We may all be practicing serious social distancing currently. But you can still get out into the world – virtually. There are many ways to experience destinations and attractions from the comfort of our own homes. See below for a few of the best virtual experiences.
View the second largest animal migration in the world at home with Rowe Sanctuary’s virtual crane cam in Nebraska. The crane cam is set up on the Rowe Sanctuary allowing viewers to see and hear the cranes on their river roost 24 hours a day. You may also catch a glimpse of other wildlife, such as white-tailed deer and bobcats.
Despite being temporary closed, the Children’s Museum of Houston has found a virtual solution to continue their mission of providing innovative child-centered learning and educational resources to all. The Education team has begun sharing DIY experiments, fun activities and behind-the-scenes content of the exhibits on the Museum’s YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter pages tied to a virtual learning schedule.
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is livestreaming their Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion, and Pacific Coral Reef exhibits on their website to help everyone bring a little natural wonder into their home. Viewers can zoom in, zoom out, and toggle the cameras around to experience a variety of wildlife in true-to-life recreations of their natural habitats.
The “Keeper Corner,” launching daily at 3PM CST via the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Facebook page, allows kids to virtually meet a zookeeper and zoo animals. Creatures include everything from sloths to tigers, while being educated on interesting facts about the animals, for a fully interactive, entertaining learning experience.
Sprouts Cooking School will be introducing virtual cooking videos, so little ones can have a fun learning experience during their time at home. This Hamilton County, Indiana institution is dedicated to inspiring and empowering a new generation of chefs (and encouraging families to get into the kitchen and cook with their kids).
Nonsuch Island, just off the coast of Bermuda is home to the Cahow (or Bermuda Petrel). After being thought to be extinct for more than 300 years, 17 pairs were re-discovered in the 1950s. Remarkable recovery efforts have ensured that the cahow is back for good, with more than 135 pairs residing in Bermuda. Via the Cahow Cam, you can actually “visit” these birds (including new chicks!) from across the world on your computer screen.
Virtual visitors can tour the entire, 32,000-square-foot Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) from anywhere in the world. MOWA is one of the top museums of regional art in the United States, with over 5,000 works of contemporary and historic art by more than 350 artists.
