you in the center of some of the world’s most incredible adventures.
Feel the wind as you soar above Africa’s Great Migration. Stand face-to-face with gorillas in the heart of the jungle. Dive into crystal-clear waters to swim with sharks in the Bahamas. Even travel back millions of years to meet the mighty T. rex. Every moment is so vivid, you’ll forget it’s virtual.
Our motion-platform seats move with the action, letting you feel every turn, dive, and leap. Pair that with ultra-immersive VR visuals, and you’re not just watching an adventure — you’re living it.
The Wild Explorer VR Experience is designed to spark wonder, inspire curiosity, and connect people with the beauty and power of wildlife. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, an animal lover, or just looking for something unforgettable, this is an adventure you’ll be talking about long after the headset comes off.
 
Inside the Wayne Densch Discovery Center, across from the Insect Zoo.
Available onsite or pre-purchase online. The more adventurers you bring, the more you save on your Wild Explorer VR Experience.
Approximately 6 minutes per experience
All ages! Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Each order will include a $3 transaction fee to cover order processing. This fee is per charged per transaction/order and not per ticket.
Minimum height requirement 35″. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight limit 450lbs. 1 Person per seat. Upper and lower body control is required. Guests must be able to sit upright without assistance. Wheelchair accommodations are available. Do not ride if you are pregnant or may be pregnant nor have suffered or currently suffer from back and neck problems, heart conditions, high blood pressure.
Wild Explorer VR Experience is not included in general Zoo admission.
