Thursday, March 28, 2024

San Diego Zoo Global provides extensive online resources while Zoo and Safari Park remain closed

Teachers, kids and parents will find a wealth of fun, free and educational tools and content online, provided by San Diego Zoo Global. For kids who love to learn about animals by watching them, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park live wildlife cams provide unmatchable insights. For teachers, there’s a wealth of supplemental curriculum on wildlife and habitats that’s readily available online. And for parents seeking to inspire and inform their children about the wonders of plants and animals, information on hundreds of species is only a click away.

“It’s truly heartwarming that we can be a source of comfort and joy to the public during these trying times,” said Ted Molter, San Diego Zoo Global’s chief marketing officer. “The interest we’ve seen has lifted all of our spirits here at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.” 

Wildlife Live Cams

Being at home doesn’t have to be a “bear” when you can catch all the action on the San Diego Zoo’s Polar Cam, and other live wildlife cams featuring animals at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. From their habitat to yours, these livestreaming cams provide “being there” views of wildlife as they explore, eat, swing, roll, pounce, scratch, and play through their day. Footage from the Panda Cam archives is available, too, to relive the adventures of giant pandas Bai Yun and Xiao Liwu during their time at the San Diego Zoo, before returning to China. 

Watch any of San Diego Zoo Global’s wildlife cams here: 

San Diego Zoo Kids

Youngsters can jump right into the world of wildlife with every visit to the San Diego Zoo Kids website. This kid-friendly destination is jam-packed with videos and information about animals, fun stories, hands-on activities and games. Youngsters will also find links to live wildlife cams and information about how to be a superhero to help save species. Grown-ups will want to visit, too, to access educational tools and programs they can use immediately. 

Watch Wildlife Stories on YouTube 

San Diego Zoo Kids Channel

Anyone can tune into YouTube to view the San Diego Zoo Kids Channel’s heartwarming and educational programming from zoos around the world. San Diego Zoo Global provides this dedicated channel to children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses around the world.

Even more videos with “wild and cute” content can be found on the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park YouTube channels: 

ZOONOOZ

While many readers may be familiar with the print edition of San Diego Zoo Global’s ZOONOOZ magazine, ZOONOOZ Online includes even more new, fascinating stories about wildlife and ongoing conservation projects around the world. New articles are posted on the website each week, so readers will want to visit often to check out the latest content.  

San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

Did you know the slender-snouted crocodile is an avid tree climber? Or that an ocelot has different markings on each side? From the African giant pouched rat to the zebra, and from cactuses to trees, they’re all here—with detailed information, fun trivia and much more. It’s a user-friendly A-to-Z guide on the most-asked-about species, many of which call the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park home. This online resource offers an opportunity to learn more about familiar favorite plants and animals, as well as equally fascinating species that are lesser known.

Science Blog 

Middle school and high school students can dig into science on the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research Science Blog. The engaging posts here cover everything from the goings on in the pathology lab of Disease Investigations to information on interning with the alala education program in Hawaii. 

Help Track Wildlife from the Comfort of Home

Anyone can become a “citizen scientist” and contribute valuable data to conservation researchers by helping to count, identify and track burrowing owls, giraffes and other wildlife online. Participants in San Diego Zoo Global’s Wildwatch Burrowing Owl and Wildwatch Kenya can help make a difference, viewing and classifying wildlife images from remote trail cameras. 

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Joe Kleiman
Joe Kleimanhttp://wwww.themedreality.com
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies. Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.

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