Giant Screen Theater

See an exciting lineup of award-winning, science-based documentaries made for Giant Screen and IMAX® theaters.

Travel the world through the Giant Screen Theater and use your Fernbank ticket as your passport for adventure.

One Giant Screen film is included with General Admission (subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn more.

Visit each film's page to learn more about available accessibility options.

Now Playing*

Secrets of Great Salt Lake

Playing Daily at 10:15 a.m., Noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Run time: 45 minutes

Secrets of Great Salt Lake takes audiences on an epic journey from Ice Age giants to today’s rare ecosystem, where life thrives in waters five times saltier than the ocean. From the snow-capped Rockies to majestic wetlands, witness how water connects all living things—and meet the people working to protect this extraordinary lake for the future.

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Wild Rescue

Playing daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

Run time: 25 minutes

Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals.

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Coming Soon

*Titles, dates and showtimes are subject to change without notice.

The Gift of Learning

Fernbank’s immersive Giant Screen Theater offers state-of-the-art digital laser projection with 2D and 3D capabilities, which was made possible by a generous gift from local entrepreneur, Dante Stephensen, a lifelong advocate of learning, travel and natural history. Stephensen was committed to educating youth for generations to come with awe-inspiring movies that encourage exploration, discovery and the protection of our shared global home.

Film by Jef Bredemeier.