# Explore & Play

> Interactive AR/VR educational app about Arctic and rainforest animal conservation. (iPhone/iPad app by TIMELOOPER INC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-and-play/id1573721581 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TIMELOOPER INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198864036)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2.6 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-and-play/id1573721581/reviews.md

## What is Explore & Play?

"Dive into the free app “Explore & Learn” by Toronto Zoo to discover the challenges faced by animals in the Arctic and the rainforests of Indonesia, plus what you can do to help.

In “On Thin Ice”, you will learn how climate change is disrupting the delicate balance of life in the Arctic. Shrinking sea ice is a huge problem for Arctic wildlife, especially polar bears. Polar bears cannot survive without sea ice. With “On Thin Ice”, you’ll get up close and personal with life-sized AR Arctic animals and learn about their amazing adaptations and the challenges they face due to climate change. You can even be a polar bear and hunt for seals in the VR sea ice game. Try to catch as many seals as you can and gain enough weight before the ice melts! At each stop, you can make a climate action pledge to protect polar bears and other Arctic animals.

In “Rainforest Guardians”, you will learn how wild orangutans are guardians of the rainforests of Indonesia. They shape the ecosystem and help make it possible for all the other plants and animals to live there, too. Unfortunately, rainforests are under threat. Trees are cut down to make way for roads, logging, and palm oil plantations. As the only home for wild orangutans, we need to defend rainforests. Experience first-hand what it takes to be a Rainforest Guardian. You can search for plants and animals in a VR rainforest and unlock the bonus Nature Cam; fly a drone to search for orangutan nests; be like a Toronto Zoo Keeper and perform a health care check; and virtually shop for products made with sustainable palm oil. You can even observe the orangutans at the Toronto Zoo to help us better understand how they use their habitat. Complete each activity to earn your Rainforest Guardian badge!"

## Key features

- AR/VR animal experiences
- Climate change education
- Arctic animal simulations
- Rainforest conservation activities
- Virtual drone exploration
- Health check simulations
- Climate action pledges

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-and-play/id1573721581/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Why

*2022-10-29*

My Avatar does not show up and the pins only show videos

## Frequently asked questions about Explore & Play

### What is Explore & Play?

Explore & Play is a free educational app that uses augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to teach users about animals in the Arctic and Indonesian rainforests, and the challenges they face due to climate change.

### What kind of learning activities are available in Explore & Play?

The app features AR experiences with life-sized Arctic animals, a VR game where you can play as a polar bear hunting seals, VR exploration of rainforests, drone simulations to find orangutan nests, and virtual health checks for orangutans.

### Can I make a difference with Explore & Play?

Yes, you can make climate action pledges within the app to help protect polar bears and other Arctic animals. Completing activities also earns you a Rainforest Guardian badge.

### What devices support Explore & Play?

Explore & Play is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Explore & Play updated?

The app was last updated on March 8, 2024, with version 5.0.9, suggesting regular updates to maintain content and functionality.

### Is Explore & Play suitable for young children?

Yes, Explore & Play has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young children to engage with its educational content and interactive features.

### Does Explore & Play have ads?

No, Explore & Play does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

### What is the learning methodology of Explore & Play?

The app employs an immersive learning methodology through AR and VR simulations, allowing users to actively participate and learn about conservation challenges and solutions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.9 — 2024-03-08

bug fixes

### 5.0.8 — 2024-01-10

bug fixes

### 5.0.7 — 2024-01-02

-Bug fixes.
-Some improvements.
-Analytics system bug fixes.

### 5.0.4 — 2023-11-28

Bug fixes
Some improvements
Analytics system integration
Indoor system integration
Push notification system integration

### 5.0.3 — 2023-08-22

-bug fixes
-some improvements

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