The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority has launched an augmented reality experience at Kings Park in time for the school holidays.
The Authority has teamed up with Perth entrepreneur, Markr Systems to enhance the experience of visitors to the park.
Minister for the Environment, Reece Whitby said augmented reality images had been installed in the Conservation Garden with stories and pictures that would help educate visitors on conservation and ecosystem restoration.
“The app will also enable multilingual audiences to enjoy the experience with an in-built translation service,” Mr Whitby said.
“Visitors can discover more of the behind-the-scenes work being done at Kings Park and around the State to conserve rare plants and restore them into their natural habitats.”
“Kings Park is Perth’s most visited destination and this type of innovation will only enhance the visitor experience,” the Minister said.
“The park is recognised world-wide for its work in conservation, science and displays of magnificent and unique flora, and this new app will make it easier for people to learn more about what makes Western Australia so special.”
More Markr experiences are being developed for other locations in the park, including the State War Memorial and the Tobruk Memorial precinct on May Drive, providing information about new memorial projects commemorating the Korean War and the Battle of Crete.
