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23 Virtual Zoo Field Trips, Tours, and Zoo Cams That Get You Up Close to the Animals

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We love field trips, but sometimes organizing an excursion just can’t happen. Fortunately, we live in a time when technology can bring the excitement to us. The pandemic encouraged many zoos and aquariums to put in the effort to bridge the gap for visitors at home. As such, we’re able to share this list of fantastic virtual zoo field trips, virtual zoo tours, and zoo cams you can enjoy from anywhere.

Best Virtual Zoo Field Trips, Virtual Zoo Tours, and Zoo Cams

San diego zoo.

The San Diego Zoo has a “Watch and Learn” section on its website. Here, students can check out the fantastic zoo cams including the burrowing-owl cam, giraffe cam, elephant cam, and many more.

Atlanta Zoo

While the Atlanta Zoo’s zoo cam is dedicated to pandas, they offer many videos and activities that feature bird watching, sloths, lemurs, monkeys, and more.

Reid Park Zoo

Located in Tucson, Arizona, this zoo features a variety of delightful zoo cams designed to give kids a virtual zoo tour of the elephants, giraffes, grizzly bears, lions, and more.

Tembe Elephant Park

Tembe Elephant Park is located in a remote area of South Africa. Renowned for having the largest elephants in the world, these zoo cams offer sights such as sand forests and wetlands, leopards, rhinos, and, of course, elephants.

GRACE Gorilla Forest Corridor

This extensive cam takes us inside the gorilla forest corridor in the Democratic Republic of Congo while connecting the habitat with the night quarters at the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE).

Houston Zoo

Take a virtual zoo tour down to Texas and enjoy the live zoo cams set up by the Houston Zoo, allowing you to peer into the lives of giraffes, gorillas, elephants, and flamingos.

Explore the Arctic

Head to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, to witness the annual polar bear migration. Discovery Education has teamed up with Polar Bears International to host a series that explores some of the biggest questions about the Arctic.

Bring your virtual classroom to life with animals from the Oregon Zoo. The Wildlife Live videos are aligned to different subject content areas, which are listed on the page. New videos are also posted regularly on the zoo’s social media channels. A few times every week, they go behind the scenes for a live interview with animal-care staff. Each live video is accompanied by a kid-approved activity related to the featured animal .

PBS Zoo Field Trip

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International Wolf Center

The cool wolf-pack cam live-broadcasts the adventures of four ambassador wolves: Denali, Boltz, Axel, and Grayson. The exhibit stretches across 1.25 acres and includes two dens, a filtered pond, and a forested area.

San Antonio Zoo

While San Antonio Zoo virtual field trips aren’t free, they’re very engaging. Enjoy virtual encounters with okapis, hippos, rhinos, and more.

From a virtual zoo tour and chats with staff to showing what the animals are up to and posting activity ideas from their education and conservation teams, the Dallas Zoo’s Bring the Zoo to You web series is perfect for a virtual field trip.

Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo was the home of the late Steve Irwin, best known as the Crocodile Hunter. His wife, Terri, and children, Bindi and Bob, have continued his legacy. This fantastic YouTube channel offers captivating videos of some of the world’s most fascinating animals.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo

This virtual zoo field trip takes us to the nation’s capital. Check out animal zoo cams that share a glimpse into the daily lives of black-footed ferrets, naked mole rats, giant pandas, and more.

Chester Zoo

This British zoo has been going live on Facebook and YouTube to offer a fun and engaging virtual zoo tour packed full of fantastic facts and adorable animal antics.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has created virtual zoo tour resources to support children’s learning for grades pre-K through 12. The site offers online courses, family-friendly science activities, crafts and printables, and fantastic video lessons (in English and en español) to help young learners who are excited about ocean animals.

Georgia Aquarium at Home

These wonderful guided virtual tours through Georgia Aquarium’s galleries allow you to explore the chilly unknown in Cold Water Quest , be immersed in a world of colors as a tropical diver , and more.

New England Aquarium Virtual Tour

Enjoy a virtual zoo tour of the New England Aquarium and check out the projects and activities available to both educators and families. New zoo cam videos premiere on Facebook , YouTube , and Instagram .

Folly Farm Sloth Cam

Witness the serene existence of Tuppee and Lightcap, two charming two-toed sloths residing in Sloth Forest, a habitat created as a comfortable “sloth retirement home.”

