Edutainment at its best: a British-Croatian venture brings history and nature to life in the heart of Zagreb
WANDIA is Zagreb's newest destination for shared, story-led immersive experiences using the most advanced 4th generation VR technology. WANDIA was founded by British entrepreneur Jonathan Cooper and Croatian entrepreneur Maja Jelisić Cooper, the international investors and master franchisers behind the globally successful Museum of Illusions. They bring the same flair for unforgettable visitor experiences to an entirely new format.
BBCC was delighted to attend the grand opening of WANDIA at Vlaška 9 (Europe Square), celebrating a new cooperation between the Founders and French VR company Excurio. The celebration was attended by recently arrived French Ambassader Claudia Scherer-Effosse, Excurio CEO Fabien Barati, President of the Franco-Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Višnja Ježić Sorić, BBCC President Paul Suchar, BBCC Board Members Oona Schreiner and Renata Nevidal, and a number of BBCC members.
Stories you step inside
At WANDIA, the story comes first. True to its name, WANDIA invites guests to wander through ancient chambers, across prehistoric landscapes and through time itself. Guests don't simply watch, they become part of the story in a multi-sensory experience that unfolds all around them. It is edutainment at its best: learning about our past and our planet through play, discovery and shared adventure. The experience is equally rewarding for every generation and every colleague, from new starters to senior executives. Two, 45-minute expeditions, developed with leading international experts, currently await:
The Khufu Pyramid – Explore Ancient Egypt as an archaeologist: uncover secret chambers, sail on the royal barge and rise to the summit of the Great Pyramid.
The Evolution of Life – Journey through 3.5 billion years of life on Earth, walk among the dinosaurs and watch the planet transform around you.
The technology quietly stays in the background. What guests take home is the fun, the adventure, the new knowledge and the conversations that follow.
Opportunities for business
WANDIA offers BBCC members several ways to work together:
Team building – With room for more than 60 participants at once across two arenas, WANDIA suits single departments and whole companies alike. Each expedition rewards communication and cooperation. The venue is fully accessible, welcoming multi-generational teams and colleagues with reduced mobility.
Employee benefits – WANDIA offers partner companies special rates for their employees, who can enjoy the experience together with their immediate family.
Corporate gifts – "Experience Vouchers" are a memorable alternative to traditional gifts for clients, partners and staff, just in time for the Christmas season and any company celebration.
Client entertainment – A distinctive setting in which to host visiting partners and show them a new side of Zagreb.
WANDIA is a fine example of how British-Croatian partnership continues to create something genuinely new for Zagreb. BBCC members interested in team building, employee benefit schemes or corporate gift packages are warmly invited to contact the WANDIA team at info@wandia.hr.
Wandia website and general tickets: www.wandia.hr
