2 virtual safaris and 2 live cams to keep wildlife in sight during COVID-19 lockdowns
By: News 12 Staff May 21, 2020, 1:20pm Updated on: May 21, 2020
Virtual safaris are helping to distract people under coronavirus lockdowns while attracting badly needed support for African wildlife parks hit hard by the disappearance of tourists.
Wildlife tourism is a major source of revenue for countries like Kenya. Some operators are now sharing live broadcasts of safaris on social media in the hope that attention to endangered and other species doesn’t fade.
OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY
undefinedAmong the animals featured are the world’s last two surviving northern white rhinos. Researchers have been trying to use in-vitro fertilization to save the species, using eggs taken from the two females and frozen sperm from dead males.
WILDEARTH'S SAFARILIVE
WildEarth's safariLIVE is an award winning, expert hosted LIVE safari, broadcast directly from the African wilderness into your home. They offer safaris twice a day - at sunrise and at sunset.
TAU WATERING HOLE
On the Northern border of South Africa and Botswana lies the Tau Game Lodge. The lodge overlooks Tau Waterhole, an oasis for animals and wildlife including elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and cheetahs. undefinedClick here to see the live camera overlooking the waterhole.
TEMBE ELEPHANT PARK
Tembe Elephant Park is a watering hole near the border of South Africa and Mozambique known for having the largest elephants in the world. Even when elephants are not around, viewers can see other wild animals in the live camera. Need ideas for a staycation? See the photos below:
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AP wire services contributed to this report.
