During this period of self quarantining, many people are probably facing the same recurring question, “What can I do to pass the time?” Well, Google and some very generous zoos across the nation have set up ways to explore and experience what they have to offer from the comfort of your own home!
Google has partnered with over 2,500 museums from all parts of the world to bring the beauty and allure of their art and cultural collections to you. Akin to Google Street View Google Arts & Culture allows you to pick and choose your favorite museums and take a virtual tour through their halls. Along with this service, museums have also provided high resolution pictures of their art collections for a more intimate viewing. Whether you are looking for a particular artist, movement or style, this service will have what you need to get your art fix!
Zoos have also taken the opportunity to provide their online visitors with live streams of certain enclosures as well. Have you ever wanted to watch the penguins or the giraffes roam around at the San Diego Zoo Do you wish you could still visit the aquarium and watch the aquatic life swim by The Georgia Aquarium has you covered with a handful of live streams of jellyfish, whales, and much more!
There are tons of ways to experience these attractions and all it takes is a few clicks and some free time! Take this opportunity to dive into new things and learn about what you find interesting! Enjoy and stay healthy!
The Houston Zoo offers several cameras including giraffes, gorillas, elephants, rhinos and chimps
The Edinburgh Zoo features giant pandas, penguins, tigers an koalas
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has some amazing cameras including and aviary cam, coral reef cam, jelly cam, kelp forest cam, sharks, sea otters and more.