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Mohan Yadav opens India’s first 14D virtual zoo in Indore
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has opened a 14D virtual zoo and digital jungle safari at Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya, the Indore Zoo. Spread over 8,000 sq ft, the facility includes…
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has opened a 14D virtual zoo and digital jungle safari at Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya, the Indore Zoo. Spread over 8,000 sq ft, the facility includes a 14D cinema theatre, hologram zoo, and immersive 3D experiences developed under a public-private partnership, described by officials as India's first such attraction within a zoo.
The 14D theatre uses moving seats with sensory effects such as wind, water spray, fog, bubbles, and vibrations synced to simulated forest and wildlife scenes. A gorilla-shaped entrance leads to a roar-simulating maze, fibre-optic garden, and holographic mirror bridge. The project aims to make wildlife education accessible without a physical safari.
The virtual facility operates Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, offering 16 shows per day, each lasting about 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 70 per person and cover the three main attractions.
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Madhya Pradesh already operates some of India's most-visited zoos, and this public-private model could set a precedent for other municipal zoos seeking revenue beyond ticket gates without expanding animal enclosures. The facility's 8,000-sq-ft footprint and 20-minute show times suggest it is designed for high visitor turnover as much as education. Zoo authorities have not disclosed the project cost or profit-sharing terms with the private partner, details that will determine whether similar facilities become viable elsewhere. The 14D format is rare in Indian zoos, most sensory cinemas are in standalone amusement parks, so visitor uptake and repeat attendance over the next six months will be the concrete test of the model's replicability.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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