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Hand-sanitizing stations are available throughout the venue.Theater seats are cleaned and the VR goggles are sanitized in a UV light machine after each viewing.The “Undersea Explorer” pre-show activities and lobby abide by the six-foot physical distancing protocols.“We’ve created a safe, educational and adventurous way to explore underwater wildlife and hope that guests become passionate about oceanic conservation through this unique VR experience.”
“At a time when getting out of the house feels like a luxury, it’s a thrill to open our doors and let the public experience ‘Undersea Explorer,’” said Rod Findley, Group Commercial Director of Immotion.
Take a “Jawsome” selfie in the hyper-realistic shark cage, learn about the amazing anatomy of the humpback whale, track the real-time movement of sharks around the world and learn the secrets of the humpback whale songs – all activities guests can experience in the virtual undersea adventure pre-show area. Track a newborn and its mom undersea and see how the behavior of the mother evolves as the calf matures. “Swimming with Humpbacks” – Follow marine biologist/cameraman Jeff Hester as he sets out to learn about the behavior of mother humpback whales and their calves. The dive features the world’s first VR POV Shark Cam from a camera mounted on a shark’s dorsal fin! “Shark Dive” – “Swim” with marine biologist Matthew Smukall and Shark Whisperer Mike Dornellas as they dive among tiger sharks and hammerheads. With a mission to support marine conservation through the creation of engaging events, “Undersea Explorer” features cutting-edge technology syncing 360-degree stereoscopic VR with dynamic motion seating for the ultimate below-the-sea adventure.Īs part of the “Undersea Explorer” exhibition, attendees can explore various experiences including: These experiences, created by Immotion’s Emmy® Award-winning documentary team, presents live-action educational and adventurous content guided by marine biologists and wildlife experts. The newest addition to Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, this immersive experience center features state-of-the-art, motion platform VR technology transporting guests to the ocean’s depths. Is the Newport Aquarium a favorite spot for your family? Which animals are your favorite? Let us know in the comments!Īnd for more photos, videos, and information, be sure to follow along with both the Newport Aquarium and the Wave Foundation to go behind the scenes and see more of the animals.Īnd if you’d like to take more virtual tours of Kentucky, get a closer look at our beautiful horse country and famous horse farms.Guests will get an up-close-and-personal look at sharks, humpback whales, and other underwater wildlife with the “Undersea Explorer Virtual Reality Theater,” an all-new attraction from Immotion. The Newport Aquarium in Kentucky is a destination you should experience firsthand, but these virtual aquatic adventures will definitely hold you over until you can visit the sharks, penguins, and other animals again. 
Watch one of the Aquatic Adventures with the Wave Foundation in this video of a lively shark feeding: But that just means we have something exciting to look forward to with our next visit to the exciting Newport Aquarium in Kentucky. This new area had just opened right before the aquarium had to close down.
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