The Impact of Immersive Exhibits on Connection to Nature and Environmental Responsibility
As museums, zoos, and other science institutions are increasingly trying to promote connection to nature and environmentally responsible behavior, there has been a recent shift away from interpretive nature exhibits to constructed immersive nature experiences. However, the impact of this new form of nature experience on visitors' connection to nature and behavior has not been well studied. Accordingly, the researchers investigated how the experience of visiting an immersive free-flying butterfly exhibit impacted feelings of connection to nature and environmentally responsible behavior.