Aquarium of the Pacific Webcams

Peek into the lives of playful penguins, sleek sharks in the Shark Lagoon, the graceful sea nettles, the bustling Tropical Reef, the serene Honda Blue Cavern, and the intriguing coral predators. These webcams, complemented by resource kits, offer a vibrant, educational experience for all ages.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Giraffe Cams

Tune into the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s giraffe cams for a live peek into the lives of giraffes in the African Rift Valley exhibit. These cameras capture the giraffes as they roam, mingle, and interact with visitors hand-feeding them lettuce. It’s a “Way Beyond Watching” experience that brings you up close with these majestic animals from anywhere in the world.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Webcams

Dive virtually into the world of marine rescue at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Their live webcams offer glimpses into the new Ruth & J.O. Stone Dolphin Complex, home to rescued bottlenose dolphins in a sprawling 1.5 million gallons of Clearwater Bay’s filtered water. Additionally, explore more live cams like the Otter Cam, Pelican Cam, and Mavis’s Rescue Hideaway Cam for a closer look at other rescued marine animals.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Webcams

Catch a glimpse into the daily lives of Beardsley Zoo’s beloved animals with their live webcams. Be sure to switch between the Indoor and Outdoor Red Panda Cams, the Spider Monkey Cams, and the River Otter Cam to see these creatures exploring their habitats.

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Bored at Home? Here's a Massive List of Museums, Zoos, and Theme Parks Offering Virtual Tours

You can see Frida Kahlo at MoMA or visit the Shedd Aquarium without leaving the couch.

The effects of social distancing have left many feeling, well, a little stir-crazy. Though we all try to stay busy by keeping active and working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak , it's easy to fall into a rut. Luckily, there's more than one way to stave off boredom while staying indoors. Instead of binging the best of what Netflix has to offer for the second time, it's time to broaden your horizons with some virtual tours.

"Walk" through some of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions, like The Met and The American Museum of Natural History, then go for a "ride" on Disney's new Frozen rollercoaster with the kids. And regardless of your age, we think everyone will enjoy some live footage of pandas playing at the zoo!

• The Louvre: You don't have to book a ticket to Paris to check out some of the famous pieces in the world's largest art museum. The Louvre has free online tours of three famous exhibits, including Egyptian Antiquities.
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: The works of Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian , Jeff Koons, and Franz Marc are just some of the 625 artists whose work are a part of the Guggenheim's Collection Online .
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Move at your own pace through the 360-degree room-by-room tour of every exhibit in the museum .
• Van Gogh Museum: You can get up close and personal with the impressionist painter's most famous work thanks to Google Arts & Culture .
• Getty Museum: Los Angeles's premiere gallery has two virtual tours , including "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry," which is a closer look at food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
• The Vatican Museum: The Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Raphael's Room, are just some of the sites you can see on the Vatican's virtual tour .
• T hyssen-Bornemisza Museum: Madrid's must-see art museum has the works of some of the continent's most celebrated artists like Rembrandt and Dali available online .
• Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Six virtual exhibits are available online from this museum named for the "Mother of American modernism."
• National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City: Dive into the pre-Hispanic history of Mexico with 23 exhibit rooms full of Mayan artifacts.
• British Museum, London: The Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies are just a couple of things that you're able to see on a virtual tour of the museum.
• N ASA: Both Virginia's Langley Research Center and Ohio's Glenn Research Center offer online tours for free. Also, you can try some "augmented reality experiences" via The Space Center Houston's app .
• National Women's History Museum: Have a late International Women's Day celebration with online exhibits and oral histories from the Virginia museum.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art: Though the Met Gala was cancelled this year, you can still have a peak at the The Costume Institute Conversation Lab, which is one of the institution's 26 online exhibits .
• High Museum of Art, Atlanta: This museum's popular online exhibits include "Civil Rights Photography " — photos that capture moments of social protest like the Freedom Rides and Rosa Park's arrest.
• Detroit Institute of Arts: Mexican art icon Frida Kahlo is the focal point of two of the four available online exhibits .
• Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: The Golden Age of Dutch art is highlighted in this museum which includes the work of Vermeer and Rembrandt .
• National Museum of the United States Air Force: You can't take a ride in Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidential airplane, but you can check it out, in addition to other military weapons and aircraft, online in the Air Force's official museum .
• MoMA ( The Museum of Modern Art): New York's extensive collection is available for view online .
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The 16 virtual exhibits include a special section on 21st Century Designer Fashion.

Zoos and Aquariums

• The Cincinnati Zoo: Check in around 3 p.m., because that's the time the Zoo holds a daily Home Safari on its Facebook Live Feed .
• Atlanta Zoo: The Georgia zoo keeps a " Panda Cam " livestream on its website.
• Georgia Aquarium: S ea-dwellers like African penguins and Beluga Whales are the stars of this aquarium's live cam .
• Houston Zoo: There are plenty of different animals you can check in on with this zoo's live cam , but we highly recommend watching the playful elephants.
• The Shedd Aquarium: This Chicago aquarium shares some pretty adorable behind-the-scenes footage of their residents on Facebook .
• San Diego Zoo: With what may be the most live cam options , this zoo lets you switch between koalas, polar bears, and tigers in one sitting.
• Monterey Bay Aquarium: It can be Shark Week every week thanks to live online footage of Monterey Bay's Habitat exhibit .
• National Aquarium: Walk through tropical waters to the icy tundra in this floor-by-floor tour of the famous, Baltimore-based aquarium.

