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Stuck at home with kids and going kooky? This epic list of virtual zoo tours and aquariums from around the world will (hopefully) provide kids with a few hours of entertainment, and grownups with a smidge of regained sanity.

Things are completely berserk right now – not gonna lie. But, you have to admit that living through a global pandemic in the 21st century really ain’t all that bad. I mean, on the bright side, we have the Internet, liquor stores and an infinite online catalogue of hilarious memes to keep us entertained.

Fellow parents, this enlightening virtual zoo and aquariums post aims to create an ‘occupation’ for the kids so that us poor souls can quietly resume watching Tiger King or scrolling through funny quarantine videos on Tik Tok.

Psst.. You can find us on Tik Tok here for a daily dose of quarantine laughs.

Alright, folks. Whip out your VR goggles or get the TV ready for casting – we are about to embark on a whirlwind trip around the world to experience the best aquariums and virtual zoo tours on all four corners of the planet. Best of all.. You won’t even have to lift a finger. Okay, maybe just one finger for clicking.

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18 Best Virtual Zoos & Aquariums in the World

Strap on your ‘seatbelts’ and virtual reality headset (if you own a pair), we’re about to take you on a wild ride through four continents to experience a string of virtual field trips to the zoo and aquariums like you’ve never experienced before.

North America: Virtual Zoo Tours & Aquariums

Home to world-class zoos and one of the most remarkable aquariums we’ve ever set foot inside *ahem* Georgia Aquarium, North America is one virtual trip you have to take to ogle at pandas, Beluga whales and even piranhas via 24-hour live cams.

San Diego Zoo

If there’s one virtual zoo trip to place on top of your online ‘travel’ bucket list – it’s San Diego Zoo.

Slide into their live cams to take a peek at the daily shenanigans of tigers, elephants, baboons and more adorable four-legged fur friends that will steal your hearts away.

But wait, guys. There’s more to your San Diego Zoo virtual tour and online experience. Way more. Ensure that you pop a visit to the dedicated kids’ section of the website for a myriad of animal-focused learning activities, art and crafts video tutorials, home experiment ideas and educational games.

Oh, and if you have a VR headset handy, now’s the time to pop them over your head and check into their YouTube channel to immerse yourselves in 360º videos, like this one of giant tortoises eating watermelon.

Atlanta Zoo

In need of a cute animal fix that’s not your own household pet? Atlanta Zoo has got you covered with their world-famous live PandaCam . Meet the ridiculously adorable panda twins, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, who are melting hearts across the globe with their playful antics and just all-round cuteness.

Don’t forget to swing by their Facebook page to experience what basically feels like virtual field trips to the zoo, featuring regular keeper talks and behind-the-scenes insight into animals and their diets and lifestyle.

The website also offers a host of fun activities and lessons that support ‘at home learning’, like animal arts and crafts, backyard bingo and a storybooks packed with hands-on activities.

TIP: Download the WILDEVERSE mobile game, which features real-life characters from Atlanta Zoo. Transform your home into a digital jungle and embark on research quests and missions to find endangered apes. 

Cincinnati Zoo

Hopping over a couple of states north to Ohio, we’re going to spring into Cincinnati Zoo to meet the world’s most famous hippopotamus, Fiona. Follow this immersive virtual zoo tour to get a feel of the space, exhibits and animals.

Swing by their Facebook page to tune into The Fiona Show where you can watch videos of her birth and follow her astonishing progress and growth. She’s the only hippo ever to survive an almost 2-month premature birth.

They also host daily virtual safari live streams, in which you can learn all about the zoo’s resident animals, including their diets, personalities and lifestyles.

Toronto Zoo

Slip into your down jackets because I’m about to beam you further up to the chillier regions of the northern hemisphere. Ready? Get set. Click away.

Explore Toronto Zoo’s YouTube channel to get up close and personal to mighty grizzly bears,  fluffy white Arctic foxes, lynxes, and even Masai giraffes.

If you’re keen to experience a virtual zoo trip to this beautiful destination, take a look at this complete walkthrough which lets viewers enjoy the zoo on a snowy winter day.

Georgia Aquarium

Yes. We’re parents and.. yes, we love to travel, so I can safely say that we’ve been to a crapload of aquariums around the world. If there isn’t an aquarium on our city itinerary, then something has gone horribly wrong in the planning process.

Of all the aquariums we have visited, none have, so far, compared to Georgia Aquarium. Not even close. If you’re an aquarium nut like we are – you need to put a  physical visit to this spectacular place on your travel bucket list.

For now, you can, of course, experience this epic aquarium virtually via their virtual aquarium tour and live cam feed where you can soothe your soul gazing at dancing jellyfish or stare in awe at the Beluga whale. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Attention, please. It’s time to choose your snack, sink into the couch and get cozy; your self-guided Monterey Bay Aquarium virtual tour is about to begin.

Step one. Cast this 360° aquarium walkthrough to your TV or don your virtual reality headset ’cause things are about to go down in underwater town.

Virtually meet and learn about Monterey Bay Aquarium’s resident marine animals on their interactive website, or stalk your favourite sea animal’s live cam . 

You can even enrol in free online courses comprising guided activities to support learning at home or engage the kiddos in free virtual zoo games that both educate and entertain.

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Asia: Virtual Zoos & Aquariums

Exotic rainforest virtual zoo tours and thrilling night safaris – discover Asia’s most enchanting zoos and aquariums without having to peel yourself off the couch. 

Singapore Zoo

Okay, so Asia is off-limits right now. I mean, pretty much every continent is out of reach at this moment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a virtual field trip to this incredible zoo in South East Asia that everyone raves about.

Get a feel of Singapore Zoo and what animals you can expect to encounter in our very own walkthrough guide that we filmed on one of our visits or read up on the zoo’s resident animals.

Hold up a second though. Your journey doesn’t end at the Singapore Zoo. Drop into the Singapore River Safari for a virtual walkthrough tour and meet weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit rivers around the world.

Your adventure continues onwards to the Singapore Night Safari where you can view a hypnotising fire show , witness an impressive animal show , and hop on a tram car to discover nocturnal animals in their open exhibits.

Check out our Singapore virtual zoo guide to see the highlights of this open zoo concept.

Jurong Bird Park

While we’re in Singapore, let’s take a hot moment to visit one of the biggest bird parks in the world where you can make a feeble attempt at identifying up to 3,500 birds across 400 species from all over the world.

Discover the diverse zones inhabited by bird species from all corners of the Earth, meet the winged residents of Jurong Bird Park or take a virtual stroll through the lush, green space that will give you all the jungle vibes 

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Aquaria KLCC

Swing into Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on one of your free virtual field trips to zoos and aquariums around the world and tune into marine animal feedings and educational talks on their 24-hour live streaming cam .

Don’t forget to check their Facebook for the schedule.

Meet the spine-chilling Sand Tiger Shark and his stingray buddies, or chill out with laid-back Green Sea Turtles that all dwell inside the Living Ocean tank.

Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Set off on a virtual aquarium tour at the magnificent Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo located in the glittering capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The tour isn’t just an ordinary virtual field trip of your average aquarium; this epic space also doubles as a zoo. Be prepared to encounter fruit bats, desert hedgehogs, cobras, chameleons.

Pop over to their Facebook page to learn fun animal facts and binge on videos of iguanas, hedgehogs and racoons freely roaming the empty aquarium.

Australia: Virtual Zoos & Aquariums

Kangaroos? Check. Koalas? No doubt. Tasmanian Devil? Yeah, baby. It’s time for a trip downunder to meet friendly Aussie animals and not-so-friendly creatures and crawlies that either bite or kill.

Taronga Zoo 

To experience one of the southern hemisphere’s best virtual zoos, you can’t go past Sydney’s newly launched Taronga TV . Tune into the live cams to view animal exhibits, shows, keeper chats, and even take a peek inside the Wildlife Hospital.

Hit up Taronga’s YouTube channel to witness funny animal antics and catch up on missed shows and performances. This video of a lemur baking in the sun is basically all of us right now when the sun touches our windows in quarantine.

Sea Life & Wild Life Sydney

Sea Life and Wild Life Sydney have recently launched their fun and super educational online virtual zoo and aquarium experiences. Prepare yourselves for hours worth of fun family activities and homeschooling content.

Dive into the virtual aquarium experience and meet dugongs and King penguins in live streams, or gape at aquarists throwing themselves into the shark tank to feed hungry sea predators.

If you’re running low on learning activities for the kiddos, you’ll also find a bunch of marine animal-themed craft activities and free downloadable homeschooling resources and activity sheets .

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A virtual visit to Sea Life wouldn’t be complete without popping into Wild Life Sydney to learn all about Australian animals that are slightly more.. grounded.

Peek into live streams to see what Rocky the croc is up to or join in on storytime events run by the zoo staff on the virtual zoo tours page. You’ll also find printable animal-themed colouring pages, plus fact and activity sheets.

Before you leave, don’t forget to drop by  Merlin’s Education Toolbox for even more activities and workbooks, especially helpful for parents seeking homeschooling resources or teachers looking for lesson content. 

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Europe: Virtual Zoos & Aquariums

The last continent we’ll be virtually teleporting you to on this worldwide virtual safari, zoo and aquarium tour is, of course, good ole Europe. Home to the world’s oldest zoo and the first zoo in the world to house and breed penguins – your roundtrip will end with a little history and class.

