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Photo solutions FOR

Zoos & Aquariums 

Transform moments of wonder into profitable souvenirs with immersive photo activations.

Sharingbox designs photo and video systems that capture the emotions sparked by animal discovery

while increasing revenue for your zoo or aquarium.

BOOST YOUR SITE’S REVENUE WITH PHOTO SERVICES

How to turn visitor smiles into additional revenue for your zoo or aquarium:

Offer unforgettable visual experiences

While our immersive visual activations plunge visitors deeper into terrestrial or marine wildlife, our photo and video systems capture their encounters with their favorite animals and provide them with fun and educational memories that cannot be reproduced with a smartphone. Each image becomes a cherished souvenir for your visitors and a powerful promotional asset for your site. Whether in a zoo or an aquarium, our solutions create emotional connections that drive sales.

Highlight the image of your zoological site

All our photo and video installations, whether fully automated or photographer managed, are tailored to reflect and enhance the universe of your zoo or aquarium: tropical forests, coral reefs, polar habitats and more. From immersive scenography to customized print templates, in which we can integrate educational content about wildlife, our creative teams ensure your photo services strengthen the brand image of your site.

Create unique images that drive purchases

Our specialized graphic designers create unique and fully customized designs, producing exceptional images specifically tailored to your zoological site, making visitors more eager to purchase their photos. With spectacular concepts, original graphics and flattering filters, our creative designs appeal to all audiences.

Turn beautiful photos into premium keepsakes

The high quality of our photo prints, available in various sizes and enhanced by the exclusive DNP creative photo papers, adds value that justifies a higher retail price. In addition to classic 10×15 photo prints with a glossy finish, we enable you to increase your margin with high value-added prints in various sizes, such as the larger 15×20 format, the elegant 20×20 square format, or the fun 2×6 photo strip. You can make your photos even more eye catching with trendy personalized photo stickers, luxurious metallic or super matte prints. And to add even more value to your photo prints, we can also provide custom photo sleeves personalized with your zoo or aquarium branding.

Build visitor loyalty

Stars for a day! Thanks to creative photos and videos, your guests keep beautiful pictures capturing the best memories of their visit and strengthening their attachment to your wildlife site over time. More than just pictures, our personalized photo and video are also marketing tools that encourage repeat visits in your zoos and aquariums.

Turn visitors into ambassadors

The stunning photo and video content we provide inspires visitors to proudly share their most memorable moments in your zoo or aquarium. Their social media posts expand your organic reach and elevate your site’s brand awareness.

SHARINGBOX EXPERTISE FOR ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

Experts in tourism photography and experiential marketing, we have been designing the most innovative photo and video activations for over a decade. Our mission is to help our partners achieve their business goals through exceptional visual experiences that deliver high value memories. We bring this unique technical and creative expertise to zoos and aquariums by offering highly profitable photo services tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of each site, including:

Attractive visual experiences

Virtual encounters with wild or marine animals, immersive photos in their natural environments… We design immersive visual activations that captivate visitors, enrich the visit and spark the desire to purchase souvenir images from your site.

High-performing profit sources

Our photo and video solutions for zoos and aquariums are optimized for maximum revenue with minimal investment and operating costs.

Flexible business models

Revenue sharing partnerships, rentals, or mixed solutions, our models adapt to all investment capacities. Our dedicated local teams are available to help you find the best possible contract model for your zoological site.

Tailored end-to-end project management

For all the photo services we install in zoos and aquariums, our dedicated local teams work with our partners at every stage of the project. From project conceptualization to operation, our experts guide you through every step, including choosing the most effective photo systems for the site, studying the most suitable locations and signage based on visitor flows, and recommending solutions to upsell photo packs bundled with online entrance ticket purchases… By refining every detail, we deliver highly efficient photo services that elevate the visitor experience and maximize your site’s revenue.

Perfect adaptability

Our solutions, whether fully automated or managed by photographers, are modular and scalable to adapt to all zoological site configurations. We work closely with our partners to tailor each photo system to the specific needs of their zoo or aquarium.

Complete customization

From activations design to photo finishing, all our creations are thought to enhance the image of our partners’ sites and attract visitors. Every visual element reflects the unique universe of each zoo and aquarium.

