“Critical Distance” immerses visitors in a holographic orca pod and allows them to witness the challenges faced by this endangered species. This social augmented reality (AR) experience highlights a pod of 24 endangered Southern Resident orcas living in the Pacific Ocean’s Salish Sea. See firsthand how the orcas, including six-year-old Kiki, must overcome obstacles created by humans to effectively hunt for food — and, ultimately, survive.
Visitors must be 10 years or older to experience the Critical Distance augmented reality presentation. This augmented reality experience has flashing lights and loud noises.
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TO DO:
Join Kiki’s orca pod in Augmented Reality with a Microsoft HoloLens 2
Swim with the orcas and discover how they “see” you with echolocation
Follow the J-Pod family tree and see how they are connected
Use your phone to find ways you can act to protect this critical species
Play hands-on activities to know what you have in common with orcas and how they use echolocation
