Hologram zoo plans opening
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It’s not often you are attacked by a crocodile in Brandon — but since the hologram zoo is scheduling appointments, you can experience this jolt.
The first-of-its-kind zoo in North America, the Brandon Hologram Zoo, is built and scheduling small tours. The grand opening day is still undecided, but the zoo is accepting small groups to come through by appointment before open day.
The zoo is at 1608 Park Ave. But, once you put on the battery-powered glasses and head into the dark exhibits, you’ll be taken far away from Brandon.
Staring into the eyes of a snake, ducking beneath a kangaroo, and flinching from the ambush of a crocodile inches from your face, are some experiences The Sun witnessed on a tour of the Australian exhibit on Thursday.
General manager Anna Dunn told the Sun the first exhibits that will open to the public are the Africa exhibit and the dinosaurs exhibit. Admission is $25 per person.
The experience is a walk-and-stop. Viewers move slowly in front of projection areas, halting sometimes, and a scene with animals is presented in front of their 3D glasses.
While there are some frightening predators that make sure you’re awake, there are other critters that are endearing.
In Australia, the viewer looks up at a koala hugging a tree, or down at a sugar glider soaring from one branch to the next. Variety makes for an interesting and engaging experience.
A green screen photobooth is included in the tour, placing people in scenes with the animals they just visited. There is also a video recording option, with both files available for download free of charge.
Dunn said to keep things exciting the team is considering running an exhibit for a period of roughly a month before swapping out. Some other exhibit possibilities include a trip to Santa’s workshop, a ride in his reindeer-pulled sleigh, and a look inside the arctic.
The team is also working on re-opening the restaurant on site, called Kongos. The date of the grand open is not known so far, Dunn said, however people are free to schedule visits online.
» cmcdowell@brandonsun.com