Melbourne’s first Hologram Zoo opening in Ringwood Square

An exciting cohort of animals, including extinct dinosaurs, will headline a new zoo in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The catch? All the animals will be life-size 3D holograms

The Hologram Zoo will open on Saturday. Picture: Supplied.

Majestic humpback whales, herds of elephants, tigers and even extinct dinosaurs will be on display at a new zoo in Ringwood.

The only catch? All the animals will be life-size 3D holograms.

Eastern suburbs locals Kerri Pearce and Andrew Campey will open Melbourne’s first Hologram Zoo at Ringwood Square on Saturday.

All the animals will be life-size 3D holograms. Picture: Supplied.

“We are so excited to have people come face-to-face with animals in a way they would never be able to see them,” Dr Pearce said.

The zoo will have 20 different wildlife enclosures with animals from the sea, savanah, rainforests and even extinct dinosaurs.

It will also have a function space for parties and a photo studio.

Visitors will be able to watch the animal holograms in their natural habitat. Picture: Supplied.

“We are both vegans and nerds that want to pour our heart and souls in conservation,” Dr Pearce said.

“This zoo is a more sustainable way to connect with nature and a responsible way to experience wildlife without captivity.

“No live animals means zero environmental footprint while still inspiring a love for wildlife and conservation.”

The zoo will have 20 different wildlife enclosures will animals from across the world. Picture: Supplied.

Dr Pearce said the 20 enclosures are just the beginning for the Hologram Zoo, with more animal encounters and experiences to be added to the space in the coming months.

The holograms were created by Bruce Dell’s Axiom Holographics, the company behind

Bill Gates’ hologram aquarium in the Maldives and a hologram table for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hologram Zoo is located at 24 Charter St, Ringwood.