It’s pretty clear that Bangkokians can’t get enough of immersive exhibitions. Recently, sparkling light shows have sprung up like mushrooms, whether it’s the ongoing The Little Prince Universe - An Immersive Journey at ICONSIAM or the Bangkok Illumination Festival 2024. Our love for such experiences shows no sign of slowing down, which is probably why King Power Mahanakhon has launched Mahanakhon SkyVerse featuring the world’s first immersive digital zoo in the city’ exhibition under the concept, Mahanakhon Oasis. It brings nature and wildlife to life in a dazzling show.
Curated by House of Illumination, the team behind exhibitions like the Hello Kitty Exhibition: Celebration of Friendship and Snoopy Space Odyssey, this all-ages light show puts a new spin on the zoo experience. While you won’t be meeting any real animals, the light and sound effects in each room will totally wow you. Even in the heart of the concrete jungle, this exhibition gives you the chance to experience how nature and city life can come together through the magic of art.
Split across nine immersive zones, each one tells a unique story about nature and wildlife through a digital medium. Among the zones is The Floral Oasis, a digital garden where flowers and birds coexist in a kaleidoscope of beautiful colours, and The Night Oasis, where nocturnal creatures shine in a surreal reimagining of a night safari. Keep an eye out too, because you might spot Moo Deng floating peacefully in the moon-lit water.
The star of the show, the irresistibly cute pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo comes to life in several zones including The Reflection Oasis, where you can enjoy her company while sitting in a boat, and the Spirit Animal Oasis, where you can get creative by colouring various animals – including Moo Deng, elephants and capybaras. Once you’re done, scan your masterpiece and watch it appear on the surrounding walls, moving and interacting in real-time.
The world’s first immersive digital zoo in the city is now open and runs until July 31. Tickets are priced at B350. To find out more visit the website.