Theme Parks

• Walt Disney World: Set aside some time, because there's plenty to see here. Virtual tours you can take include Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot, just to name a few. There are also unofficial YouTube videos that feel just like you're on famous rides like the Frozen Ever After ride , It's a Small World , Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! , and Pirates of the Caribbean .
• LEGOLAND Florida Resort: The Great Lego Race and Miniland USA are just two of the attractions you can check out in a virtual tour of the park .

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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.

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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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Virtual Tours of Zoos

Hey everyone and welcome back to another Momentum 360 blog! In this week’s blog, we are going to be taking a look at some virtual tours of zoos around the world. Right now is the perfect time to be taking advantage of virtual tours of zoos, not only because of visitor restrictions due to the Coronavirus but also because the weather is getting colder as we move closer to winter. 

In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about the benefits of virtual tours in zoos and we’re going to be highlighting a couple of awesome zoos and animal habitats available to see online. These exhibits are perfect for animal lovers of all ages and are the perfect way to learn about animals you don’t see every day. Check it out!

Benefits of Virtual Tours of Zoos

Let’s be honest, nothing in the world has been completely normal for months now. We’re all learning to live with our new normal as best as we can. One of my favorite activities as a kid was going to the zoo in the summer and seeing the coolest animals in the world. When the virus shut everything down, zoos were forced to close to the public to ensure the safety of the zoologists and the animals they care for. 

In a time where everyone was stuck at home trying to figure out how to keep themselves and their children entertained and learning, people turned to exciting educational opportunities they could access online. 

Now, doing a virtual tour of a zoo isn’t the same as a museum’s virtual tour. In a museum, exhibitions are mostly stagnant and can be captured in a photograph. In a zoo, however, the main attraction is the animals who are living, breathing, and moving creatures. You can’t capture the majesticness of a lion in a photograph. 

So how do these virtual tours work? Well, a combination of virtual reality, live cams, and 360 technology. 

The live cams are pretty self-explanatory, a camera is set up on a specific enclosure and sends a live stream to the zoo’s website. People can log on at any time and from anywhere to see what’s going on in that enclosure. These are very popular for when an animal is about to give birth. 

360 technology and virtual reality are used to simulate an in-person visit to the zoo, with renderings of the attractions to make you feel like you are actually there. 

Online Virtual Tours of Zoos

Paignton zoo.

This UK Zoo has one of the most comprehensive zoo virtual tours. Paignton has a 360 aerial view tour of eight areas of their zoo. In this tour, visitors can learn about species of different animals while actually seeing what they look like in their enclosures. Some of these include crocodiles, lions, giraffes, and more! 

In addition to this virtual tour, Paignton Zoo also has live cams set up for their flamingos, meerkats, and the Sulawesi Crested Macaque. 

National Aquarium

The National Aquarium is an exhibit we have highlighted before in our “ Educational 3D Tours ” blog. This Baltimore-based aquarium is home to over 20,000 animals, including over 800 species. When you think aquarium, chances are you think of tropical fish, sharks, and turtles. While the National Aquarium has all these, they also have animals like birds, amphibians, and even mammals. All the animals housed in the National Aquarium have a unique connection to water, even if you wouldn’t think of them as fitting in an aquarium.

In this virtual tour, users can explore different areas like the Tropical Rainforest, the Atlantic Coral Reef, the Amazon Rainforest, and so much more! In these areas, visitors can also click and learn more information about the animals and fish native to these regions. This is an easy-to-use tour full of information that is perfect for any age. 

Plus, it has some really cute pictures of dolphins!

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia is home to many exhibits including a wildlife retreat, African Savannah, rainforest, and more! Using 3D technology in Google Street View, visitors can explore the Taronga Zoo in detail. You can see all the different enclosures and animals that the zoo has to offer. 

This includes animals usually only found in Australia, so if you’re like us, this may be the only opportunity to see cute and cuddly koalas, kangaroos, and more!

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We create high-quality stabilized video having 8k and 4k resolution, 48 or 24 frames per second together with high-quality post-processing. Videos are supported by the most advanced technologies, such as virtual reality headsets (including Samsung Gear VR), different electronic devices and YouTube channels.

We use different types of moving and fixed objects (tripods, monopods, cars, helicopters, building cranes, etc.) to record videos. For aerial shooting we usually use drones with fully gyro-stabilized unique suspension. Panoramic video covers up all the space around the camera 360x180 degrees without black spots at both nadir and zenith viewing angle.