Germany’s capital can proudly claim to have the most popular zoo in all of Europe. Berlin Zoo houses a whopping collection of over 20,000 animals across 1,500 different species – more than any zoo on the planet.

Considering none of us can currently visit in person, we can thank the Internet once again for this high-resolution walkthrough , making it possible to meet some of the friendly furry residents of the zoo, virtually.

Oh, and I’m just gonna casually mention that they have PANDA CUBS, guys. *Hyperventilating*. Jump onto their Facebook to meet the twinning cuties, Pit and Paule. Right now. It’ll be the most adorable thing you’ll see all week.

You can stalk them trying to catch some snoozy time below…

Speaking of stalking animals (cos that’s socially acceptable, right?), Prague Zoo houses a baby elephant that online visitors can attempt to spot on their live Elephant Valley cam . Pop by their YouTube channel for more adorable moments and to follow its journey from birth.

Watch this 4k  walkthrough of the zoo and try to spot mighty Western Lowland gorillas, polar bears, hippos, Asian elephants, red pandas and many more cute and intimidating animals.

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Edinburgh Zoo

This was the first zoo in the world to house and breed penguins – in fact, Edinburgh Zoo is popularly known for its Penguin Parade, where waddling little penguins are let free their enclosure for a stroll around the space.

Observe the antics of King and Rockhopper penguins on live cams , as well as koalas, tigers and pandas.

They’ve made their learning portal readily accessible – the online hub is packed with free activities, games, quizzes and fact files for kids of all ages.

Hang tight – just gonna beam you over to our final leg of virtual zoo tours around the world in Vienna. The city is home to the world’s oldest zoo, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, which opened its doors in 1752.

Soak in this gorgeous space in this virtual zoo stroll and meet animals from all around the world and, of course, explore the picturesque landscape that surrounds the zoo. 

Keep an eye out for the zoo’s newest sensation, Finja – a polar bear cub. Watch her birth and everyday life on Vienna Zoo’s YouTube channel .

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Unique Virtual Reality Experience Now Open at the North Carolina Zoo

A visit to the North Carolina Zoo now includes an option to virtually go on safari in Africa. A new virtual reality (VR) theater features 10 seats where guests put on VR headsets for a five-minute virtual tour through the diverse plains of Africa. Guests get “nose-to-nose” with some of the continent’s most iconic animals, like elephants, rhinos and giraffes. This new experience is designed to provide a dynamic and unique way to connect the Zoo’s guests to nature using the latest in technology. 

Director of Conservation, Education and Science Dr. Rich Bergl said, “The team at the North Carolina Zoo is excited to offer our guests Expedition AFRICA—A Virtual Reality Experience. Participants on this virtual safari will see expansive 360 degree views of African wildlife in its natural habitat while learning about these species and the Zoo’s work to save them from extinction. It’s a great way to have an incredible, fun experience, while also gaining a better understanding of some of Africa’s most amazing animals.”

This new attraction officially opens Monday, May 20 and is located in Junction Plaza. The VR experience is a $3 additional fee per person or guests may use a FUN ticket for entry. Hours are 10 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m. daily through October 31. For more information, visit NCZoo.org/Attractions.  

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Your guide to the Milwaukee County Zoo, from free days to events

The Milwaukee County Zoo has been a local institution since it started as a small mammal and bird display in Washington Park in 1892 . The zoo moved to its current location at 10001 W. Blue Mound Road in 1958, and it's now the go-to summer destination for tons of families who flock to the playground, ride the train, collect the Mold-o-Rama souvenirs, and, of course, see their favorite animals.

Here's what you should know before you visit.

How much does it cost to get into the Milwaukee zoo?

The Milwaukee County Zoo has a flex pricing structure, with prices fluctuating depending on estimated attendance. That means times that are typically busier — such as weekends or summer months — will have higher ticket prices, whereas ticket prices will likely be cheaper on, for example, weekdays in winter.

For example, for an April zoo visit, prices for an adult general admission ticket range from a low of $11.50 mid-week to a high of $16 on weekends. Current estimates for a June visit (which are subject to change), however, have a similar mid-week low of $11.50, but a high of $19 for a weekend visit.

Prices for each upcoming week (Friday through Thursday) are set every Thursday at 3 p.m., and the zoo recommends buying tickets online ahead of time for the best choice of dates, times and prices. However, tickets purchased ahead of time are only valid for the date printed on the ticket and are nonrefundable.

Guests who need to change the dates of their visit after purchasing advance tickets should email [email protected], although availability on a different day is not guaranteed. And if the new date is more expensive than the original ticket, guests must pay the difference.

Milwaukee zoo free days

The zoo announces several free days periodically throughout the year, including a few select family free days. The zoo has also occasionally hosted Frosty Free Week — free admission during the week between Christmas and New Year's. Here are some days when specific people are offered free admission:

• Mother's Day: Moms receive free admission
• Father's Day: Dads receive free admission
• Senior Safari: Visitors age 60 and older receive free admission on select days in June.
• Military and Veterans Family Day: Each year, a day is dedicated to all military service members, veterans and their immediate families (10 tickets per family) who receive free admission and parking. Tickets must be obtained through local county Veterans Services offices.

How much does parking cost at the Milwaukee County Zoo?

Parking at the zoo costs $15 per car and can be purchased online or at the zoo's entrance. The zoo's main entrance and walk-in entrance are open year-round. The zoo's west entrance is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and is used to expedite entry for Zoo Pass members and those who buy tickets ahead of time.

The zoo is working through a design and planning process that will result in a revamped parking and ticketing system to ease the congestion that occurs at the main parking lot entrance on busy days.

What is a Zoo Pass, and what benefits are included?

Zoo Passes are available for purchase through the Milwaukee Zoological Society . The annual membership program has several levels. Each level includes free regular admission; free parking; free or discounted admission at select zoos and aquariums across the country ; attraction coupons; discounts at the gift shop; priority registration and discounts for camps, classes and special events; and invitations to members-only events.

• Individual level starts at $145 and includes benefits for one person, 18 years or older, with upgrade options to add up to two guests.
• Couple level starts at $160 and includes benefits for two people, 18 years or older, living at the same address.
• Family level starts at $175 and includes benefits for two adults and their children and grandchildren under 18 years old, with upgrade options to add up to three guests. There are also special family options for single-adult families.
• Affiliate level starts at $345 and includes benefits for two adults and their children and grandchildren under 18 years old, plus four guests for each visit. Four additional guest passes and a zoo class certificate are also included.
• Benefactor level starts at $450 and includes benefits for for two adults and their children and grandchildren under 18 years old, plus four guests for each visit. Six additional guest passes, a zoo class certificate and a behind-the-scenes walking tour certificate for six are also included.

Milwaukee County Zoo hours

The zoo's hours differ depending on the time of year. For 2024, the zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 24 and from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 25 through September 2. Fall and winter hours have not been announced yet. The final admission is 45 minutes before closing.

The zoo is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

What animals are at the Milwaukee County Zoo?

The zoo's website has a listing of its animals , which, as of April 2024, include more than 2,100 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, representing 314 species.

Here are the zoo's habitats, along with a few of the types of animals that live in each area:

• Adventure Africa: giraffes, elephants and hippos
• African Savanna: gazelles and several bird species
• African Waterhole: Common Waterbucks and Greater Kudu
• Aquatic & Reptile Center: lizards, snakes, frogs and starfish
• Asia/South America: alpaca, tapir and tortoise
• Camel Yard: tortoise and Bactrian camel
• Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country: lions, tigers, cheetahs and and leopards
• Herb and Nada Mahler Family Aviary: several types of birds, including penguins, storks, cranes and peacocks
• North America: bears, Harbor seals, elk and caribou
• Northwestern Mutual Family Farm: horses, donkeys, cows and goats
• Primates of the World: monkeys, orangutans and lemur
• Small Mammals: bats, porcupines and sloths
• Stearns Family Apes of Africa: gorillas and bonobos

How long does it take to walk through the Milwaukee County Zoo?

The zoo is large — 190 acres with several different animal habitats to see. If your family wants to see everything, it could easily take a day (or more) to walk through the zoo. But, if the people in your group of four to six people each choose one favorite animal to see, a zoo trip can comfortably be done in three to four hours. Add in a break for lunch, a stop at the wildly popular playground for the kids and a trip on the zoo train, and you have a daylong outing on your hands.

How much does the Zoo train cost, and what other activities are at the Milwaukee County Zoo?

There are several rides and activities at the zoo which require an extra fee. They include:

• The zoo train , which is open (weather permitting) March through November and costs $4 per person plus tax
• The carousel , which is open (weather permitting) March through November and costs $3 per person plus tax
• ScooterPals Fur-Wheelers , which are scooters shaped like animals, including a rhino, a bear, a leopard, a giraffe and a lion. The scooters are available daily (weather permitting), and cost 35 cents per minute following a $5 activation fee. Drivers must be at least 16 years old.
• The Sky Adventure zip line and ropes course , which is open daily in summer (weather permitting), and costs $15 per person plus tax for the ropes course; $20 per person plus tax for the zip line; $30 per person plus tax for the zip line and ropes course combo; and $10 per person plus tax for the Sky Tikes ropes course.
• The Sky Safari sky glider , which is open (weather permitting) daily March through November, and costs $4 per person to ride. Riders must be at least 3 years old.
• The Gorilla Trek virtual reality experience is a 360-degree virtual reality film with motion platform seating that follows mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. It costs $6 per person.