Reliable and efficient technologies

Our systems require minimal maintenance and feature remote monitoring to guarantee smooth, uninterrupted service. This guarantees that photo services in your site are always ready to capture every sales opportunity, freeing staff to concentrate on delivering the best possible visitor experience.

Proven marketing expertise

We provide a comprehensive range of marketing tools to maximize the commercial impact of our photo services in zoos and aquariums. In particular, we provide advanced tools for GDPR compliant data collection and real time analytics dashboards. We create promotional displays specifically designed for each site. We can also develop solutions for the online presale of photo packs included with admission tickets.

Event-ready activations

Ideal for boosting and renewing visitor interest during special or seasonal events, we can easily adapt the visuals and prints of our photo activations to all special events organized in zoos and aquariums.

FIND THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR SITE

Designed for all types of sites, our range includes customizable standard solutions that are easy to install and perfectly suited for locations welcoming fewer than 50 000 visitors per year. With tailored business models, smaller sites can enhance the visitor experience and increase their revenue.

For sites welcoming more than 50 000 visitors per year, we offer solutions with advanced features and business models optimized for high visitor flows. These installations help maximize engagement, streamline operations, and generate additional revenue across the largest sites.

FAQ

ABOUT PHOTO SERVICES IN ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

Why offer photo services in a zoological site?

In addition to generating additional revenue, well designed photo services engage visitors, immerse them further in the site’s universe and enhance their overall experience. The photo products created prolong the pleasure of the visit and contribute to amplifying the site’s promotion on social media.

Which photo or video solution suits a zoo or an aquarium best?

It depends on the size and configuration of your site, the visual experiences you wish to offer, and the level of service you want to provide. Whether it is a “Scan & Capture” photo tour, connected photo booths, all in one photo kiosks, or a photographer service, we have the right solution for your zoo or aquarium. Don’t hesitate to request a free expertise from our local team.

How to optimize the performance of photo services in a wildlife site?

Promote photo packs online, optimize signage, integrate activations into the visitor journey, and offer premium print options. To ensure the success of a photo service in a zoological site, key steps include:

– Informing visitors before their visit through communication and online upselling of photo packs

– Highlighting the service at the entrance with attractive signage

– Engaging visitors by making activations part of the museum experience

– Ensuring intuitive interfaces

– Creating strong emotional impact with exceptional visuals

– Printing high quality prints quickly onsite

– Updating designs regularly to meet evolving visitor expectations.

What is the cost of a photo service in a zoo or aquarium?

The cost of a photo solution for a zoo or aquarium depends on the type of experience you want to offer, the image capture system, photo printing options, and the length of the contract. In addition to a wide range of solutions tailored to your needs, Sharingbox also offers different business models: revenue sharing, rental, or a combination of both models to suit your site’s budget. As we offer solutions for all budgets, don’t hesitate to request a free assessment from our experts to find the best photo system for your zoo or aquarium.

What is the required commitment duration for installing sharingbox photo services in a park?

Whether on rental or revenue sharing basis, our contracts are flexible to meet the needs and financing capabilities of our partners. Our standard installations duration is 3 to 4 years, but seasonal installations for a few months are also possible.

How can a high quality photo printing system increase revenue for a zoo or aquarium?

Thanks to high performance DNP photo printers and cutting-edge proprietary software, sharingbox systems produce personalized, studio quality photo prints instantly, in a wide range of formats and with exceptional finishes that give them true added value. With a choice of print sizes ranging from photo strips to large panoramic prints, you can increase your sales volume by adapting to all your visitors’ expectations. Thanks to luxurious photo papers such as the shiny Metallic or the silky Super Matte, you can sell photo prints with much higher margins. With original personalized photo stickers, you can generate a large number of impulse purchases. With coupon photos, you can create joint sales promotions. For every zoo or aquarium, we have the type of photo print that will maximize its photo revenue.

What types of marketing data can a photo system collect?

Email, name, age… all personal data we collect strictly complies with the GDPR and can be configured to meet your marketing needs: CRM, loyalty programs, promotional campaigns, etc.

How can our photo activations create emotional connections with visitors?

Immersive experiences, themed filters, virtual sets, augmented reality, our exceptional visuals highlight visitors within your zoological site’s context. These images, kept and shared, extend the magic of the visit and turn instant emotions into lasting memories.