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Our team creates high-quality 360° photo-panoramas with 35000x17500 pixels resolution (in the equidistant projection) and carries out professional post-processing and corrections of any complexity. We develop virtual tours which are suitable for all browsers, support both Flash and HTML5 technologies and are compatible with different mobile devices and virtual reality headsets (including Samsung Gear VR).

We use different types of moving and fixed objects (tripods, monopods, cars, helicopters, building cranes, etc.) to record videos. For aerial shooting we usually use drones with the fully gyro-stabilized unique suspension. Panoramic video covers up all the space around the camera 360x180 degrees without black spots at both nadir and zenith viewing angle.

Ready 360° photo-panoramas cover up all the space around the camera 360x180 degrees without black spots at both nadir and zenith viewing angle.

Info-points (description buttons that can be placed in the panorama), embedded pictures, video and audio can be added to the virtual tour.

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Our team creates high-quality 360° photo-panoramas with resolution from 1 to 3 gigapixel and carries out professional post-processing and corrections of any complexity. We develop virtual tours which are suitable for all browsers, support both Flash and HTML5 technologies and are compatible with different mobile devices and virtual reality glasses (including Samsung Gear VR).

Info-points (description buttons that can be placed in the panorama), embedded pictures, video and audio can be added to the ready virtual tour.

360° TIMELAPSE

We can make panoramic timelapses with the given viewing angle and resolution up to 12k with professional post-processing and without black spots at both nadir and zenith viewing angle. 360° timelapses are supported by the most advanced technologies, such as virtual reality glasses (including Samsung Gear VR), different electronic devices and YouTube channels.

360° timelapses are available in any format you choose: .mp4, .avi, .mov, etc. All the timelapses are made and kept in frames, making it possible to encode them into any available format and bitrate with the resolution up to 12K.

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On the basis of 360° panoramas we create virtual tours of any complexity, branded with logos and design elements of the company’s website together with embedding interactive elements, such as photos, slideshows, videos, descriptions, switch-points to other panoramas, audio descriptions, 3D sounds.

Our clients receive a fully functional virtual tour developed in HTML5 and supported by any computer or mobile device (iOS, Android, Windows Phone).

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For almost 10 years of travelling around the world our team has gathered an extensive stock of pictures, taken from both flying devices and the ground.

Any picture presented at our stock can be licensed for any kind of possible use. We can also offer the photos of ultra-high quality (the longer side up to 103,000 pixels).

You can also take a look at the spherical panoramas published on the website www.airpano.ru . Any of the 360° panoramas represented on the website can be converted into a printed image of very high quality.

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By filming 360° video since 2011, our team has gathered an extensive stock of clips, taken from both flying devices and the ground.

Any video presented on our website can be licensed for any kind of possible use.

360° videos are available in any format you choose: .mp4, .avi, .mov, etc. All the videos are made and kept in frames, making it possible to encode them into any available format and bitrate.

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We are one of the software developers of applications based on 360° photos and videos. Currently, there are 7 applications in our portfolio. One of them was top-rated in 84 countries and listed among the best applications of the year 2014 according to App Store.

These applications can also be used for demonstration of panoramic content with the help of virtual reality devices, such as Samsung Gear VR, Google Cardboard and analogues.

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AirPano team has the experience of creating panoramic cinemas and video-walls, making it possible to demonstrate our panoramic content at different kinds of events, exhibitions and in museums. The size is only defined by the premises, the quality of projector and the dimensions of plasma screens. Such solutions usually make a deep impression on visitors.

The control is carried out by a tablet or Kinect devices.

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We are ready to create applications with panoramic content working on touch screens of any size. Both AirPano panoramas and the client’s material can be the basis for this kind of software.

We create virtual tours of any complexity, branded with logos and design elements of the company’s website together with embedding interactive elements, such as photos, slideshows, videos, descriptions, switch-points to other panoramas, audio descriptions, 3D sounds.

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Our virtual tours and 360° videos are supported by all the types of virtual reality headsets (VR): Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, Sony Morpheus and others.

We can also develop special software for operating on Samsung Gear VR, if required.

AirPano in cooperation with Polden Studio carries out the installation of the binocular usage of the client’s or our own content. With the help of binoculars, the client can present the panoramic content at different kinds of events, exhibitions and in museums. This kind of devices usually attract a lot of visitors and leave a deep impression on them.

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10 Best Virtual Tours at Zoos, Aquariums and Science Centers

You are sitting at home and wondering, “What can I do today?”  Well, here is one possibility – go on a whole bunch of virtual tours of some really cool places!  You don’t even have to leave the couch to see what these zoos, aquariums and science centers have to offer!  Of course, after you’re done, you might want to go out and do a little exploring of your own.  Or, maybe you want to create your own virtual tour and share with friends or family.  What do you have in your home or yard that you think you’d like to share?  Be creative and have fun!

