San Antonio, TX, May 4, 2022 – Embark on an immersive expedition at San Antonio Zoo this summer with a brand new attraction, the 4D Theater. The action spills out of the screen over the audience with thrill-enhancing sensory special effects—from water mist to tremors beneath the feet. Guests will enjoy wild, family-friendly entertainment and exclusive blockbuster content that fully immerses and entertains guests with features like AQUAMAN™: The 4D Experience® and Planet Earth II: 4D Experience®.
“We are incredibly excited to announce the anticipated arrival of this thrilling new attraction,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “Our 4D Theater integrates the highest quality 3D high-definition projection with in-seat and in-theater effects to create a fully immersive experience that teaches about wildlife! Whether you are looking for a thrill or an escape from the heat, May the 4D Theater be with you on your next San Antonio Zoo adventure.”
Features for the 4D Theater will rotate periodically throughout the year and be mission-aligned to San Antonio Zoo. The immersive theater with Project Selva theming will allow guests to embark on exciting adventures through wildlife and wild places with various special effects, including bubbles, snow, scent, FX lighting, water mist, seat vibrations, and wind. Upon its opening, the 4D Theater will be included in a Fun Day Ticket or can be purchased separately.
In addition to the 4D Theater, Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures opens this summer, shedding new light on the world’s most fascinating creatures of underwater darkness. Enjoy activations across the zoo, including larger-than-life photographs, live entertainment, aquatic animal interactions, and a toad’ally immersive 4D Theater feature, Planet Earth II: 4D Experience!
To celebrate this exciting announcement, San Antonio Zoo is offering 20% off annual memberships from May 4th until May 8th. Plan your summer expedition to San Antonio Zoo and save 20% off of your membership with discount code: MAY4D https://sazoo.org/memberships/
To learn more about Project Selva and the Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo visit: https://www.projectselva.org/
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About San Antonio Zoological Society
San Antonio Zoological Society was established in 1929 and is a nonprofit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife. The society operates San Antonio Zoo, Will Smith Zoo School, Edutainment, Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo, and Kiddie Park.
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About San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo®, operating since 1914, is a nonprofit zoological facility committed to securing a future for wildlife. Through its passion and expertise in animal care, conservation, and education, the zoo’s mission is to inspire its community to love, engage with, act for and protect animals and the places they live. The zoo welcomes more than a million visitors each year and is open year-round. San Antonio Zoo operates the largest nature based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park. San Antonio Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and Humane Certified by American Humane.
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About Center for Conservation and Research
The Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo® is operated by San Antonio Zoological Society, a non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife through a variety of approaches, including fieldwork, scientific study, and husbandry of rare, threatened, and endangered species. The center is located on the grounds of San Antonio Zoo and leads or participates in conservation projects across the globe and throughout the United States, with particular emphasis on Texas. Notable projects include Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project, Mexican Blindcat Program, Flatwood Salamander Project, Georgia Salamander Project, Project Selva in the Peruvian Amazon, Japanese Giant Salamander Project, and even directly beneath San Antonio working with Edwards Aquifer species such as the Texas Blind Salamander.
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