Virtual Reality Experience

Immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience at Edinburgh Zoo!

Located within our Budongo Trail exhibit, you can transport yourself to a new world with this one-of-a-kind 360° experience.

Visitor putting VR headset on. IMAGE: Rachel Hein May 2025

 

Prices

£7 per experience (£6 for RZSS Members)

£13 for two experiences* (£11 for RZSS Members)

*either two users or two experiences

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Gorilla Trek

See the biggest, most powerful living primates in their natural habitat!

Travel to the Rwandan mountains alongside world-renowned primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski to witness the unique family dynamics that pit one silverback mountain gorilla against another for control of their family.

 

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The Great Migration

Join Emmy award-winning documentary filmmakers as they take you on an incredible journey through Africa’s Great Migration.

Witness how millions of free-roaming animals make their way through the peaks and perils of Africa's savannah terrain, from the Maasai Mara river in Kenya to the majestic landscape of Tanzania's Serengeti, in search for a better life across the animal kingdom.

Dinosaur Evolution

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution.

Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy.

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Shark Dive

Experience the intricate behaviors of tiger and hammerhead sharks closer than ever before in this breathtaking adventure within the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.

Swimming with Humpbacks

Dive into the blue waters of Tonga and discover the unique behavior of mother humpback whales and their calves.

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Terms and Conditions

Experiences last for approximately seven minutes.

Open seven days a week from 10:30am until an hour before zoo closing time, including weekends and school holidays. Please note that opening times may vary during the week.

This experience is not recommended for guests who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy, have back and neck problems or are pregnant.

All participants must have a ticket for the zoo or a valid membership card.

We only accept card purchases for this experience.

Tickets can be purchased at the VR experience at Budongo Trail, pre-booking is not required.

Anyone under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

Minimum height of 90cm.

Maximum weight of 21 stone.