The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD

If you have never visited the National Aquarium in Baltimore, here is your chance.  This  360 degree, four-level view of the aquarium has links to a lot information about the animals that live at the aquarium and you get to be your own guide on your journey.

Questions for Reflection :  What animals did you recognize?  Which of them inspires you to more exploration?

Activity Suggestion:   Choose one of the animals that you liked and then do a computer search to see videos and pictures of the animal.  Draw or paint a picture of the animal and make it into a card to give to someone.

The Smithsonsian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.

This museum has several virtual tours – get ready for a whole lot of exploration!  You can visit their permanent exhibits which includes the Mammal Hall, Ocean Hall, and Fossils Hall, among others; their current exhibits which includes a butterfly pavilion, among others; and their past exhibits which includes two dinosaur exhibits and a narwhal exhibit.  Just like when you visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in person, you will want to have more than one visit to view all these virtual tours.

Questions for Reflection:   Which virtual tour interested you the most?  Why?

Activity Suggestion:   Create a museum type exhibit with items in your own home.  What is the theme of your exhibit?  How do all the items connect to one another?

Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia

Here you can experience the zoo through a series of YouTube videos .  You are going to have an incredible time meeting these animals who are living Down Under!

Questions for Reflection:   What animals were your favorites?  Do you have an animal at home?  What information would you share about your own animal if you were making a video?

Activity Suggestion:   Create a short animal video with you being the animal keeper.  Don’t have a real animal – maybe use a stuffed animal or animal figurine.

Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, OH

If you love dinosaurs, then you must explore a 360 degree tour of the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery at COSI !!  (Kids, you might need a little help to get the hang of this in the beginning).  While exploring, you can look at all the dinosaur skeletons and learn fun facts about dinosaurs through video links throughout the exhibit.  You’ll have a roaring good time!

Questions for Reflection :  What did you learn about dinosaurs?  Did you learn anything that was new?

Activity Suggestion:   Try dinosaur shadow drawing , or use any object if you don’t have a dinosaur.

Museum of the Dog in New York City

Do you love dogs, or even like them a little?  If so, you might want to take a few virtual tours of this museum.  The first of three virtual tours is MUSH! A Tribute to Sled Dogs , the second is Best in Show , and the third is permanent collection of the museum .  There is a lot to read in these three virtual tours and some great pictures.  A good family activity with your dog!

Questions for Reflection:   Which dog breed is your favorite?  What do you like about the breed?  What do you think it would be like to be an arctic explorer on a dog sled?

Activity Suggestion:   Watch Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show videos and then figure out what you and your dog can do together.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, TX

Here you can take a virtual tour of Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind with some activities to try along the way – like a cave squeeze!  During this exploration you can get an idea of what it feels like to go into a cave and find fossils.  This home tour is especially good for those who get scared in small spaces or in the dark because you can do it your big room with all the lights on!

Questions for Reflection:   What did you learn about caves?  What did you learn about fossils?

Activity Suggestion:   Try the cave squeeze and then think about what it would be like to be inside a cave.  Share your thoughts with someone in your family.

Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, Belgium

On this tour you’ll find dinosaur and mammoth skeletons, live spiders and beetles, and many, many animal fossils.  Once you get the hang of how to navigate, you’ll have a grand time discovering all the secrets in this museum.  After you take the virtual tour, check out the online exhibits to learn more about all the things you just viewed and visit the at-home science activities to have more fun!

Questions for Reflection:   What live animals did you find?  What animal skeletons did you discover?

Activity Suggestion:   Now that you’ve seen pictures of some animal skeletons, find a picture of a human skeleton.  How are the skeletons the same?  How are they different?

Oxford University History of Science Museum, Oxford, England

To really understand science today, it helps to learn who built the foundations of different scientific principles and the tools that were created to further advance our understanding of science.  Take the virtual tour and then check out the videos of the historic science instruments .  You will learn so much about how scientists of today were able to do the work they do because of work that others did before them.

Questions for Reflection:   What do you like best about learning the history of scientific instruments?  How do you think machines in your own home developed over time?

Activity Suggestion:   Think of a toy or an appliance – what changes could be made to make it even better?

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA

You can tour this aquarium through its variety of webcams and then check out all the other at-home learning experiences that are available.  You’ll have a great time seeing the beluga whales, sea otters, sea lions, and much more.

Questions for Reflection:   What marine mammals did you discover?  What other marine mammals or marine life can you name?

Activity Suggestion:   Try drawing a picture of your favorite marine animal!

Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom and Epcot, Orlando, FL

While this is not exactly a virtual tour, you still get to see pictures of and read about all the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  They have a large variety of land and marine animals from small invertebrates to cute gibbons to huge hippos .  The best thing about the Disney animal pages are the three sections in the descriptions – Home Away From Home; Disney Conservation; and You Can Help Too.

