Fear to Fascination: Saving Animals Using Immersive Experiences

  • Room: S310EFGH
  • Session Number:848
Monday, November 15, 2021: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Joshua Blaylock, ICAP
Senior Manager, Exhibits and Projects
Georgia Aquarium
Speaker
Sarah Brenkert
Principal Evaluator
Seattle Aquarium
Speaker
Emily Insalaco
General Curator
Denver Zoo

Description

Sharks, Frogs, Snakes – Oh My!  All animals need our help!  Learn how zoos and aquariums from around the world create and execute immersive experiences to create empathy and deep connections to save all animals.  These immersive experience get guests eye to eye and fin to fin, where animals like sharks and snakes win the hearts and minds of even the biggest skeptics.  We will share insights from animal care staff and exhibit designers on creating a great experience and evaluators will share data for a step by step guide on how you too can create programs for the biggest impact.

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