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 It wasn’t so long ago that your cell phone had a small display that resembled a calculator, and it was used for phone calls after you put the antenna up. But with all the technology changes, especially in recent years, cell phones are now so much more powerful. The abilities of iPhones and Droid model cell phones to not only place calls but also play video, text, hold music and take pictures have made them much sought-after devices. And now, you can even have the Buffalo Zoo on them!
As part of Erie County Executive Chris Collins’ tourism initiative, the Buffalo Zoo and Odysseus Mobile Computing have collaborated on a phone tour unlike any other. While other cell phone tours act purely as audio guides around an attraction, the Buffalo Zoo’s “app” provides visitors with a new interactive experience.
Using all the smartphone capabilities, this new Zoo tour not only tells you where everything is located, including exhibits, gift shops, concession stands, but, it also incorporates built-in GPS technology, so visitors can be guided around the Zoo.
The app opens with a map of the main animal exhibits, and from there, you can tailor your Zoo experience.
- Visitors are presented with an electronic map of the grounds where key points of interest are highlighted.
- Users are easily able to access multimedia information about exhibits, amenities or events at the venue by searching alphabetically.
- App users are able to locate themselves within the zoo grounds using GPS technology and fully-featured versions give directions to exhibits and amenities
- at the zoo.
Visitors who wish to add the premium content for $0.99, can also download keeper talks to hear about individual animals and learn more about their distinct personalities and likes and dislikes.
In addition, visitors are encouraged to interact with their friends, family and zoo staff via Facebook, Twitter and surveys within the app. Download the app to experience it yourself and discover these and the many other fun features of the Buffalo Zoo App!
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