Questions for Reflection:   What animals appeal to you most?  What things could you do to help your favorite animals?

Activity Suggestion:   Take a look around your yard or neighborhood.  What invertebrates can you find?  Record your findings in a journal or on a piece of paper.  Now, to attract more invertebrates, watch this video about making an invertebrate hotel and then follow these instructions to make your own invertebrate hotel .  What invertebrates used your hotel?  Take pictures of them.   Post your photos to iNaturalist .  Scientists will be able to identify all of those bugs for you!

Now it’s time to let the adventures begin!  In each segment, we had activity suggestions.  What else could you do?  We’d love to hear from you with your fun ideas and creations by posting on social media with #ScienceatHome.  Here’s another overall activity suggestion, do some more exploration of the places that are listed for each location.  What else is there to see in Orlando, FL or Brussels, Belgium?  We, at CuriOdyssey, hope you have fun exploring and creating!

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Amazing Virtual Zoo Tours & Museums to Explore on Your Couch

1. Smithsonian's National Zoo

2. cincinnati zoo virtual tour, 3. san diego zoo, 4. monterey bay aquarium, 5. georgia aquarium virtual tour, 6. new england aquarium virtual tour, 7. barnes foundation: online art classes, 8. google arts and culture, 9. smithsonian national museum of natural history, 10. the louvre, 11. the british museum: history connected, 12. vatican museums, 13. national gallery of victoria, 14. nasa's kennedy space center, 15. pharaoh ramesses vi tomb virtual tour.

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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, zoos, theaters, museums, and other culture venues have stepped up with free virtual tours and online shows for those stuck at home or unable to travel. You will be surprised by the spectacular things you can enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own abode. Given the upheavals in all of our lives, you might as well take this chance to interact online with cherished works of art or adorable animal friends. Here are some of the most popular free virtual tours available to try right now.

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Two words: panda cam! Through the Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda cam, you can watch giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang chomp on bamboo and tumble in the grass. You can also help your little ones explore the amimal cams using the activities designed to engage K-5 students in thinking about the animal behavior and habitats. Tap the link in the photos below to check it out.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden rolled out an innovative series of "Home Safari Resources" for your enjoyment last year. Now that the zoo has reopened to the public, you can still find the home safari archive on their website. This collection of videos shows a wide variety of species and are curated by zoo staff. Check it out by tapping the photo below!

The San Diego Zoo is widely recognized as a leader among conservation organizations and was an pioneer in the development of more humane, cage-free enclosures. It remains the most visited zoo in the United States. The zoo has a number of fun animal cams with live video feeds and a large archive of recordings from their previous giant panda residents Bai Yun and Xiao Liwu. Tap the photo below to browse their offerings.

Monterey Bay Aquarium has thrilled visitors from around the world since first opening in 1984. With its focus on local marine life around the Monterey area, the aquarium has garnered widespread attention for its exhibits as well as its important conservation work. Now you can relax to videos of swimming jellyfish as they move mesmerizingly through the water or find yourself delighted by the playful behavior of sea otters. Check it out at the link below.

Georgia Aquarium is home to hundreds of marine and other species. When it opened in 2005, it was the largest aquarium in the world. Georgia Aquarium offers a range of virtual guided tours that take you around to explore the various exhibits and animal residents. The clever and interactive videos are a great companion for your little ones. Check out the offerings and book your virtual tour today. Just tape the link in the photo below.

Ready to get wet? By now you've probably seen the adorable videos of penguins exploring empty aquariums as zookeepers take them around to "visit" the other animals. If this sight melted your heart like it did ours, we think you'll enjoy the digital programs offered by the New England Aquarium in Boston. Aquarium staff post new educational presentations where they introduce viewers to different animals and tackle some of your frequently asked questions. Find a wealth of educational activities to try at home. These are perfect for families with kids or people who are just kids at heart. Check out the link in the photo below.

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The Barnes Foundation may not be super well known to the public; however, it is quite the name to Impressionist art aficionados. Located in Philadelphia, Barnes offers a slate of online courses for you to enjoy from home. Scholarships are available and new classes are starting up all the time. If you’ve ever fancied dabbling with pen and paper, there's never been a better chance to give it a try and follow your passion. Even if you're not an inspiring artist, you can enjoy the Barnes Takeout video lecture series where curators, scholars, and educators offer their perspectives on works in the foundation's impressive collection. Follow the link in the photo below to learn more.

Google has built up an online gallery of more than 2,500 museums. You can explore masterpieces online with a simple click including at places like Musee d'Orsay, The Museum of Modern Art, the Van Gogh Museum, Uffizi Gallery, the National Gallery of Art, and more. Wandering around Versailles or virtually strolling through MoMA is a great way to spend some time when you're stuck indoors. Check out the offerings in the link below.