Wild Connections tours are behind-the-scenes guided tours of different animal areas. Prices and activities vary by program. Examples include:

• Take Flight Bird Feeding , where visitors can feed fish to the mustached Inca Terns
• Giraffe Jamboree , where visitors can get up close to giraffes as they feed them an afternoon snack
• Predators of the African Plains , where visitors participate in a training session with either hyenas or lions

Can food and drink be brought into the Milwaukee County Zoo? What other food options are there?

Guests are allowed to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages into the zoo. No glass bottles are allowed.

There are also several food options available for purchase at the zoo, from concessions like soft pretzels, Icees and Dole Whip soft serve at the West Entrance to hot food like pizza, hamburgers and cheese curds at Cafe 1892.

Milwaukee County Zoo A La Carte, Wild Lights, more events

The Milwaukee County Zoo hosts several annual events . Here are a few of the most popular ones:

• Snooze at the Zoo: Each summer, people can camp at the zoo on select nights. Dinner, breakfast and s'mores are included in ticket price.
• A La Carte at the Zoo: Each August, the zoo opens during a few evenings for a food and music festival.
• Boo at the Zoo: Each October, the zoo opens for a few evenings with Halloween-themed displays and a trick-or-treat trail for kids.
• Wild Lights: On evenings in December, several pathways and areas are decorated with holiday lights and displays; most nights, guests can walk through the paths, and some nights are open for drive-through viewing.

Is the Milwaukee County Zoo accessible?

The Milwaukee County Zoo has several services for disabled visitors , including:

• Wheelchair accessible entrances to all buildings
• Accessible parking spaces in the Lots 1, 2 and 3
• Accessible restrooms in the following buildings: the Aquatic & Reptile Center, the giraffe building, Nourish 414 restaurant, the Family Farm marketing and communications offices, the dairy complex, the Peck Welcome Center, the Primates of the World building, the Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country building, the Cafe 1892 restaurant and the U.S. Bank Gathering Place. 
• Family restrooms with changing stations are available outside the zoo's main gift shop and at the west entrance.
• Service animals that comply with the  Milwaukee County ADA Service Animal Procedure  are allowed.
• A limited number of free wheelchairs are available. Mobility scooters can be rented for $35 per day (cashless transactions).
• Lactation suites are located in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place, the Aquatic & Reptile Center and the Family Farm dairy barn. Each suite has a keypad door lock and a phone number to dial for the suite's individual code.
• For guests with sensory sensitivities, the zoo has quiet areas and headphone zones, as well as sensory bags — which include noise-canceling headphones, fidgets, feeling zone cards and a weighted lap pad. The bags and sensory information are located at guest services in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place.

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13 Amazing Zoo Visits: A Zoo Virtual Tour

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Are you running out of interesting ideas to keep the little ones occupied? Are you tired of reading the same storybook, watching the same cartoons, or singing the same set of children’s songs for your kids? Why not let them visit the zoo while keeping them safe inside your homes? Yes, that is possible these days using virtual tours. Virtually visiting zoos is one of the best ways to keep them entertained and informed about animal habitats and behaviors.

There are several zoos you can visit virtually with your kids. Once you are done with your zoo visit, you can do a virtual tour of some museums and theme parks as well. But, we will discuss more on that in our next blogs. For now, take note of these lists for your visual zoo visits.

San Diego Zoo – Visit their website a get a chance to watch the live video stream of animals like the ape, baboon, burrowing owl, condor, elephant, giraffe, hippo, koala, panda, penguin, platypus, polar bear, and tiger.

• Houston Zoo – This zoo is also equipped with a live cam where your kids could virtually spend time watching the giant river otter, the elephant, the giraffe, the gorilla, flamingo, chimp, and even as small as the leafcutter ants do their thing.
• Atlanta Zoo – This zoo has a live stream video of their cute panda. Watch them as they munch through bamboo leaves.
• Chester Zoo – This zoo makes use of its social media account, Facebook, and Youtube for a live feed of animals for an entire day. Your kids could virtually watch the butterflies flutter in-between flowers or the fishes swim across beautiful corals.
• Cincinnati Zoo – The pandemic gave birth to Home Safari Facebook Live where animals become the star of the live video stream. Children would learn about how safari animals are being taken care of. They can watch vultures, sloths, meerkats, aardwolves, and many more.
• Georgia Aquarium – If you or the little ones are more interested in sea creatures, then visit the live stream of Georgia Aquarium. You can virtually interact with the beluga whales, African penguins, sea otters, or watch the feeding frenzy of piranhas.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium – This zoo has a live cam set on its aviary. This sure is a hit if you are into birdwatching. You can also switch to other views as Monterey Bay Aquarium also offers a live stream on their Moon Jelly, and Sharks. But perhaps for people who are into freediving and snorkeling, the open sea cam will get you more interested.
• National Aquarium in Baltimore- Unlike the seven locations mentioned above offering live streams of animals, National Aquarium offers a panoramic view of the area. You can pan to the left or to the right to watch different animals. Make use of the View Map tab to switch to different floors and move from sea creatures to land animals. The Explore Scene allows you to choose between specific animals you would want to check out. If you are unfamiliar with navigating around a virtual tour website, just click the Instruction tab and it will show you the complete instructions on how to enjoy the virtual tour. Their website is powered by Samurai Virtual Tours which provides a four-level view of the entire place.
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in Washington – When you virtually visit this zoo you will get to enjoy giant pandas and learn about their behavior and eating habits. You can also virtually watch black-footed ferrets, elephants, lions, and the naked mole rats in their everyday living. There is a feature where you get to learn more about these animals when you download the Animal Cam Bingo Cards.

10. New England Aquarium – You can watch the penguin colony or the variation of marine creatures swim along with their huge ocean tank at the comfort of your home. The zoo also offers virtual programs such as virtual academy programs and virtual animal encounters. These are exciting ways for your kids to continue learning about animals. They would also have a chance to learn from aquarium educators.

11. London Zoo – Similar to National Aquarium, London Zoo offers more than a live cam for virtual tours, thanks to 360virtual tour provider. If you have not visited the United Kingdom and you are curious about what their zoo looks like, you can take a peek using their virtual tour. It will give an idea of how huge the place is. You can navigate around the areas and see where the animals are kept.

12. Australia Zoo – Visiting the zoo does not require you to fly out to the land down under. They are actively using their Youtube channel so animal lovers like yourselves could still enjoy a virtual interaction with zoo animals.

13. Oregon Zoo – This zoo is a non-profit organization that provides a live stream of its animals. Your kids could watch the goats run around, or red pandas enjoying some snacks.

From the list mentioned above, the majority of the zoo can be visited virtually by the live cam on their websites or their social media channels. Only a handful of them have a 360 virtual tour feature and this is a great opportunity to make zoo visits more interactive, engaging, and educational. The combination of innovative solutions such as 360 technology and virtual reality can create a more immersive experience for your children who are always curious about learning new things. The restrictions of being confined inside our homes should not stop our children and us too from continuously learning about the world of animals. The only way that the next generation could better take care of these animals is to understand and to know more about them. So, take time to nurture their curiosity by virtually taking them to amazing zoo visits. Do not miss the 360 virtual tour for some cool navigation features.

At Momentum 360 , we pride ourselves in being a top choice for 360 virtual tours for zoos, museums and theme park areas. Feel free to reach out anytime for an opportunity to add some 3D virtual tours to these areas.

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GORILLA TREK VIRTUAL REALITY Theater

The Pittsburgh Zoo &  Aquarium embarks on an all-new interactive experience: the Gorilla Trek Virtual Reality (VR) Theater.

Let fully immersive technology transport you from the Islands section of the Zoo to the mists of Rwanda.  This 360 degree VR film, combined with motion platform seating, shares a once-in-a-lifetime experience of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.  Partnering with educational entertainment provider Immotion and the world-renowned primatologists from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the Gorilla Trek VR Theater allows you to join the herd and witness the behaviors of these incredible animals up close.

Join primatologist Dr. Tara Stoinski on a trip ten thousand feet up into the dense and unforgiving Volcanoes National Park. She leads your VR experience while documenting the family dynamics of these majestic and critically endangered creatures who share 98% of our human DNA.

The immersive film will put you deep in the forest, watching frolicking baby gorillas play under their mother’s watchful eyes. You’ll see the alpha silverback protect and control the family as subordinate males vie for leadership. With only 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the world, you’ll be glad you made this remarkable trek – all from the comfort of Pittsburgh.

Schedule varies. Please contact the Zoo for days that VR will be running.

Daytime operation: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Animal Care Center located in The Islands

$7 per guest

$6 per Member guest

The Zoo is closed today, April 13th, due to a loss of power caused by winds overnight.

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Best virtual tours that you can take without leaving home

Need to get out of the house and go on vacation, but finances, health, or other circumstances have you staying at home? Virtual tours are the next best thing. They allow you to travel to exotic locations, including space, without ever leaving home. Here are some of the best ways to take a staycation getaway using virtual tours.

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The Seven Wonders app allows you to travel to the seven wonders of the world from your phone. The app supports the use of Google Cardboard but you don’t have to use it. You can just hold your phone up to your face — as you move the phone, you’ll see a 360-degree view of whatever location you’re visiting.

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With the Sites in VR app, you can take tours around the world using a virtual reality headset or just your phone or iPad. You can choose from cities or countries to visit, or you can go inside famous landmarks, like the pyramids. There are even space panoramas for a little out-of-this-world entertainment.

