Wild Earth: Philadelphia Zoo Edition Customizing an Existing EnTCo's The Ride Works® Project The Philadelphia Zoo was a critical partner in the creation of the original Wild Earth: African Plains Edition. Wanting to put their own stamp on the attraction, the Zoo partnered again with The Ride Works® to develop an experience that highlighted the Zoo's unique research projects and safari programs. New scripts were created to utilize Zoo personnel for the guide characters and additional species were added to draw attention to animals under the Zoo's care. Dodge became the ride's sponsor and their trucks were included in the visuals as well as the exterior theming of the ride vehicles. The souvenir article was revamped to underscore the ride sponsor as well as to emphasize the Zoo's message of conservation. A special pre-show video was produced that starred the Philadelphia Zoo's personalities, including Ron Fricke, V.P. of Education. Set in the safari's base camp, the video introduces the safari, demonstrates the vehicle's controls to the adventurers, and extends the overall experience.

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CORE DETAILS Launch Date   March, 2005 Project Length: 7 months Show Specs   3 minute show   24 guests/hr/unit   1 Driver Position   1 Photographer Positions   4 additional custom species   3 minute pre-show video eMotion Theatre Specs   XSpeed   2 seat interactive multiplayer   Hydraulic   3 DOF   ±45° pitch, variable range   ±25° roll   24" heave range   5.1 Surround Sound   HD 16:9 Projection   3 units in themed installation Awards   2005, TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement, Limited Budget

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