In early childhood, the development of empathy and perspective-taking is key to good social relationships with other children and adults, as well as school-related learning. Engaging with animals can be an effective tool for developing these skills, since an animal’s needs and emotions are clearly different from a child’s.

Virry enables parents and children to learn together through new formats of educational entertainment and continually evolving content. Parents and caregivers can feel good about their entertainment choices with Virry, knowing that children will be entertained for hours while gaining appreciation for wild animals and their protection, as well as practising emotional skills.

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  Nigel Marven

  Wildlife Presenter & Producer

  “Virry is a brilliant interactive app for young children. Meerkats, rhinos, giraffes and lions - you couldn’t hope for more endearing creatures. Wonderful shots of the animals in action so kids can really get to know how a lion moves or a giraffe feeds. My daughter enjoyed the top facts and couldn’t wait to tell her friends that a lion eats 50 burgers a day. A great introduction to the natural world which should really engender a passion for many wonderful creatures.”

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  Gail F. Melson Ph.D

  Purdue University, USA,
  the author of “Where the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children”.

  “At first, I was dubious that having children spend more time on an ipad would help connect them to wild creatures, but interactive apps can bring images of wild animals – in high definition—close up and vivid, while at the same time, not disturbing the animals. The sense of engagement with these animals can heighten children’s commitment to caring for and preserving them. Links to other videos and interesting facts about the animal kingdom lead children on a virtual voyage of discovery. I became a convert. Besides the excitement of seeming to interact with wild creatures such as lions and rhinos, this app builds in important developmental skills.”

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  Aubrey H Fine

  Professor/ Licensed Psychologist
  CA Poly State University

  “Many of us would like to go on a safari and connect with nature and visit exotic animals. Virry allows us to do this without leaving our homes. The unique App allows us to not only learn about 4 species of exotic animals but also allows us to visit with them up close. Virry can be an excellent tool to expose children to some of the behaviors of lions, giraffes, rhinos and meerkats as well as learn about their dietary habits. It is an excellent tool, which children and their families may enjoy for hours.
  I would highly recommend the app.”

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  Dominic West

  Actor

  “I spent all morning on Virry with my two boys and we love it. We fed a lion and watched a rhino live all from our living room sofa! It’s a safe, educational and utterly compelling way to learn about the animals we love. Get on it, it’s brilliant!”

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  James Schamus

  Award winning Producer & Screenwriter.

  “Virry gives kids’ fascination for our fellow living beings an engaging destination that builds on and nurtures their natural curiosity and empathy.”

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  Dr Marguerite E. O’Haire

  Assistant Professor, Human-Animal Interaction
  Center for the Human-Animal Bond

  “Virry is a fun, engaging, and educational application. Unlike many other apps for children, Virry provides an outlet for learning emotional skills such as patience and empathy. It is innovative, unique, and captures the magical world of wild animals in the palm of your hands.”

• Andy Day

  CBeebies Presenter

  “Virry really engages with a vast age range, from 3 to 9, and even older. It’s very educational and fun too, I love that you can follow animals live 24 hours a day and view their habits and behaviours. I think it will really inspire a thirst for natural history in young people and that’ s hugely important in my book.”

Let Virry entertain and guide you through your adventure and exploration of the animal kingdom!

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