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# Virtual Field Trip Platforms
WildEyes Captures 360 Degree Videos of National Park Destinations

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-field-trip
References: [vrfocus](http://vrfocus.com/archives/20123/wildeyes-360-degree-video-project-launches-indiegogo-campaign/) & [igg.me](http://igg.me/at/wildeyes/x)

WildEyes is a [VR software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-reality) that is designed to connect users to the great outdoors with virtual field trips. While nature-focused VR experiences are nothing new, this interactive project targets loves of the outdoors and gives them access to [360 degree videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teleport-by-varjo) of 59 national parks in the US.

For those unable to visit every park physically, this [virtual field trip technology platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtour-ai) connects them to the great outdoors while teaching them about the what each park has to offer.

Whether learning about birds and animals that are native to each region or taking in the scenic views of each natural reserve, users will participate in a sensory experience that won't disappoint. WildEyes hopes to be accessible to the masses with the help of an Indiegogo campaign and is ultimately a tool that encourages Gen-Z consumers to interact with nature in a tech-conscious way.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Virtual Field Trip Platforms:** Opportunity to create similar virtual field trip platforms for other tourist destinations or historical monuments.
- **Immersive Nature Education:** Opportunity to create immersive nature education programs to be used as companions for virtual field trip platforms for schools.
- **Technology-enhanced Tourism:** Opportunity to revolutionize the tourism industry by offering technology-enhanced experiences for travelers who cannot afford to travel physically to destinations.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Education:** Immersive VR education can be incorporated by educational institutions to enhance the learning experience for students.
- **Tourism:** Virtual field trip and immersive nature education technologies can be used to enhance the tourism experience for travelers.
- **Entertainment:** Immersive VR nature experiences can be created by the entertainment industry to be sold as standalone experiences or for use in amusement parks.

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