If you’re an animal lover who just can’t get enough animal content, you might not be satisfied with pre-recorded videos. There are thousands of channels across YouTube that regularly stream live feeds of animals of all species. Here are a few channels you might want to check out if you’re looking to watch some incredible creatures.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been one of the world’s premier destinations for aquatic life viewing for decades. But you don’t have to travel to California to see what its inhabitants are up to. Visit their YouTube channel where they feature regular live feeds staring sharks, penguins, jellyfish and more.
Subscribers: 371,000
Videos Posted: 885
Total Views: 72 million
Explore offers the largest live nature cam network in the entire world. Unlike many animal live streams that show animals in captivity, Explore positions cameras in their natural habitats to provide raw, unscripted live feeds of some of nature's most fascinating inhabitants. Their cams span Africa, Alaska, the ocean and many more locations.
Subscribers: 415,000
Videos Posted: 936
Total Views: 83 million
The NambibiaCam live streams will drop viewers directly into the daily lives of the animals that call this South African area home. Watch as giraffes, elephants, ostriches and more go about their days and get a glimpse of how their ecosystem’s inhabitants work together, and sometimes against one another, in the circle of life.
Subscribers: 383,000
Videos Posted: 190
Total Views: 83 million
The San Diego Zoo is among the most visited and well-known zoos in the entire world. No need to travel to San Diego to visit though, you can observe much of the zoo’s inhabitants through their array of constantly streaming live feeds. Check out streams starring red pandas, polar bears, giraffes, tigers and many more on their YouTube channel.
Subscribers: 429,000
Videos Posted: 1,000
Total Views: 363,000
Do some virtual bird-watching from the comfort of your home with the help of the Cornell Lab Bird Cams. This educational channel sponsored by Cornell University has two dozen cams spread throughout the world in various bird habitats. These feeds are constantly live and will provide unfiltered access to previously inaccessible birds.
Subscribers: 293,000
Videos Posted: 4,900
Total Views: 129 million
You’ll find some of the most adorable streams on YouTube at TinyKittens HQ. This channel hosts regular feeds of rescue cats while also providing the details behind their rescue stories. This adorable and heartwarming channel is constantly streaming with adorable felines.
Subscribers: 247,000
Videos Posted: 924
Total Views: 172 million
Nest Box Live takes viewers on a journey with the stars of their live streams. Get an up-close, live look inside the nests of various birds and their newly laid eggs. There are an array of bird species covered on this channel, providing endless entertainment for bird lovers.
Subscribers: 24,900
Videos Posted: 154
Total Views: 11 million
The WildEarth channel on YouTube hosts daily live-stream safaris. These live safaris feature expert naturalists who provide amazing insight and information into the wildlife you’ll see. From prairies to watering holes, you’ll witness a variety of aspects of the daily lives of these African animals.
Subscribers: 643,000
Videos Posted: 9,900
Total Views: 294 million
Animal Adventure Park is an interactive animal park in New York that hosts live streams featuring some of the park’s biggest stars. Watch the day-to-day lives of Bao & Ming, two adult tigers, or check in on Oliver, Johari & Alora, the resident giraffes. These streams appear on the channel several times a month.
Subscribers: 500,000
Videos Posted: 2,000
Total Views: 312 million
Starry Sky specializes in relaxing live streams featuring vibrant aquatic live streams. These streams feature 4K video feeds of beautiful and colorful fish set to relaxing music. Rather than static shots, these streams cut and fade between several angles of various fish.
Subscribers: 149,000
Videos Posted: 477
Total Views: 54 million
Red Squirrel Studios broadcasts live feeds from soothing gardens that are full of animals. Watch as birds, squirrels and more interact in a colorful and relaxing setting. There are almost always multiple streams going simultaneously, giving you plenty of options on this one channel.
Subscribers: 41,900
Videos Posted: 162
Total Views: 15 million
My Animal House is the go-to channel for live streams of cold-blooded creatures. Watch regular feeds of snakes, frogs, tarantulas and more. Watch them receive care and maintenance from a knowledgeable expert who can provide all sorts of fascinating details.
Subscribers: 44,800
Videos Posted: 447
Total Views: 1 million
ReelTime Animal Rescue provides plenty of live-streaming content featuring heart-warming stories of animal care. Follow along as the dedicated members of this channel take you through the process of rehabilitating some truly amazing animals.
Subscribers: 474,000
Videos Posted: 474,000
Total Views: 5 million
The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium is home to a variety of animal species and their YouTube channel is the perfect place to view them. Cameras are positioned in a variety of enclosures giving you an up-close look at animals such as bears, birds, tigers and fish.
Subscribers: 20,300
Videos Posted: 558
Total Views: 4.5 million
