Edinburgh Zoo is offering a new virtual tour for animal fans to enjoy the zoo experience anywhere in the world.
The Royal Zoological Society Scotland are partnering with video producer Colada Creative and video platform Vimeo to bring wildlife to living rooms.
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An interactive video gives virtual visitors a tour of the zoo allowing them to meet zookeepers and animals without having to travel to the venue in the capital.
Viewing the much loved penguin, meerkat and giraffe exhibits ‘visitors’ will also be able to learn more about the animals from expert commentary throughout the tour.
The zoo is hoping the virtual experience will encourage more visitors to the park as it has fully reopened since its coronavirus closure.
Laura Moore, communications manager at Royal Zoological Society Scotland said: “As a wildlife conservation charity working with rare and endangered species from around the world, this new feature will offer a special new insight into the work that takes place here at Edinburgh Zoo.
“The video was initially shared with our valued members and supporters and is now live on our website for animal and wildlife fans from around the world to learn more about the species and connect with nature from the comfort of their own home.
“It will give people a great insight into the lives of some of our amazing animals and team and we hope it will act as a gateway for people who can’t visit the zoo or inspire more people to come and visit us in person.”
Working with video producers to create the virtual tour, the zoo is hoping to make the experience more accessible to those who may not be able to visit just yet with some exclusive viewing opportunities.
Director at Colada Creative, Jack Brodie said: “Video has become a useful tool for tourist attractions throughout the past two year but, as we return to relatively normal life, it’s great to see brands like Edinburgh Zoo use video, and particularly interactive video, as an ongoing addition to its on-site experience.
“It means that whether someone is in Essex or Edinburgh, they are able to get up close to the action at the zoo and even experience some things that visitors on site can’t see.”
