The storytelling experience in Balboa Park Alive! unfolds as users physically navigate the streets and pathways of San Diego’s Balboa Park, turning real-world exploration into an interactive narrative. As families move through the park, the app reveals playful, AR-driven moments that encourage discovery, observation, and learning. Through camera-based interactions, users engage with virtual plants, butterflies, and ecosystems layered onto their surroundings, making each location feel like a chapter in a living story. These moments invite curiosity and reflection, allowing visitors to learn about biodiversity while actively participating in the park’s evolving environmental story.