Experience wildlife conservation like never before. The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, has partnered with Immotion to bring the Wild Explorer VR Experience to the Rio Grande Valley. Take a seat inside state-of-the-art, motion-synchronized virtual reality pods, put on a high-definition VR headset, and journey to the front lines of global wildlife conservation alongside world-renowned marine biologists and primatologists.

“Gorilla Trek” Experience

Travel 10,000 feet up the extinct volcanoes of Rwanda with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski (CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund). Witness the rare, dramatic family dynamics of endangered mountain gorillas as silverbacks compete for control of the troop.

“The Great Migration” Experience

Witness the peaks and perils of millions of free-roaming wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they traverse East Africa’s savannah grasslands. Journey across the Maasai Mara River in Kenya to Tanzania’s Serengeti in a continuous trek for survival.

“Legend of Lusca” Experience

Dive deep beneath the ocean surface into the vibrant coral reefs and mysterious shipwrecks of the Bahamas. Encounter majestic sharks and diverse marine creatures on a high-definition underwater safari.

• Official Public Opening Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
• Location Inside the Zoo: Located in front of Special Events Building, just a short walk from the main entrance.
• Admission Ticket Price: $7.00 per person (Available as an add-on at the main entrance ticket booths or directly at the attraction site).
• Film Duration: Approximately 7 minutes per experience.
• Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where can I buy tickets for the Wild Explorer VR experience?

Tickets can be purchased as an add-on at the Gladys Porter Zoo main entrance ticket windows when you arrive, or directly at the counter inside the Special Events Building attraction site.

How much does the VR attraction cost?

Admission to the Wild Explorer VR pods is $7.00 per person, in addition to regular regular Zoo admission.

Is the VR attraction synchronized with movement?

Yes. The Immotion VR pods are fully motion-based and precisely synchronized with the 3D cinematography of the film to simulate real-world movement safely.

What are the age or height restrictions for the VR pods?

A minimum height standee is located at the attraction entrance. Children must meet the minimum height requirement displayed at the door frame to safely ride the motion-sync pods.