You could explore virtual exhibitions and collections with this 360 degree virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. As one of the most popular of the Smthsonian museums, the National Museum of Natural History is a delight to visitors of all ages. Discover why you when you follow the link below to start the tour.

The world's most visited museum offers a collection of virtual tours that you can enjoy at home. With updating content, you can discover more and more of the exciting works of art housed at the world's foremost museum. Get started today by following the link below.

The British Museum has collaborated with Google to bring you this fascinating virtual tour through history. Interactively explore various world cultures and civilizations as you move around on the timeline. You can sample artifacts from the British Museum's collections from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Check it out below.

The Papal enclave in Rome houses some of the most important artwork in the Western canon. You can explore their magnificence without needing to stand elbow-to-elbow as people crane their necks looking up at Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The 360-degree movable panoramas allow you to approximate walking through the many collections. On offer include Sala Alessandrina, the Profane Museum, the Pio Clementino Museum, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. Check it out below.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia has loads of virtual tours. Navigate through the gallery in 3D virtual space where you can see recommended works, hear the audio guide, and move around using the dollhouse view. Experiencing a gallery in this manner is quite nice as you can get a sense for how the artists and curators work together to develop the space in its entirety.

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Who doesn't love the idea of space exploration? From the Apollo moon landings to the Space Shuttle program and Mars rovers, NASA has pioneered space exploration for over 60 years. Now kids can come along on a series of virtual field trips that explore NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They'll learn about various mission successes and failures. These educational videos provide loads of great entertainment for adults and kids alike. Blast off today at the link in the photo below.

The Egyptian Tourism Authority has an online tour of the tomb of Pharaoh Ramses VI. The 3D virtual experience allows you to feel as if you're walking into famous the tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Murals decorating the tomb appear in striking clarity and the online interface allows you to explore objects up close, something you can't do in real life. If you have an interest in archeology, then this virtual tour is for you. Tap the hieroglyphics below to get started.

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Moscow takes its name from the Moskva river, where Slavic settlements began around 500AD. They adopted Christianity from the Byzantine Empire in 988 A.D., and it would last as the national religion for a thousand years.

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.

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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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The Technology Behind 360 Virtual Tours

Introduction.

The digital age has revolutionized the way we experience and explore the world around us. One of the most significant advancements in this realm is the development of 360 virtual tours . These immersive, interactive experiences allow users to explore environments in a way that static images and videos simply cannot match. Whether it’s exploring a real estate property, a historical site, or a tourist destination, 360 virtual tours provide a unique and engaging way to discover new places. But what goes on behind the scenes to create these captivating experiences? This blog post delves into the technology behind 360 virtual tours, exploring the cameras and equipment used, the software and tools required, and the process of editing and enhancing these virtual tours.

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Cameras and Equipment

Types of cameras used.

Creating a high-quality 360 virtual tour starts with the right camera. There are several types of cameras used to capture 360-degree images, each with its own set of features and capabilities.

• Single-Lens Cameras: These cameras have a single wide-angle lens that captures a large field of view. They are generally more affordable and easier to use but may require more post-processing to stitch images together. Examples include the Ricoh Theta series and the Insta360 One X2.
• Dual-Lens Cameras: These cameras feature two wide-angle lenses positioned back-to-back, allowing them to capture a full 360-degree view in a single shot. They are popular for their simplicity and high-quality output. Notable models include the GoPro Max and the Garmin VIRB 360.
• Multi-Lens Cameras: For professional-grade 360 virtual tours, multi-lens cameras are often used. These cameras have multiple lenses (usually four or more) that capture high-resolution images from different angles simultaneously. The images are then stitched together to create a seamless 360-degree view. Examples include the Insta360 Pro 2 and the Vuze XR.

Essential Accessories

To capture the best possible 360-degree images, certain accessories are essential. These accessories help stabilize the camera, ensure proper lighting, and facilitate the image stitching process.

• Tripods and Monopods: Stability is crucial when capturing 360-degree images. A sturdy tripod or monopod ensures that the camera remains steady, resulting in clear and sharp images. Some tripods come with specialized mounts for 360 cameras.
• Lighting Equipment: Proper lighting can make a significant difference in the quality of 360 images. Portable LED lights or light panels can be used to illuminate the environment evenly, reducing shadows and enhancing image clarity.
• Remote Shutters: Remote shutters allow photographers to capture images without touching the camera, minimizing the risk of camera shake. Some 360 cameras come with built-in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling remote control via a smartphone app.
• Stitching Software: While not a physical accessory, stitching software is essential for creating seamless 360-degree images. This software aligns and blends the images captured by the camera’s lenses, producing a single, cohesive panorama.

Software and Tools

Popular software for creating 360 virtual tours.

