Wild Arctic simulates a helicopter flight in the icy lands of the Arctic. At the end, you can also meet some of the animals that are part of the fauna of the North Pole.
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Another option is to participate in the expedition ?on foot?. The scenes are the same seen by those who choose the helicopter ride. However, there is no movement and everyone can walk around the projection room.
You can visit the attraction at SeaWorld, more precisely in front of the Shamu Stadium.
Until January 2020, it was also possible for you to enjoy this attraction at SeaWorld San Diego. However, it was closed permanently on that date.
Wild Arctic features
The representation of the place
The Wild Arctic environment references the ?Franklin Exploration Center?. In turn, this is the agency responsible for guiding you through the North Pole.
The scenery is amazing and you will really feel like an Arctic explorer. For example, at the end, there is a representation of a shelter used by those who venture into the icy lands.
The Ride
Wild Arctic is a simulator capable of reproducing the flight of a helicopter in the region. Therefore, you will feel movements such as turns and ?dunks? of the vehicle in the middle of the Arctic.
On the other hand, you can also choose not to ?fly? over the North Pole. Wild Arctic also has a 'walking' expedition.
Through this mode, visitors stay in a projection room where there is no simulation of movements, only the scenes of the tour.
At all times, in both types of projection, you will be able to observe animals such as polar bears and even walruses.
Finally, when leaving the projection room (simulator or not), Wild Arctic has a tank that has beluga whales, walruses and seals. Without a doubt, this part of the attraction is the one that most attracts the attention of visitors!
The total ride time is approximately 5 minutes. However, you can observe the animals and take pictures of them for as long as you want! Fortunately, there is no restriction for this part.
How is the Wild Arctic queue?
First of all, you must choose whether to take the ?helicopter? or 'on foot'. Afterwards, you will be directed to the departure point.
Simulator
When you are in line to board, pay attention to the TV screen in front of you.
Through it, the Franklin Exploration Center coordinator will invite you to participate in the expedition.
How is the Wild Arctic course?
The Wild Arctic video is the same on both versions of the attraction. So just remember that the ?helicopter? it has movements, unlike the ?walk? walk.
Also, I think it's important for you to know that these movements are not sudden. Therefore, Wild Arctic is a ride for all the family!
Finally, the projection simulates a visit to the Arctic. Through it, learn more about the icy environment and the animals that live there.
In the end, an adventure can be lived: the on-board computer suffers a failure. Finally, your expedition group will face an avalanche of ice, but manage to save themselves.
Wild Arctic animals
At first, SeaWorld could be summarized as a marine zoo. However, over time, that changed.
After being criticized by environmentalists, the park began to withdraw some of the attractions with animals (eg, orcas).
However, you should also be aware: would the animals that were born there, be able to survive in the open sea?
The answer is no! Therefore, some attractions still have the display of these animals.
In addition, the park also functions as a rehabilitation site. For example, when an animal is rescued from exploitation conditions, it can receive treatment at the SeaWorld.
Finally, for your peace of mind: observe how happy the animals are, even though they are ?locked up? there. The good treatment they receive is clear.
Also, note that SeaWorld has educational moments at all of its attractions. Through them, you will learn about the preservation of each of the species.
See how the tour goes
Some technical information about Wild Arctic
- Opening of the attraction: 1995;
- Capacity of people: 59 people per cart;
- Duration of the attraction: about 5 minutes;
- Minimum height to enjoy the attraction: 1.07 meters.
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