AirPano is a free site that allows you to wander beautiful locations all over the world. The best features of these virtual tours are choosing to take a helicopter view over the landscape or a walking trail through the area. The site also has articles about the location you are visiting and allows visitors to leave comments. If you really like a tour, you can choose to buy it as a download.

Sometimes you just want to leave this planet behind. That’s where virtual space tours come in handy. The Exoplanet Travel Bureau , powered by NASA, is here for you. You can choose an exoplanet and travel around its alien surface. Of course, the planets are artist renderings, since we haven’t actually traveled there yet, but they’re fascinating just the same. NASA at Home has many more space-themed virtual and augmented reality tours, too.

The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks is a Google project that lets you explore five different U.S. parks, including Florida’s Dry Tortugas, Hawaiian volcanoes, the Kenai Fjords in Alaska, New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, and Utah’s Bryce Canyon. Each tour starts with a little history lesson about the area, and then you can dive into the 360-degree landscape. There are also audio tour guides that help you along your journey, explaining what you’re looking at and a little of its history.

Sometimes you don’t know where you want to go, and that’s OK. The Random Street View generator (powered by Google Maps ) is the answer. It will take you on a virtual stroll down a random street somewhere in the world. Be careful, though. Exploring random locations is a bit addicting. One minute you may be virtually walking down a highway in Michigan, and then with a click, you could be in an alleyway in Romania. The best part is that you get to see places that other virtual tour sites and apps don’t offer.

With Google Earth , you can go anywhere on our planet, from your hometown to the other side of the earth. You can use the website to take your journey, or use the app together with VR equipment to enhance your experience. Other than the awesome street views and ability to travel just about anywhere, you can also enhance Google Earth with your own videos and photos of places you have been in person.

If you’re an animal lover, there are many great virtual zoo exhibits that you can visit from your home. The San Diego Live Cams , for example, let you watch live footage of a wide range of animals, from baboons to penguins. Some other great animal cams can be found at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute , The Houston Zoo , and EarthCam .

There are plenty of ways to visit our fishy friends, too. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Georgia Aquarium, and The National Aquarium all have fantastic live webcams that allow you to watch sharks, jellyfish, stingrays, and much more.

When it comes to fine art, it’s hard to do better than a virtual tour of the Louvre . The website has a variety of tours you can take throughout the gallery, including The Galerie d’Apollon, Louvre’s Petite Galerie, and the east side of the Sully wing. When you’re finished at the Louvre, check out the virtual tours of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in South Korea , the Musée d’Orsay in Paris , and the Museu de Arte de São Paulo in Brazil .

There are also virtual tours that can take you back in time, sort of. You can see amazing exhibits of curiosities from the past, like dinosaurs, Egyptian relics, Stone Age tools, and more at The Natural History Museum in London ,  The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History , and The British Museum .

Longing for a walk in the woods or a tour through habitats that rarely see a human? No problem. There are plenty of virtual tours to satisfy you. Conservation International, for example, has a 360-degree tour through the Amazon that is narrated by an indigenous guide. Other virtual hikes you might enjoy include a trip through the redwoods at Muir Woods National Park , a stroll through the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, and a tour of New Zealand’s Great Walks .

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As rival Apple is rumored to be eyeing an entrance into the metaverse, Microsoft, an early proponent of mixed and augmented reality applications, is criticized for its blurry vision behind the company's own HoloLens strategy. While HoloLens notched big early wins, including scoring a U.S. Department of Defense contract, subsequent delays, project cancellations, and high-profile executive departures may have resulted in the death of the HoloLens 3. Still, despite a scathing profile by Business Insider, it appears that Microsoft remains, at least publicly, committed to its HoloLens endeavors for now. The company has gone on record to refute the publication's reporting that HoloLens 3 has been killed.

There are a number of factors that may be causing Microsoft to pivot from its early bet on HoloLens, but the Microsoft profile cited internal divisions and the lack of a unified strategy among the top reasons for concern. As a result of the chaos, it appears that the largest collateral damage to Microsoft's infighting is the cancellation of its next-generation HoloLens 3 hardware.

Actronika, a startup company known for its HD haptics technology has a futuristic new product. Expected to be on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January 2022 is Skinetic, a haptic vest that should make virtual reality experiences feel a lot more realistic.

Skinetic works much as you'd expect. The wearable vest makes VR feel more immersive by bringing life-like sensations and touch-like experiences to areas of the body like the chest when paired with a compatible headset. As reported by Business Wire, the technology "works with 20 patented vibrotactile voice-coil motors, capable of generating a wide range of vibrations that cover 100% of human vibrotactile perception."

It seems that virtual reality may be about to become even more real than ever before -- all thanks to a new VR headset. Pimax, a company that manufactures VR equipment, announced the upcoming release of a new 12K QLED VR headset that will feature technologies such as eye tracking, full-body tracking, and refresh rates of up to 200Hz. The headset, dubbed Pimax Reality 12K QLED, is part of the company's venture into the metaverse and a step toward bringing true realism to using VR.

During today's Pimax Frontier event, the company's representatives talked at length about the goals behind the product -- naturalness, self-awareness, and freedom. Pimax wants to bring these qualities into virtual reality and the metaverse, allowing people from all over the world to interact and explore virtual worlds together. While VR technology already allows for some of that to happen, Pimax wants to take it to the next level with its new invention -- the Reality 12K QLED VR headset.

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8 Virtual Zoo and Aquarium Tours to Take Right Now

April 3, 2020

If you're not lucky enough to have immediate access to cute and/or majestic animals—whether it's in the form of pets or scenic views outside your window—you could probably use a little dose of wildlife right now. Luckily, zoos and aquariums across the nation are now offering livestreams of their animals and tons of themed (and educational!) activities...and we're paw-sitively loving it. Here are our fave zoos to check out online—no travel required!

1.  Oakland Zoo

This one is what you might call a "state of the art" virtual zoo. Behind-the-Scenes Live is a brand-new subscription service that lets you into the inner sanctum of the Oakland Zoo five times a week. You'll get "up close and personal" with the animals, meet their animal keepers and vets who keep them healthy. The fun doesn't stop there—it's interactive, meaning that you get to ask questions and get answers in real-time!

When:  Monday-Friday, 5:30-6pm EST

2.  Cincinnati Zoo

Every day, you can tune into a Cincinnati Zoo "Home Safari" Facebook Live, where zookeepers will feature one of its animals (we particularly love Fiona , their premature hippo—the smallest hippo to ever survive!). Then they'll lead kids in an animal-themed activity you can do at home.

When:  Daily at 3pm EST

3.  Monterey Bay Aquarium  

This preeminent aquarium runs 10 live cams —count 'em, 10!—for your viewing pleasure. There's a coral reef cam, an aviary cam, a jelly cam, a shark cam, a penguin cam, and more. Note: don't miss out on the Sea Otter Cam—they're the unofficial mascot of the Aquarium and oh-so-cute. Want a little more info to go with your sea life? The Aquarium also hosts periodic live chats with sea-life experts and veterinarians on Facebook Live .

When: Time varies by animal; check the website for more

4.  Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute 

If it's the Smithsonian, you know it has to be good. They, too, have a plethora of live cams on their animals—from naked mole rats to elephants to giant pandas. Bonus: they also offer a downloadable activity for kids (grades K-5) to do while watching the live cams! Who needs science class?

When: All the time

5.   San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo, often heralded as "the best zoo in the world," doesn't disappoint when it comes to virtual offerings. In addition to livestreams of apes, koalas, giraffes, polar bears, butterflies and more, they offer a whole website just for kids that's chock-full of activities, videos, games and information (we're big fans of Tiger Trail , ourselves).

6.  Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo isn't letting the small matter of zoo closure stop us from having fun. They have tons of webcams (our favorites are the Leafcutter Ants and the Flamingo cams!) and, like many of their peers, also host daily Facebook Lives and at-home learning activities  like creating-your-own-panda feet !

When: Daily live cams 8am-8pm EST; daily Facebook lives at noon EST

7.  Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta centers its online fun all around pandas—because why not? They offer a live PandaCam and regularly create YouTube " Keeper Stories, " an in-depth look at what it takes to care for the 1000+ animals at the zoo. They, too, offer tons of activities ( Backyard Bingo , anyone?)

8.  Georgia Aquarium

Is there anything more calming than watching animals swimming through water? That's why we love the Georgia Aquarium's live webcams of its notable sea creatures. The jellyfish are mesmerizing, the underwater puffin is fascinating and the beluga whale is awe-inspiring. Instant zen.

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Virtual Travel for Kids: Virtual Field Trips, Zoos, Museum Tours

A resource list of online museum tours, virtual field trips, zoo live feeds, & ways to travel at home for kids

Looking for ways to keep young minds busy? Travel the world virtually, no passport necessary! I’ve got tons of links for online museums, virtual field trips for kids, wildlife live feeds, kid-friendly travel documentaries, game ideas, and links for travel-related learning and play at home.

This is a great resource list for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone who wants to help kids learn about the world and keep exploring in-between trips. Be sure to pin it for later and share with friends or family!

Ready for some armchair travel and virtual field trips for kids? Let’s go!

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Google arts and culture project and virtual reality tours.

Some of the sites in my list below participate in the Google Arts and Culture project , which is content from over 2,000 organizations that have partnered with Google to bring their collections and galleries online.

