5 Online Zoos & Aquariums to Explore While Staying at Home
Are you an animal lover? If you’re looking for some animal sightseeing or interesting zoological activities, some zoos are still operating online. We’ve compiled a list below so you can virtually visit anytime from home.
San Diego Zoo — California, USA
The San Diego Zoo is one of the best zoos in the U.S. It has about 4,000 animals representing more than 800 species from cute red pandas to giant elephants to Arctic polar bears.
Because of the temporary closure, the zoo invites you to stay connected with animals from home by enjoying 12 animal live cams that reveal the daily life of each animal.
Zoos Victoria — Victoria, Australia
This world-leading conservation organization in Australia is dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. This organization consists of Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo, and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
The site of Zoos Victoria has a delightful page called “Animals at Home,” which makes you feel like you’re at the real zoo. “Animals at Home” features a live stream of animals, including feeding times and Keeper Talks which broadcasts live every week and is a great way to learn more about animals.
National Aquarium — Maryland, USA
One of the top three aquariums in the U.S., the National Aquarium is located in Baltimore, Maryland. It has more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and marine mammals living in the great habitats.
You can now explore from home by joining a virtual tour that will lead you from tropical waters to the icy tundra in this floor-by-floor tour. Plus, live streams of Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion, and Pacific Coral Reef are also available.
Shedd Aquarium — Illinois, USA
This indoor public aquarium is located in Chicago, Illinois. There are a lot of aquatic animal permanent exhibits here such as bonnethead sharks, sea otters, beluga whales, and plenty of other creatures.
You can find several adorable movie clips of each animal on Shedd Aquarium’s Twitter. This includes the video that recently went viral about adventurous penguins exploring the Shedd Aquarium and greeting other aquatic friends.
Monterey Bay Aquarium — California, USA
This nonprofit public aquarium is home to more than 35,000 creatures representing 650 species of fish, reptiles, mammals, birds, and plants.
Currently, the site of the aquarium has 10 attractive live cams you can watch such as cute sea otters, beautiful moon jellies, and colorful coral reefs. Additionally, you can learn more about the animals’ habitats from the rocky shore to the deep sea as well!
A virtual zoo and aquarium tour is an absolute must-do activity to brighten your day and boost your mental state with adorable animals. And if when planning your next trip post COVID-19, don’t forget to add zoos and aquariums to your travel plan so you can connect with them in real life. We’re sure they can’t wait to see you!
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Originally published at https://blog.getsneak.com on May 12, 2020.
