Virtual zoos and aquariums from around the world
At a time when we are all at home, it can be a bit difficult to change the scenery or find something fun to do with friends or family. That’s where we’re here to help! We have compiled a list of 10 different zoos and aquariums that you can visit virtually. It’s something you and your kids would love while in the comfort of your own home!
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary – Fig Tree Pocket, Australia
Meet a koala through the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Australia! At this sanctuary, you can watch live streams of koalas in the Australian wildlife. See how the koalas interact with each other and how they go about their daily lives. These live streams include Koala Forest, Young Koala Tracker, Lone Pine, Koala Train, and many more!
San Diego Zoo – San Diego, California
Located in San Diego in California, the San Diego Zoo has one of the largest variety of animals to visit. Options range from pandas, tigers, polar bears, and more! Check out these amazing animals by streaming them on their website. The San Diego Zoo also offers many interactive games and activities that are perfect for children.
Tallinn Zoo – Estonia
Tallinn Zoo is located in the Northeast European country of Estonia. The Tallinn Zoo offers videos and photos of its animals being fed and the daily interactions the animals have with each other. You can find various types of birds, reptiles and mammals!
Houston Zoo – Houston, Texas
At the Houston Zoo in Texas, they offer a live look at animals from around the world. Watch Asian elephants roam, giraffes nibble on their food, chimpanzees lounge in their hammocks, and rhinos wallow in the mud.
Paignton Zoo – Paignton, United Kingdom
At Paignton Zoo in the UK, they not only have live streams of their animals, but they also offer a virtual tour of the actual zoo. Unlike the other zoos mentioned, at Paignton Zoo there are live web cams of meerkats, flamingos and Sulawesi crested macaque cams.
Hirakawa Zoo – Japan
Hirakawa Zoo is located in the city of Kagoshima in Japan, where they are best known for housing koalas and beautiful white tigers. White Tigers can be streamed live on their website from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day. At the Hirakawa Zoo, it is also home to 140 different species, so there are plenty of animals for you to see!
National Aquarium – Baltimore, Maryland
Explore each floor of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where they offer an interactive aquarium experience where you can “walk” through the museum using their virtual tour system. They offer 360-degree views of Atlantic coral reefs, shark alleys, and tropical rainforests. So start exploring!
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Monterey, California
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, they not only have the animals of the sea for you to see, but you can also take a look at the Monterey Bay. Marine creatures ranging from jellyfish to sharks to sea otters (and many more) there is plenty to see at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Dubai Aquarium – Dubai
At the Dubai Aquarium in Dubai in the Middle East, they offer a 360 interactive virtual tour where you can visit their three main exhibits. The main tank, the underwater zoo and the shark week exhibit are the three they offer, but they are especially known for the shark exhibit!
Georgia Aquarium – Atlanta, Georgia
At the Georgia Aquarium in Georgia, this aquarium offers live views of its sea creatures. See sea lions jumping from the water and African penguins strolling. They are especially known for their beluga whales, but there are so many sea creatures that you can see for yourself!
Of course, there are many more wonderful zoos and aquariums to explore around the world and we hope we have inspired you to discover interesting ones in person.
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