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The rainforest dome
The virtual immersion habitats and virtual animals at the Institute of Critical Zoologists
The Rainforest Dome - enter the immersive, magical world of the rainforest as you put on the virtual reality glasses and go on a whole new adventure. Walk through rivers, trees, waterfalls in this simulation. You'll get to feed the deer, if you are lucky!
Amazonian Fog, The Rainforest Dome, 2007
Leopard on tree , New Guinea Jungle, The Rainforest Dome, 2007
Forest bird chatter, Yamanashi Prefecture, The Rainforest Dome, 2007
The rainforest stimulation is situated in an indoor dome lined with grass and slopes where participants navigate their way through. In the rainforest, partcipants see genuine huge trees and palms. There are numerous waterfalls and a fog that often engulfs the participants, adding to the mystery of the rainforest. Butterflies, birds, deer and large mammals interact with the participants like how they would in real life.
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