# Animal Safari AR - 3D Learning — Explore in augmented reality!

> Augmented reality app for interactive 3D animal exploration and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by LightUp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-safari-ar-3d-learning/id1468220377 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,406 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 239 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-safari-ar-3d-learning/id1468220377/reviews.md

## What is Animal Safari AR?

With Animal Safari AR, you can go on a safari in your own backyard. For curious explorers of all ages!
 
Fun & Educational Features:
• Place virtual animals anywhere with the magic of augmented reality (AR), from your living room to your backyard
• Take pictures and videos and share them with your friends and family
• Walk around the animals to appreciate their true scale and realistic features
• Listen closely to hear the unique sounds animals make
• Move, rotate, and resize the animals with familiar touch gestures
• Feed your animals with the foods they like to eat, and watch them gobble it up
• Pull up an animal’s information card to learn about its diet, habitat, and more
 
Is a giraffe taller than your house? Is a great white shark bigger than your car? With Animal Safari AR's life-size animals you can find out with the tap of a finger.
 
Travel back in time to the Jurassic era to see majestic dinosaurs come back to life before your eyes, or stay closer to home with a cute kitten or rabbit as your pet companion. There are dozens of realistic animals to choose from, so pick your favorite and get started today.
 
All you need to get started is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with ARKit.

## Key features

- Place virtual animals in AR
- Take photos and videos
- View animals in true scale
- Hear realistic animal sounds
- Interact with animals (move, rotate, resize)
- Feed virtual animals
- Learn animal facts (diet, habitat)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dinosaurs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aquatic Creatures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Birds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beetles | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Animal Safari AR?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🥰 Cute animals
- 🙂 Close-up photos and feeding
- 👍 No ads
- 🙌 Stress relief during pandemic

**Cons**

- 💰 Most animals require purchase
- 🚫 Camera access issues
- 🤔 Unclear feeding and habitat mechanics

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPhone/iOS 16
- Crashes on launch

**Most requested features**

- More free/unlocked animals
- Easier feeding and interaction
- More food variety (fruits, veggies)
- Front-facing camera support
- Photo mode in addition to video

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-safari-ar-3d-learning/id1468220377/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love!🥰🐈‍⬛🙂🐺

*2026-02-08*

I like how the Animals just stay there, and you can get a close up picture and feed them! LOVE

### 1/5 — Not Much To See!

*2025-09-24, version 2.8*

Just Penguin, Tiger, And Wolf!

### 2/5 — Including African elephant and more!

*2025-08-02*

Animals!

### 5/5 — 💕 animal safari

*2025-06-20, version 2.8*

I love it someone else in my class plays it and it looked sooooooooo much fun

### 5/5 — Best game everrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!,!,!

*2025-05-03, version 2.8*

It’s amazing how I can see the animals in the real world

### 5/5 — IT IS SO CUTE 😆

*2025-01-23*

Hello l hope you like animal safari too l like the game because it looks cute and there’s a cat and he is sooooooooooooo adorable ☺️ thank you so much to read this 😃

### 4/5 — Animal safari review

*2024-12-21*

I wish more of the animals were free because almost all of them needed special purchases! Also I wish there’s was more variety on the food

### 3/5 — No monkeys?

*2024-12-16, version 2.8*

No monkeys really

### 5/5 — Game

*2024-07-30, version 2.8*

Cool game

### 1/5 — Don’t work

*2024-07-22*

I can’t allow camera

## Frequently asked questions about Animal Safari AR

### What does Animal Safari AR do?

Animal Safari AR allows users to place realistic 3D animals in their environment using augmented reality. You can explore these animals up close, learn about them, and even interact with them by feeding them or changing their size.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include placing virtual animals anywhere with AR, taking photos and videos, viewing animals at their true scale, hearing their sounds, moving and resizing them with touch gestures, feeding them, and accessing information cards about their diet and habitat.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and offers a selection of animals. Additional animals and features may be available through in-app purchases.

### What devices are compatible with Animal Safari AR?

The app requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch that supports ARKit to function. This ensures the augmented reality features can be utilized effectively.

### What are some common use cases for Animal Safari AR?

Users can use the app for educational purposes, like learning about animal sizes and habitats, or for entertainment, such as creating fun AR photos and videos with virtual animals in their home or backyard. It's also great for exploring different eras, like the Jurassic period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2020-09-17

Now with a new tutorial, many more amazing creatures and a refreshing new look!

### 2.7 — 2020-07-30

Improvements to the interface and overall functionality.

### 2.6 — 2020-07-23

We've redesigned the animal information cards, and added a fun way to feed your animals. Make sure to feed them the food they like!

### 2.5 — 2020-06-21

Brighter, more vibrant animal models and improved video and photo previews.

### 2.4 — 2020-05-29

Now with animal habitat maps, screenshot functionality and new animal packs!

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