Australia's Top Virtual Wildlife Experiences

Escape reality with an adorable dose of Aussie wildlife. A fascinating and cuddly bunch, tuning into these virtual wildlife experiences will no doubt bring some happiness to your day. Go on an underwater adventure, tune into live koala cams and learn from the experts at Australia’s zoos, wildlife parks and sanctuaries. Here are eight experiences to get you started.

1. Hang Out With Koalas At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Koala, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, QLD © Tourism Australia

Get up close to Australia’s favourite furry locals. Tune into the koala cams at Brisbane’s Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and watch our chilled-out friends munch, snooze and enjoy Aussie life.

2. Dive Underwater With SEA LIFE

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Sydney, NSW © Tourism Australia

Watch Australia’s stunning marine life live via SEA LIFE Melbourne’s and SEA LIFE Sydney’s virtual streams: think sharks, turtles, jellyfish and penguins. What are you waiting for?

3. Tune into Taronga TV

Curious giraffes peering over their enclosure at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Who needs Netflix when you have more than 4,000 animals and 350 species of wildlife to keep you entertained? Check out Taronga TV, the Taronga zoo live stream that lets you watch elephants, seals and tigers 24 hours a day.

4. Discover The Underwater World

Dolphins in Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, Vic © Tourism Victoria

Take a break and watch Australia’s spectacular marine life in their natural habitat. The Nature Conservancy’s underwater camera displays fish, seals and even dolphins swimming around the reef.

5. Watch Wildlife Live From Victoria

Werribee Open Range Zoo, Zoos Victoria, VIC © Visit Victoria

Transport yourself virtually to Zoos Victoria where you can see live cams of the zoos cutest residents, including penguins, giraffes, snow leopards and lions.

6. Join A Live Tour Of Busselton Jetty

Diver under the Busselton Jetty, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

Busselton Jetty, located in Western Australia, is offering live and on-demand virtual tours of the extraordinary marine life that surrounds the clear-blue waters visible from their underwater windows. Learn something new from the marine science team who are more than happy to answer questions along the way.

7. Get Your Dose Of Nature In Cairns

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Get closer to nature with stunning live wildlife streams around Cairns and Port Douglas. From enchanting butterfly sanctuary tours to cute encounters with adorable furry friends. Head to the Cairns ZOOM Facebook page to learn more.