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Zoos and Aquariums You Can Visit From Home for FREE

April 1, 2020

So, this is definitely the coolest thing I have discovered today! You may want to take the kids out for some fun, but for one reason or another it’s just not possible. Maybe there isn’t an attraction near you, or you’re too busy for a day trip. Maybe the weather stinks, or one of you came down with something. Right now, the obstacle for families is quarantine. Today, I discovered several zoos and aquariums you can visit from home for free.

Is this not the coolest?

I’m going to give you a list of several zoos and aquariums you and the kiddos can visit from home via live webcams. Some of the cameras, like at the Houston Zoo, can be controlled by the viewer. Other places, like the Seattle Aquarium, also offer previously recorded footage to view.

Zoos and Aquariums You Can Visit From Home

Zoos You Can Visit From Home

  • Houston Zoo
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Memphis Zoo
  • Smithsonian National Zoo
  • Zoo Atlanta- Panda Cam

Aquariums You Can Visit From Home

  • Georgia Aquarium
  • National Aquarium
  • Seattle Aquarium
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Oregon Coast Aquarium

Make An Event Out Of It

This is something you can do on a whim or plan out like you would if it was an event you were taking a day trip for.

 


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Ideas:

1. Visit the zoos the zoos for a few hours. Play around with the different cameras, views, and videos available.

2. In between zoos, complete a craft like this Zoo Animal Beaded Necklace craft.

3. Once you are done visiting zoos, have a picnic lunch, even if it has to be on the living room floor.

4. After lunch, visit the aquariums. In between aquariums, complete a craft like this Sea Life Sticker Craft.

5. Once you are done visiting aquariums, consider asking questions about the visits.
Topic Ideas: favorite animals, what are the animals doing now, what sounds to they make, what do they eat, any questions

Why Visit From Home?

Why not?

Not only is this super cool, but it’s something different to do at home. Visiting a zoo or an aquarium from home is a great way to keep kids, who are stuck at home, engaged and entertained.

If you enjoyed this post, you’ll also enjoy Things To Do When You’re Stuck At Home.

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  1. Stormi says

    April 2, 2020 at 11:32 am

    I love this! It’s been so hard with having to social distance.

    Reply
  2. atruthfultraveler says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    I had no idea you could do this, I guess I know what I’m doing with my son today! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      April 2, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      That’s awesome! I’d love to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  3. ashjo205 says

    April 2, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Love this!! I’ve been looking for fun resources for parents during this time!

    Reply
  4. theblessedmamaof4 says

    April 2, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    This is a great list of zoos and aquariums to visit virtually. We have been keeping on eye on our local zoo. Thanks for sharing this list.

    Reply
  5. Lucy says

    April 2, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    I LOVE these! We have literally been joining the Houston Zoo Live every day (well, my son has haha). And he gets excited for it, does not let me forget it. I highly recommend this to other parents as well!

    Reply
  6. Katie-Louise says

    April 3, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Wow this is fantastic I will be checking some of thses out! Chester Zoo in the uk is doing the same today on Facbook live x

    Reply
  7. Rachael says

    April 3, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    We have a little one who would love to go to a virtual zoo! She is having a hard time with the fact that we can’t go an visit the newest member of our local zoo – a little elephant born just before the zoos had to shut here.

    Reply
  8. amandakaybradley says

    April 3, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this great family idea! I will definitely be checking this out!

    Reply
  9. Grace says

    April 5, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing this comprehensive list. I’m adding this to our locked down activities.

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      April 6, 2020 at 11:21 am

      That’s awesome! I’d love to hear how it goes!

      Reply
  10. Godsgift says

    April 6, 2020 at 12:35 pm

    I love this… Great!

    Reply
  11. Moving Mackem says

    April 6, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    This is such a good idea! This weekend I will defo be going on a zoo date!

    Reply
  12. Liz says

    April 7, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Had no idea about this! Such a great idea!!

    Reply
  13. Alicia Smith says

    April 10, 2020 at 11:53 am

    This is SO cool! I have never heard of this before and it’s a perfect idea while we are stuck at home! Thank you for this post!

    Reply
  14. Lisa Alioto says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    I love that this is such an option at so many places right now – what a gift to be cherished! It can be entertaining for hours flipping through the various options!

    Reply
  15. Kimberlie says

    April 10, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    My son and I “visited” Zoo Atlanta and the San Diego zoo and he loved it. I’m thankful for the opportunity to use virtual field trips to expand on lessons and just to break up the monotony of being and learning from home.

    Reply
  16. Lyssa day says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    I know what my family’s doing this evening! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Nick says

    May 24, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    Great idea! Now how long am I going to wait for the Gorillas to come out. 🙂

    Reply
  18. gigissudsintheshower says

    May 26, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    This is so cool! I have always loved visiting the zoo.

    Reply
  19. Leif Price says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:00 am

    Interesting blog! It’s worth reading!

    Reply

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