Watch real animals — live, right now

Calm reefs, hot savannahs, steamy rainforests, the frozen poles and cosy UK gardens. Pick a cam, take a breath, and notice what the animal is doing — then compare the different worlds they live in.

👀 Watch & notice

There are no wrong answers — just look closely and think. Try these while any cam is playing:

LookWhat is the animal doing right now? Resting, eating, moving, playing?

HomeWhat is its world like — hot, cold, wet, dry, dark, bright? What can you see around it?

CompareHow is a reef different from a savannah or a rainforest? Which animal would be too hot or too cold in the other's home?

Wild vs zooIs this a wild place or a cared-for enclosure? How can you tell? What has been added to keep the animal happy?

AdaptWhat about the animal's body helps it live there — thick fur, gills, big ears, camouflage?

FeelWhich cam feels the most calming to you? Why do you think that is?

Cams are live feeds from zoos, aquariums and wildlife charities. Some open on the provider's own website in a new tab. Animals are wild — sometimes a cam is quiet, dark or the animal is out of view. That's nature!