For some online experiences, a virtual reality viewer can be used to immerse yourself in the tour. The simplest virtual reality headsets use a smartphone for this, with an inexpensive viewer like Google Cardboard which you can order from Amazon .  You can use a viewer with a smart phone and the Google Arts & Culture app (downloadable from the Apple Store or Google Play ) or other websites with virtual reality tours.

Virtual Field Trips for Kids: Global Exploration & Cultures

Check out all of these virtual field trip resources for learning about new cultures and places around the globe. Click on the blue text throughout this article for links.

National Geographic Explorer Classroom

Explorer Classroom is a free live YouTube show that connects students with explorers around the world! All events are open to the public and are accompanied by a downloadable event guide with additional information, resources, and discussion questions. During registration, parents and teachers can even choose the option of their group being featured on-screen to interact in real-time with the presenter. Check out upcoming and past sessions on their website. Also don’t miss the National Geographic Education resource Library online .

Global Trek

Travel virtually around the globe with this website! Select a country and learn about the people, wildlife and history there.

Colorful Communities around the World

Check out this Google Earth virtual tour of some of the most colorful cities around the globe. Explore neighborhoods in Semarang, Indonesia; Capetown South Africa; Chefchaouen, Morocco and more. Click the arrows in the bottom right of the page to jump to the next city.

PBS Learning Media: Virtual Field Trip to Africa

This virtual field trip to Africa explores the balance of humans and nature in the countries of Kenya and Burkina Faso. Students will learn the importance of grasslands and how ecotourism has benefited both the people and Kenya’s majestic wildlife. Get the accompanying teacher’s guide here.

Interactive Virtual Field Trips

Airbnb Experiences is now offering paid virtual field trips for kids! Check out all their interactive global adventures with kid-friendly hosts here . Check out options like a tour of a baby goat farm in New Mexico , learning about space from an astronomer in Norway , uncovering Pompeii with an archaeologist , and so many more!

National Geographic Kids

Tons of virtual field trip and learning resources including games, science, animals, trivia and more.

Virtual Day of the Dead | Dia de los Muertos

Learn about how the holiday of Day of the Dead is celebrated in different regions of Mexico and the United States with my virtual Day of the Dead feature!

Kids Web Japan: Virtual Culture

Learn about Japanese culture: sports, games, food, origami and more.

The Wonderment

The Wonderment is a non-profit organization that helps kids, teachers and community leaders share ideas, help communities and connect with others. Check out all the ideas, stories and resources here.

Dances Around the World

This (paid) downloadable lets kids learn 18 different traditional and cultural dances from Italy, Russia, Africa, India, China, and Mexico. Includes links to see the dances being performed.

U.S. and World Population Clock

Learn about U.S. and world population statistics from the U.S. Census website.

Homes by Tinybop

Kids can explore homes around the world with this app. Make meals, decorate, and play games. Play with pets and farm animals, listen to the radio, or play music. Download it on Google Play or the Apple Store .

Discovering Egypt

This site is run by an artist and researcher who has been fascinated by Ancient Egypt since he was a kid. Find information on hieroglyphs, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, games and more. Also check out the episode of Nat Geo Kids’ “Are We There Yet: Egypt Pyramids” and all of their Egypt resources .

Virtual Costa Rica

Is Costa Rica on your family travel wish list? Check out this two-part Costa Rica virtual field trip from the family blog Two Weeks in Costa Rica. It includes wildlife cameras, volcanoes, storybooks and even how to plant a pineapple! Also check out the episode “Are We There Yet: Costa Rica Animal Rescue” from Nat Geo Kids.

Gift Ideas & Activity Kits for Little Global Citizens

Looking for unique gift ideas for kids? For Purpose Kids is a social good brand inspiring the next generation of global citizens by teaching kindness and doing good as a way of life. Check out all of their fun and interactive activity kits and gifts centered around helping people, animals, and the environment!

Virtual Museum Tours for Kids

Explore some of the world’s best kid-friendly museums and collections on a virtual field trip from home.

Smithsonian Natural History Museum

Virtual tours of the Natural History Museum in Washington, DC. Start in the iconic rotunda and see past and current exhibits like the Egypt Exhibit, Ocean Hall, Fossil Lab, Hall of Mammals and so much more!

Fun Stuff For Kids and Teens from the Smithsonian

Check out the Smithsonian Institution’s roundup of “Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens” from all of their museums online.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Take a tour of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, which maintains the world’s largest collection of aviation and space artifacts. It’s part of the Google Arts and Culture App that makes museum collections available online.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

The newest addition to the Smithsonians, the African American History and Culture Museum explores the richness and diversity of the African American experience and how it helped shape the nation. Get access to all the NMAAHC digital resources here , including their excellent guides on talking about race with kids with targeted resources for educators and parents or caregivers .

The British Museum

The British Museum’s “Young Explorers” site lets you explore facts, museum objects, games and more.

British Museum Archaeology Virtual Field Trip

Budding archaeologists can feel like Indiana Jones with this free virtual field trip lesson plan for grades 1-4.

The Hirshhorn Museum

The Hirshhorn Museum, a Washington DC Smithsonian museum that focuses on modern and contemporary art, has brought their HirshhornKids program online! They’re sharing ways to explore art and make hands-on projects at home inspired by Hirshhorn artworks. Check out this fun project for transforming rocks into Picasso art !

National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery in Washington, DC has introduced an app with interactive activities inspired by works in their collection. It also includes a virtual sketchbook and gallery space where users can save their art. Additionally, don’t miss their online resource “An Eye for Art,” which introduces children to more than 50 great artists and their work. it includes activities and explorations that inspire artistic development, focused looking, and creative writing.

Lesson Plan: “A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words”

This free lesson plan for grades 6-8 has activities for using artwork as an inspiration for creative writing.

Smithsonian American History Museum

The National Museum of American History has home resources designed to help kids explore American history. Don’t miss the online multimedia version of their Star Spangled Banner exhibit .

Love Washington, DC museums? Don’t miss my virtual Washington DC field trip for kids of all ages, with over 150 ways to explore DC’s museums, galleries and sights from home!

Boston Children’s Museum

Designed for children and families, the exhibits of the Boston Children’s Museum focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts. Take a virtual tour or find resources for parents and educators here.

The Field Museum

Located in Chicago, the Field Museum grew out of items on display in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to nearly 40 million artifacts. You can view their collections online, but for kids their best resource is the museum’s YouTube channel The Brain Scoop .

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met in New York City has in its collection more than 5,000 years of global art through its three sites in New York City. View its collections and exhibits online. Also check out the episode from National Geographic Kids “Are We There Yet: Met Museum.”

Gift Ideas For Little Artists

Looking for gift ideas that inspire a love of art and culture? Check out The Met Museum’s gift guide for kids of all ages including books, games, puzzles, playsets, art kits, and toys! Top picks: musical Mozart Magic Cube , magnetic world map puzzle , pop-up Victorian dollhouse , and a Fun with Hieroglyphs kit.

The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and a central landmark of Paris, France. Visit online through their virtual tours of some of their most famous collections.

MMCA Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

The MMCA in Seoul, South Korea is filled with collections of modern and contemporary art, whose bright colors, unique materials and bold shapes may capture kids’ attention better online than traditional art. (I visited when I was in Seoul and loved it too!)

Check out more museums online with Google Arts and Culture and my virtual Washington DC field trip .

Virtual Zoo Field Trips & Wildlife Webcams

See wildlife around the globe with these zoo livefeeds and wildlife webcams for your own zoo virtual field trip!

Smithsonian’s National Zoo

No zoo virtual field trip would be complete with a stop at the National Zoo! It’s part of the Smithsonian Institution museums in Washington DC.  Founded in 1889, the National Zoo was one of the first to establish a scientific research program.  Don’t miss the National Zoo webcams including the famous DC panda cam and cheetah cub cam. You can download an activities guide on the webcam page, and find their at-home educational activities here .  Be sure to follow along on Facebook for updates on panda Mei Xiang’s adorable new cub named Xiao Qi Ji (pronounced Shiau-chi-ji) which means “little miracle” in Mandarin.

Atlanta Zoo

The Atlanta Zoo’s online offering is solely-focused on pandas. Don’t forget to press play (pandas are lazy but not THAT lazy – it took me a minute to realize the first time I watched!).

Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo’s live webcams include giraffes, gorillas, elephants and flamingos.

Cincinnati Zoo

As a native Cincinnatian, I was lucky to grow up with the Cincinnati Zoo! You might know their most famous resident, Fiona the preemie hippo . If you’re not familiar, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second-oldest zoo in the United States, and has tons of conservation and wildlife education programs. Check out their Facebook page for “Live Safaris.”

Catch up on past days’ safaris with their list of Home Safari Resources which includes a little project to go along with each.

Tembe Elephant Park, South Africa

This park’s location is very remote, and is renowned for having the largest elephants on the planet. You can also spot lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos, which along with elephants, make up the “Big 5” ( the top animals to see in Africa on safari). Viewing hours: day and night.  Be sure to turn on your sound to hear the birds and animals!

Love safaris and animals? Be sure to check out my full wildlife field trip s guide including how to see a live guided safari for FREE twice a day!

Rosie’s Pan: Balule Nature Reserve, South Africa

This hidden camera at a secluded watering hole often catches lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and more. The first time I watched it, I saw a leopard! Viewing hours: day and night.

GRACE Center, Democratic Republic of Congo

This corridor connects the gorillas’ forest habitat with their night quarters at the The Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE). It’s so exciting to see gorillas relaxing here!

