May 5, 2020
A safari is one of the most thrilling and memorable wildlife experiences. The anxious wait to spot the elusive leopard, the rapid beating of your heart as you see its swaying tail dangling from a tree branch and the beauty of this majestic animal. If you’re a nature lover, you’ll be pleased to know, you can still get up close and personal with some of the most iconic species from around the world. Enjoy seeing virtual sparring polar bears and vivid coral reefs, with so many creatures living in their natural habitats and all from the comfort of your home.
Brown bears
Think you’re good at fishing? Probably not as good as these Alaskan brown bears. Watch adult bears hunt leaping salmon at the Katmai National Park, Alaska through a livecam, as young cubs stand by and learn. With an underwater camera, you will see brown bears hunting, swimming, and wrestling while partially submerged in the Brooks River. The best thing about the livecam footage is that highlights of the virtual tours and stunning underwater scenes are available long after salmon season is over. Then, when you’ve had your fill of the virtual brown bear observations, perhaps you can start planning your big Canada adventure for 2021.
Polar bears
How would you like to peer into the private life of the world’s apex predator in its natural habitat? This live stream from Wapusk National Park’s Cape Churchill in Manitoba, Canada streams live footage of polar bears in their snowy surrounds. From the heartening footage of a mama bear nursing her infant cubs, to the powerful territorial battle between adult males, you can see polar bears raw and close up.
Penguins
Enjoy live footage of African penguins waddling around the aquarium in San Diego Zoo. Watch the flock leap off rockworks in the large enclosure, made to resemble the granite boulders from Boulders Beach in South Africa, and merrily groom and socialise with their feathered mates. Also, watch in amazement as leopard sharks harmoniously share the pool with the penguins.
Taronga Zoo
Enjoy some 24/7 live wildlife experiences and encounters from Australia’s famous Taronga Zoo through its live-streaming cameras inside its animal enclosures. Watch the adorable Sumatran tiger cubs chase each other around the natural enclosure during the day, or catch a glimpse of a family of otters cuddle close during the night. The zoo’s varied virtual wildlife experiences will have you planning your next wildlife holiday. If you’re planning a trip to Eastern Canada, you may have a chance to see otters in their habitats alongside other iconic animal encounters.
The Great Barrier Reef
Hear the narration from Sir David Attenborough as he explores the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with Sir Attenborough. The legendary broadcaster and natural historian helps you explore five key locations across the reef via breathtaking visuals, showing you sites and sharing interesting facts. The website is also a treasure-trove of multi-sensory experiences. Listen to reef sounds, understand the symbiotic relationship between clownfish and sea anemone. It features the incredible colour detecting vision of the mantis shrimp and the website will have you exploring virtually for hours.
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