BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) –The Binder Park Zoo is giving people a way to see their favorite animals, from the comfort of their own homes.
Due to the stay at home order, the zoo is closed at least until the end of April, but some animals are still making their way back to their outdoor habitats to celebrate the return of spring, if temperatures allow.
To see the animals in action, the zoo is launching their “ZooCam,” a live web camera showing their 18-acre savanna “Wild Africa” exhibit.
Viewers will be able to watch giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, addra gazelles, addaxes and bonteboks as well as ostriches, vultures and storks go about their business in real time.
According to their website, the best viewing times should be between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. when the animals are released and again from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. as they begin to shift back to their overnight holding.
However, inclement weather and cooler temperatures are factors that may prevent some African animal species, like the giraffe, from going on exhibit.
The ZooCam can be viewed here.