Gift Ideas For Kids

Looking for gift ideas for kids who love animals and science? Check out We Craft Box , which offers both one-time ship craft boxes as well as monthly subscriptions. Each subscription box comes with a themed story,  photo directions, and all materials needed that can be shared between two children. Recommended for kids ages 3-9.

Wolfpack Webcam

The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future. View their live webcams online day and night.

Orangutan Jungle School

The Smithsonian is offering episodes of its show Orangutan Jungle School for free. Watch young orangutans at a rehabilitation center learn the skills they’ll need to be released back into the wild! (You can also get a free 7-day trial to the channel to watch other shows.)

Virtual Aquarium Field Trips & Ocean Webcams

The georgia aquarium.

The Georgia Aquarium has so many great livefeeds for an aquarium virtual field trip! Some favorites: Jellyfish , Beluga Whales , Southern Sea Otters and Ocean Voyagers – sharks, rays, turtles and more!

The National Aquarium

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the U.S. National Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals living in award-winning habitats.

Calling future scientists!

Budding marine biologists can help Zooniverse with their “Beluga Bits” project. They need home scientists to examine underwater photos of wild beluga whales and help them catalog the data. More info here!

Ocean lovers of all ages: don’t miss my guide to many more aquarium field trips with my feature on ocean live feeds and aquatic webcams .

Space & Science Virtual Field Trips

Space center houston virtual camp out.

The Space Center Houston is hosting virtual camp outs on a “pay what you can” basis. The next event is December 12 – register at the link above at least 24 hours ahead of time.

Nickelodeon Slime in Space

Take a virtual field trip into space with Nickelodeon and a group of NASA astronauts as they figure out what happens when you send slime into space! Includes “Slime in Space Resources” for teachers and parents.

Best Slime Recipes

To go along with this field trip, get the 4 best slime recipes from Home Science Tools.com .

Access Mars

Explore the surface of Mars with footage collected by the NASA’s Curiosity Rover.

National Air and Space Administration

NASA has a crazy amount of content available on its NASA At Home site! Future astronauts should be sure to “Imagine You’re An Astronaut” for fun info, video, history and learning projects. Nat Geo Kids has an episode “Are We There Yet: NASA. ” And don’t miss this interactive exhibit of Neil Armstrong’s Space Suit from the National Air and Space Museum.

International Space Station

Got a pair of old 3D glasses laying around? Check out this cool 3-D virtual tour of the Space Station!

Google Moon

You’ve probably heard of Google Earth, but did you know there’s also Google Moon? Explore tours of lunar landing sites narrated by Apollo astronauts and learn about the moon and space missions there.

Weather School

The Capital Weather Gang, as the meteorologists at the Washington Post are known, hosted two weeks of “Weather School” videos this spring on their Facebook page.

Science Gift Ideas For Kids

Looking for gift ideas for kids who love science? Check out Creation Crate , which delivers hands-on technology projects and online curriculum right to your door. Club SciKids sends engaging and fun career-related science kits each month. Groovy Lab in a Box ships boxes full of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiments for ages 8+. And kids’ toys retailer Maisonette has lots of creative STEM gift ideas.

Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Explore national parks and tourism sites and get links to tons of virtual field trips around the globe!

U.S. National Parks – Virtual Tours via Google Earth 

Take virtual tours of more than 30 U.S. National Parks, including Bryce Canyon, Death Valley, Dry Tortugas , Sequoia and more.

Become a Junior Park Ranger!

Get ready for your next vacation by learning how kids can take part in the National Parks Junior Ranger Program .

Google Earth: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

You can also explore UNESCO World heritage sites via Google Earth These are sites for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Check out Google’s suggestion for their top 8 culture sights here . Also, you can explore a wide variety of landmarks through Google Street view, including Stonehenge , Machu Picchu , the Roman Colosseum and the Egyptian Pyramids . The platform also recently launched the Heritage on the Edge initiative, which features five Unesco World Heritage sites under threat from climate change. The project includes 3D maps, augmented reality features, and expert opinions on how we can protect these treasured landmarks.

Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots

The Roots & Shoots Foundation, founded by English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall, has the goal of inspiring and empowering kids to affect change in their communities and the world. Now established in 110 countries around the globe, Roots & Shoots has both a YouTube channel and website with resources for kids and distance learning toolkits and lesson plans for educators.

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon was the plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife Martha Washington. Explore and learn about the site with a very cool and immersive virtual tour.

Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum

This site has a wealth of American history resources and interactive experiences online. They’re hosting live learning sessions on Wednesdays and even share colonial recipes you can make at home.

Machu Picchu

Experience the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru with this interactive virtual tour in 360 degrees. Explore further with this Machu Picchu resource from Nat Geo Kids and Peru country fact file .

The World’s Largest Cave

National Geographic has a really cool virtual tour of the world’s largest cave, Son Doong in Vietnam. Use the map to navigate. Be sure to turn your sound on to hear the sounds of the rainforest and traditional singing!

Virtual Chichen Itza

Take a virtual field trip to one of Mexico’s most-visited landmarks, the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. These ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and pre-Columbian city built around 600AD. Also check out this National Geographic Kids video about Chichen Itza and explore the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian’s online exhibit Living Maya Time .

Discovery Education 

Join Discovery Education live for new virtual field trips for kids, or watch on demand. All are free and have a companion guide that includes learning activities.

The Nature Conservancy

This global environmental nonprofit offers a wealth of virtual field trips and downloadable teacher guides. Designed for grades 5-8 but customizable for all ages, their Nature Lab virtual field trips let you travel to the rainforest of Borneo, the coral reefs of Palau, an ecosystem in Colombia and more! Also check out their guide to creating an at-home nature lab summer camp .

Great Wall of China 

Explore the Great Wall of China virtually and see amazing 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. To go along with it, National Geographic Kids has a Great Wall “Are We There Yet” episode and 30 cool facts about China .

The largest collection of 360-degree images and videos online, this site allows kids to explore cities across the globe for a virtual field trip.

Ellis Island

This Scholastic teacher’s activity guide for Ellis Island lets you explore Ellis Island from home.

Great Lakes Now

Explore the coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes region with these virtual field trips.  

Virtual Field Trip: Winged Creatures in 360-Degrees

Using 360-degree videos and images, these field trips from Detroit Public Television let students explore a penguin conservation center, raptor habitat, and bat habitat.

Bradshaw Foundation

The Bradshaw Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on archaeology, anthropology and genetic research. It works to discover, document and preserve ancient rock art around the world, and promote the study of early humankind’s artistic achievements. Check out their photos and information on cave painting around the globe, then this kids art project with tips for creating your own cave paintings .

Travel Books for Kids

Storytime from space.

Check out these videos of astronauts reading stories for kids from space!

Recommended Travel Books

And here are some great travel books for kids available from Amazon.

Travel-Related Craft Projects & Games

Hop over to my Pinterest board of global crafts for kids, including a printable “passport,” crafts for celebrations around the world, paper plate carnival masks and more!

Hands-On Activity Ideas for Families

We Are Teachers has a great guide for hands-on home learning activities that could go along with many of these field trips.

And don’t miss these travel and geography-themed games available on Amazon.

Crafty Gift Ideas For Kids

Need gift ideas for crafty kids? Kid Made Modern offers a smorgasbord of craft options for kids, including subscription boxes, craft kits, stocking stuffer ideas and even online craft classes! Top picks: a create a comic book kit , a shrink art jewelry kit , a my first painting collection , and an arts and crafts supply library to let imaginations run wild!

Music for Kids + Fun Stuff

The kennedy center.

The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC is home to the National Symphony Orchestra, Washington National Opera, the Washington Ballet among other performance groups. They have a wealth of digital arts learning resources online, including a playable Top 10 List of Classical Music that kids will enjoy, an instrument-spotting guide , and a musical tour of Europe .

Dr. Seuss Raps

Have you discovered Wes Tank’s story raps? Head over to YouTube and check out videos of him rapping Dr. Seuss favorites over hip hop beats by Dr. Dre and others. (Dr. Seuss and Dr. Dre – get it?!) It’s super catchy and fun for both kids and adults, and kids can read/rap along at home. Find more of his original story raps at Kidoodle.tv , a free “Safe Streaming” platform for kids entertainment.

Birthplaces of Music Virtual Field Trip

Take an interactive virtual field trip through the birthplaces of 4 types of music: classical, jazz, rock n’ roll, and country. It’s geared toward high school students, but music lovers of all ages will find it interesting.

Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?

Find out and test your geography knowledge with this revamp of the classic game from Google Earth.

Virtual Disney World

This YouTube Account helps you virtually experience the best of Walt Disney World’s attractions, shows, hotels and more. 

The blog Practical Wanderlust also has their own tips from a former cast member on a how to have a virtual Disney tour .

Additional Learning Resources

Here’s a roundup of other travel, geography and other global learning resources I came across in my virtual field trip and ‘travel from home” research. Be sure to check out my other guides to aquarium virtual field trips and zoo and safari field trips for additional related resources for teachers and parents.