Once the images are captured, the next step is to use software to create and enhance the 360 virtual tour. Several software options are available, each offering a range of features to cater to different needs and skill levels.

• Pano2VR: Pano2VR is a powerful software for creating 360 virtual tours. It offers a range of features, including image stitching, hotspot creation, and virtual reality (VR) integration. Pano2VR also supports custom skins and templates, allowing users to personalize their tours.
• Kolor Panotour: Kolor Panotour is another popular choice for creating 360 virtual tours. It provides an intuitive interface and a wide range of features, including support for interactive maps, audio, and video integration. Kolor Panotour also offers a variety of plugins to enhance the functionality of virtual tours.
• 3DVista Virtual Tour: 3DVista Virtual Tour is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive feature set. It supports 360-degree video, VR, and augmented reality (AR) integration. 3DVista also offers advanced features such as live panoramas and adaptive HDR for improved image quality.
• Matterport: Matterport is a leading platform for creating 3D and 360 virtual tours. It combines hardware and software to offer a comprehensive solution for capturing and creating immersive virtual tours. Matterport’s cloud-based platform provides tools for editing, sharing, and embedding virtual tours.

Editing and Enhancing 360 Virtual Tours

Creating a 360 virtual tour involves more than just stitching images together. Editing and enhancing the tour can significantly improve the user experience and make the tour more engaging. Here are some key aspects of the editing process:

• Image Stitching: The first step in creating a seamless 360 virtual tour is stitching the individual images together. This process involves aligning the images and blending the edges to create a single, continuous panorama. Most 360 cameras come with built-in stitching software, but dedicated software like PTGui or Autopano Giga can provide more advanced features and better control over the stitching process.
• Hotspot Creation: Hotspots are interactive elements within a virtual tour that provide additional information or navigation options. They can be used to link different scenes, display text or images, or play audio and video. Creating and placing hotspots effectively can enhance the interactivity of the tour and provide users with valuable information.
• Image Enhancement: Enhancing the quality of the images is crucial for creating a professional-looking virtual tour. This can involve adjusting the brightness, contrast, and saturation, correcting color balance, and sharpening the images. Software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom can be used for advanced image editing and enhancement.
• Adding Multimedia Elements: To create a more immersive experience, multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations can be added to the virtual tour. For example, background music or narration can guide users through the tour, while embedded videos can provide additional context or information about specific locations or features.
• VR and AR Integration: Integrating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) elements can take a 360 virtual tour to the next level. VR headsets allow users to experience the tour in an immersive, 3D environment, while AR can overlay digital information onto the real-world view. Software like Unity or Unreal Engine can be used to create and integrate VR and AR elements into a virtual tour.
• User Interface Customization: Customizing the user interface (UI) of a virtual tour can enhance the user experience and make the tour more visually appealing. This can include designing custom navigation menus, adding branded elements, and creating interactive maps or floor plans. Tools like Pano2VR and 3DVista offer extensive UI customization options.

360 virtual tours have revolutionized the way we explore and experience new environments, offering immersive and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional photography and video. The technology behind these tours involves a combination of high-quality cameras and equipment, powerful software, and advanced editing techniques. By understanding the different types of cameras, essential accessories, and popular software options, creators can produce stunning virtual tours that captivate and engage audiences.

Summary and Key Takeaways

Creating 360 virtual tours involves using specialized cameras and equipment, software for stitching and editing images, and tools for enhancing the final product. Different types of cameras, such as single-lens, dual-lens, and multi-lens cameras, offer various features and capabilities. Essential accessories like tripods, lighting equipment, and remote shutters help capture high-quality images. Popular software options like Pano2VR, Kolor Panotour, 3DVista Virtual Tour, and Matterport provide comprehensive tools for creating and editing virtual tours. The editing process includes image stitching, hotspot creation, image enhancement, adding multimedia elements, and integrating VR and AR.

Key Takeaways

• Types of Cameras: Understanding the different types of 360 cameras and their features can help creators choose the right equipment for their needs.
• Essential Accessories: Accessories like tripods, lighting equipment, and remote shutters are crucial for capturing high-quality 360 images.
• Popular Software: Software like Pano2VR, Kolor Panotour, 3DVista Virtual Tour, and Matterport offer comprehensive tools for creating and editing 360 virtual tours.
• Editing Techniques: The editing process involves stitching images, creating hotspots, enhancing image quality, adding multimedia elements, and integrating VR and AR.
• User Experience: Customizing the user interface and adding interactive elements can significantly enhance the user experience and engagement.

As technology continues to advance, the capabilities and applications of 360 virtual tours will continue to grow. Whether used for marketing, education, or enhancing visitor experiences, 360 virtual tours provide a unique and valuable tool that can transform the way we explore and interact with the world around us. Understanding the technology behind these tours is essential for creating immersive and engaging experiences that captivate and inspire audiences.

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