Ark Encounter expanding biblical VR experience [Video]

Ark Encounter, a creationist theme park in Kentucky, is taking its ‘Truth Traveler’ virtual reality (VR) experience to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri.

Home to an enormous replica of Noah’s ark, Ark Encounter is owned and operated by Christian apologetics ministry Answers in Genesis. It opened in 2016 and has a sister attraction called the Creation Museum.

Answers in Genesis has broken ground on the new attraction for Pigeon Forge, which it has described as a “unique combination of cutting-edge technology blended with captivating biblical narratives”.

As well as the biblical VR experience, the new location will offer a state-of-the-art planetarium with laser projectors. It is scheduled to open early next year.

Truth Traveler, a multi-sensory VR ride that immerses guests in key moments in biblical history, is also getting a third location in Branson.

“I’m excited that once again we are stepping out in faith to build some special attractions, this time taking them out to where people are in the …