• Maryland Public Television & PBS Learning Media Free standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.
• Nat Geo Kids: Are We There Yet? Global adventures for kids video series hosted by brother-and-sister duos.
• Smithsonian Learning Lab: Discover, Create, Share
• Smithsonian Science Education Center: Distance Learning
• Aquarium of the Pacific Online Learning Academy 
• Smithsonian: 7 Ways to Learn about Natural History From Home
• Smithsonian: 8 Digital Education Resources from the Smithsonian
• Boston Children’s Museum: Play and Learning Resources
• U.S. National Parks Learn and Explore
• National Geographic Family: Fun Ideas to Help Your Kids Explore the World
• CIA World Factbook
• The Spy Museum: Lesson Plans Online
• KidsNuz: 5-Minute Daily Newscasts for Kids
• Curiosity Stream   Access to a huge library of documentaries and non-fiction television shows. (paid subscription)

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Though nothing can ever match the experience of going on a field trip to explore something in the real world, a virtual field trip can come close. Popularized at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual field trips for kids are likely here to stay. They offer families and schools a chance to allow kids to explore a world-class museum or monument without having to schedule travel or spend a mint. In fact, these virtual field trips are free!

So, if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to keep curious kids busy, head to one of these virtual field trip sites. A virtual tour can be a learning experience in itself or help families decide where they want to travel to next.

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If your child has always had an interest in the arts or you find that they are looking to draw or color something new, then these options below may be a great choice for your kid.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Whether you’re obsessed with fashion, sculpture, music, or poetry, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a virtual tour for you. With online and in-person exhibits made viewable thanks to Google’s street view cameras, you can make your way through museum rooms or photo galleries full of art to admire. 

This tour is presented in partnership with Google's Arts & Culture program, which features tours from museums large and small, all around the world. Visit cool collections and classic artworks without leaving your home.

The Blue House Frida Kahlo Museum

We can’t decide what’s more fun to look at in this virtual tour of The Blue House , a museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo: the art itself or the architecture housing it, which ranges from brightly painted houses and walls to lush greenery and fascinating trees.

Of course, the museum is also the place where she lived, died, and created much of her work—so you get up close and personal with Frida Kahlo the artist and Frida Kahlo the woman. 

The National Gallery of Art 

Scrolling through photos of art in a museum online isn’t that different from looking at them in a book—unless you're taking a virtual field trip to The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC!

This museum has found a way to make viewing art interactive. With its children’s video tours, it brings 50 different historic pieces of art to life in just a few minutes, including audio effects, narration, and close-up shots of the details featured in each work.

There are also conversation starters about art, a guided video tour of Stuart Davis’ work hosted by John Lithgow, and an interactive app for kids. 

Got a future paleontologist, zoologist, or "Bill Nye the Science Guy" on your hands? For kids obsessed with animals, outer space, dinosaurs, chemical reactions, or how the world works, these science field trips are engaging and educational.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

If your child is interested in learning about the natural environment and the organisms that inhabit it, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History is a great option. Current, past, and permanent exhibits are included in this virtual tour, which allows you to navigate through the museum using your device or to click on different areas to visit on an interactive map.

There is even a series of narrated tours on video for kids who want to dive deep into a topic (like megalodons). The 360 degree images on this tour are crystal clear, making it feel like you are really there!

San Diego Zoo

Not only does the web site for the San Diego Zoo feature exhibit cams and zookeeper-hosted videos of many of its animal residents, but it’s also a great resource for animal crafts, online games, and fact-based infographics about different species. It’s more than just tuning into a live cam; it’s a virtual visit that gets close to being as fun as the real deal.

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium is a mecca for marine biologists-in-training. Check out what kinds of exhibits the aquarium houses on location through live cams, activities, and fact sheets, then head over to YouTube , where staff host a virtual field trip by walking-and-talking you through several of the species native to the Puget Sound that spend their days inside the aquarium.

Farm Food 360

Is your kid curious about how chickens, cows, or pigs are raised? No problem! At Farm Food 360 , you can read about how more than a dozen Canadian farms are run and watch a series of videos about each one, explaining everything from how a farmer spends their day to environmental sustainability of modern-day farms. 

Johnson Space Center

Mini Neil Armstrongs should check out the Johnson Space Center online for aerospace education opportunities. Boeing and Discovery Education host two virtual field trips on space exploration: Innovating the Future and ecoAction.

Both trips consist of a video series and companion educator guides, so you can apply your newfound knowledge over the course of a few days’ worth of lesson plans and activities . 

Museum of Science

The Museum of Science , a Boston-based science hub, is worth a trip at some point in your life. Until you can get to Boston, the museum is hosting virtual content, including live animal demonstrations to chats about current science events to planetarium tours.

If your kid's life goals include becoming president of the United States, these field trips focused on American history, civics, and notable landmarks will be right up their educational alley.

Ellis Island

Whatever country your family tree can be traced back to, it's likely that you have some kind of connection to Ellis Island . Through Scholastic’s website, you can take a 30-minute virtual tour of Ellis Island and follow it up with an interactive story and photo tour, diaries of real young immigrants, and colorful charts and bar graphs depicting important statistics about immigration through the decades.

Yellowstone National Park

You can go on virtual “walks” through Yellowstone National Park in a series of videos on the National Park Service’s website. When you’re done, dig deeper into fascinating areas of the park—like Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Geyser Basin—by reading about their histories, taking guided photo tours, and exploring their landmarks on an interactive map.

Mount Rushmore

You've seen Mount Rushmore in history books, but that didn't get you as close to Teddy Roosevelt’s left nostril as you hoped! Never fear: you can go on a "deep dive" (pun intended) on this virtual tour of the famous American landmark.

Featuring a 3D explorer, a 360 degree virtual tour, and a video about how the landmark has been digitally preserved over the years, you can get a good look at the true size and scale of this impressive monument—and learn a little about history, too.

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As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and “ social distancing ” becomes a household term, more and more Americans are halting their travel plans and staying home in an effort to flatten the curve .

For those sitting on the couch with a travel itch they can’t scratch, here’s some good news: There are tons of tourist attractions across the globe — from palaces and art museums to aquariums and zoos — that you can visit virtually, from the comfort of home for free!

Skim through the list below, broken down by category and alphabetized, and come out of isolation more worldly than ever!

American Museum of Natural History: Explore three virtual exhibits at this New York City institution (yes, the one featured in Night At the Museum !). The exhibit “Highlights from the American Museum of Natural History,” shows off many of the museum’s most famous features.

Armory Art Center: Explore a virtual gallery tour of this Florida art center’s 2020 All Artists Show, an annual exhibition held at the institution.

The Art Institute of Chicago: A large catalog of pieces are available for virtual viewing at this world-renowned art museum, hosted by Google Arts and Culture, which has grouped the works by style of art.

The British Museum: Check out ancient mummies, the Rosetta Stone and so much more with this virtual tour of the world’s oldest national public museum.

Detroit Institute of Arts: This art museum has four different online exhibits , including two focused on feminist icon Frida Kahlo.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Explore six virtual exhibits at this Santa Fe-based museum, which preserves Georgia O’Keeffe’s artistic legacy.

High Museum of Art: Explore four exhibits — including an awe-inspiring Civil Rights Photography show — at this Atlanta museum.

Hockey Hall of Fame: Learn about hockey’s finest players, moments and artifacts with a 3-D tour of this Toronto museum. Don’t stop until you find the Stanley Cup!

Getty Museum: Travel through two different virtual exhibits from this Los Angeles landmark with Google Arts and Culture.

The Guggenheim: The entire contemporary art collection is available for online viewing from this New York City art museum. Enjoy walking (virtually) through its famous spiraling halls!

The Louvre: Take a quick trip to Paris with virtual tours of three stunning exhibits at this world-renowned museum.

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Explore 26 online exhibits at this famous New York City icon. A 360 degree peek behind the scenes of The Costume Institute Conversation Lab (the world’s largest costume collection) is a must-see.

Michigan Science Center: Curious minds of all ages can enjoy a virtual tour of this science center, including their planetarium, health and wellness gallery, science stage and more.

MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art): Viewers can go on a virtual tour of the New York City-based museum’s exhibit of Swiss artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Embrace your artistic side with 16 virtual exhibits . Fashionistas in particular will fall head over high heels for their 21st Century Designer Fashion and 20th and 21st Century Fashion Accessories exhibits.

National Historic Museum of Chile: Learn about the history and culture of the South American country of Chile with a 360 degree tour of this Santiago museum, located in a 19th-century royal palace.

National Portrait Gallery: Take an audio-guided virtual tour through this historic art gallery with Smartify , an app that has partnered with many museums worldwide. In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Smartify has made all of their museum audio tours free to the public, including the Louvre, the Met and the Royal Academy.

Smithsonian: Explore a self-guided tour of the D.C. museum’s National Museum of Natural History.

Van Gogh Museum: The largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh pieces is located at this museum in Amsterdam, and you can explore it with a 360 degree virtual tour . Don’t forget to stop and smell the “Sunflowers!”

The Vatican Museum: Explore the New Wing, Sistine Chapel and more with 360 degree virtual tours .

Animals, Aquariums, Zoos and Gardens

Atlanta Zoo: This Georgia institution has a dedicated panda cam sure to put a smile on kids’ — and grown-ups’ — faces.

Cincinnati Zoo: Every day, this zoo is hosting “Home Safari Facebook Lives” showcasing one of their animals and offering a fun, educational activity you can do at home. Pull up the zoo’s Facebook page every day at 3 p.m. EST. All of the safaris will also be posted to the zoo’s website and on their YouTube page for later viewing.

Daniel Botelho IGTV: See what it’s like going no-cage diving with a school of Great White Sharks on this National Geographic wildlife photographer’s IGTV channel .

