Exciting technologies such as 'augmented reality'provide new opportunities by combining the natural world with the virtual world. Through engaging visitor experiences, botanic gardens play an important role in connecting people with nature while educating on biodiversity and conservation. Augmented reality, or the merging of the real world with the virtual world, has come a long way since the first hardware was developed in 1968. With smart devices often on hand, augmented reality apps are an excellent modern storytelling choice for a tourist destination, with the ability to overlay digital media to points of interest through GPS technology.
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