Georgia Aquarium: Have a soothing look under the sea with live cams of beluga whales, African penguins, jellyfish and more.

Houston Zoo: This Texas zoo has webcams focused on gorillas, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, leafcutter ants and more for your viewing pleasure.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center : While the Florida marine center is closed to the public, they’re continuing to take care of their sea turtle patients behind the scenes. Monday through Friday they will be streaming live from the sea turtle hospital and teaching viewers about ocean conservation.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Dive under water with livestreams of sharks, sea otters, jellyfish, and turtles. A live cam of the crashing waves in the Monterey Bay itself is particularly calming.

National Aquarium: Explore winding, sea life-filled floors with this virtual tour of the Baltimore-based aquarium.

New England Aquarium: This Boston-based aquarium is serving up a schedule of animal feedings, tours and behind-the-scenes content on their Facebook Live .

Ocean Ramsey IGTV: Often described as a “sharfluencer,” this diving expert swam with one of the largest Great Whites ever recorded. Now, she’s sharing her adventures on her IGTV channel .

Oregon Zoo: This zoo is sharing daily video updates on their Facebook page of different animals during their temporary closure.

Paul Nicklen IGTV: Got heart eyes for humpbacks? This wildlife photographer and National Geographic contributor is taking to his IGTV channel to stream all the whale content you could dream of.

San Diego Zoo: This zoo has a number of different live cams monitoring their furry and feathered friends, including penguins, pandas, koalas and elephants.

Volunteer Park Conservatory: This Seattle greenhouse is taking to Instagram to livestream their lush gardens in the midst of their closure to the public. Though the streaming schedule depends on their gardeners, they plan to livestream seven days a week around 2pm.

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International Landmarks

Buckingham Palace, England: Flights to the U.K. may be canceled, but you can still visit Buckingham Palace thanks to the official Royal website, which offers a virtual tour of the Queen’s official residence.

Doge’s Palace, Italy: Google Arts and Culture offers a virtual tour of one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks — a 14th century palace — complete with views of the canals that surround it.

Easter Island: Explore this Chilean territory — chock full of artistic and architectural treasures — with Chile 360, a free app that can be used on your phone or paired with VR glasses.

Galapagos Islands: Embark on a guided video tour of the incredible wildlife and culture of the Galapagos with National Geographic Expeditions.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Swim through Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with the help of several David Attenborough-narrated videos and an educational, interactive map.

Great Wall of China: Take a virtual tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World with The China Guide and explore its most visited sections.

Hang Son Doong, Vietnam: Take a 360 degree adventure through the world’s largest cave , located in Vietnam, with National Geographic.

Johnson Space Center, USA: Boeing and Discovery Education take viewers on a virtual field trip through this innovative, Houston-based space center.

National Parks, USA: 113 virtual tours of National Park Service locations are available on Google Arts and Culture. Some favorites include Yellowstone National Park (for miles and miles of beautiful views), Kenai Fjords National Park (for an icy adventure) and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (for lots of lava).

NYC Street Art Murals, USA: Explore nine of the most vibrant and unique street art murals across New York City — from Banksy to Keith Haring — with this virtual tour .

Tower Bridge, England: This famous London bridge isn’t going down anytime soon — and you can explore it virtually (by boat!).

White House, USA: No need to look your best for this trip to the White House in Washington, D.C.! Google Arts and Culture has virtual tours of several of the presidential spaces.

The Gardens of Versailles, France: Choose your own adventure and virtually explore the famously over-the-top royal gardens of King Louis XIV.

Theater, Film, Symphonies and Operas

Ann Arbor Film Festival: This popular Michigan film festival is going virtual this year, livestreaming both films and discussions for free from March 24-29. Check out the schedule here .

BroadwayHD: This site has streamed favorite Broadway shows — like Cats , Kinky Boots and Phantom of the Opera — straight from New York and London for years, but they’re currently offering a one week free trial before their $8.99 monthly subscription fee kicks in.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: This New York-based chamber music ensemble is currently streaming several recorded performances.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: This Australian symphony is livestreaming their performances on Youtube while they are closed to the public through April 13. The shows will then be saved to the Youtube channel for later viewing.

Metropolitan Opera: Every night at 7:30 EST, New York City’s Metropolitan Opera will be streaming a Live in HD viewing of an opera performance, which will then be viewable for 20 hours.

OperaVision: This website offers free streaming of a number of recorded opera performances from famous opera houses across Europe and beyond, including the Royal Swedish Opera, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and National Theatre Prague.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin, this orchestra will be livestreaming performances on their Facebook page, which will then save for later viewing.

The Philharmonie Berlin: With plans to be closed until April 19, this symphony opened its library of digital performances to the public. More than 600 shows will be available for free for 30 days if you use the code BERLINPHIL by March 31.

The Rossini Opera Festival: This yearly festival, based in Pesaro, Italy, celebrates opera composer Gioachino Rossini, who called Pesaro home. They are currently streaming one previously-recorded opera a day for free.

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By the 15th cent. Moscow had become the capitol of the Russian state under the Grand Duchy of Moscow, which had been busily assimilating smaller feudal territories while battling the Golden Horde of Mongols. The city was raided and burnt down by the Tatar-Mongols at least three times.

Consolidation of many smaller territories under Moscow's power set the stage for Ivan III to adopt the title of "Ruler of all of Russia." His son Ivan IV, or "Ivan the Terrible", become the first crowned Tsar of Russia.

The succession of Tsars lasted from Ivan IV until Peter the Great, who proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721, with St. Petersburg for its capitol.

The Russian Empire survived the "Times of Troubles" which saw chaos, invasion and several uprisings of the people. Napolean Bonaparte came within 25 miles of capturing Moscow during his disastrous invasion of 1812, but was turned back after thousands of his starving troops were ambushed and killed by peasant guerilla fighters.

By the beginning of the 20th Century, Moscow was capitol, this time of the largest country in the world.

The Industrial Revolution came later to Russia than to Western Europe, partly due to Russia's institute of serfdom which kept peasants bound to the land. Soon enough however, the emergence of the Socialist political movement was loudly advocating total revolution, and by 1917 the Soviet Union replaced the Tsar and his autocratic rule. This began the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), which lasted until 1991.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Moscow continues to be the capital of Russia, or the Russian Federation as it is now known. It is still the largest single country in the world.

People and Culture

Moscow is in the grips of a western renovation, with consumerism and ostentatious displays of wealth parading everywhere. As of 2008 it is the city with the most expensive cost of living in the world, home of the most billionaires, as well as being the largest city in Europe.

Getting There

Moscow is laid out in five major sections in concentric pattern, with the Kremlin smack in the middle. The Kremlin is the administrative seat of power, and its name means "fortress." Its walls delineate the 15th century boundaries of the city.

Transportation

You can find information about getting to and from the airports here .

Click here for some great tips about the fantastic metro system

Here is some more useful overview stuff about the metro, trams, trolleys etc.

Things to do

There are many galleries and museums in moscow but here are two favorites:

First is Modern Art Museum . and second is Winzavod - it means wine factory

In addition to these, you can visit the Museum of Geology, Museum of Aviation and Astronautics, Museum of History of Moscow.

For art lovers, try the State Tretiyakovskaya Gallerry - with a huge collection of Russian art and icons - one of the most famous russian museum after the State Hermitage in St.Petersburg.

There's also a beautiful Zoo, comparing to others in russia..

As for restaurants and clubs there's nice cafe just near the red squre - F.A.Q. Cafe - if you can read russian.

There's an old good club 'Propaganda' - it's almost 10 years but still one of the best places to go out every night! Others which are not bad are:

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What to look for in general: Red Square, the Kremlin, the Lenin Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Basil, and Bely Gorod which is a shopping district.

One more beautiful old place to see in Moscow is - Novodevichiy monastery (was built in 1524 and Ivan IV became a czar there).

A good place to visit for outdoor activities is also Vorob'evi Gori (hills) - it's kind of recreation zone on the moskva river with a park and Moscow state university's main huge soviet building on the top.

Another thing you can do is go for a walk down Old Arbat, a pedestrian street with ethnic flavour of Soviet times and buildings from the time of the Russian Empire.

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Take the virtual tour of the kremlin, moscow river, saint basil’s cathedral and red square.

The Moscow Kremlin  usually referred to as the Kremlin, is a fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River to the south, Saint Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square to the east, and the Alexander Garden to the west.

It is the best known of the Kremlins (Russian citadels) and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Also within this complex is the Grand Kremlin Palace. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

The name “Kremlin” means “fortress inside a city”, and is often also used metonymically to refer to the government of the Russian Federation in a similar sense to how “White House” is used to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United States. It had previously been used to refer to the government of the Soviet Union (1922–1991) and its highest members (such as general secretaries, premiers, presidents, ministers, and commissars). The term “Kremlinology” refers to the study of Soviet and Russian politics.

All of Moscow’s main streets start at  Red Square , so it’s easy to see why this is considered the heart of the city. A massive space of 330 meters by 70 meters, the square is flanked by the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum, two cathedrals, and the State Historical Museum. In 1945, a massive Victory Parade was held here to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Soviet Armed Forces.

St. Basil’s Cathedral , one of the most recognizable buildings on the square, was built in 1555. The unique cathedral has architectural details inspired by Byzantine and Asian designs, as well as details that resemble those found in famous mosques. There are nine individual chapels inside the church, all decorated with colourful mural art.

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