Two Australian zoos have started live streaming their enclosures for people who aren't able to visit.
Many Aussies have been forced to or have voluntarily elected to self-isolate for two weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak.
As a result, public attractions like zoos aren't nearly as busy as normal. But administrators still want people to get in on the action and see the animals.
The Zoos Victoria website is hosting four different live-streams from places at Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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"See Melbourne Zoo's three baby Snow Leopard cubs as they play under mum's watchful eye in their den," the site says.
"Enjoy the penguins as they go about their busy day; look up high and spot the giraffes as they spend most of the day eating; and check out the lazy lions of Werribee Open Range Zoo as they lord over their very own Pride Rock.
"Can't see them? That's because our animals live in areas that are much bigger than what a camera can capture and they have the choice to wander wherever they please. Check back in later to spot them."
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So, if you've been bored at home and want to check out some wildlife then have a look at the live stream to abate your boredom.
Sadly, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo haven't copied an aquarium in America, which allowed its penguins to roam the place.
In a scene very reminiscent of the DreamWorks movie Madagascar, the little creatures were allowed to wander the aisles of the Chicago's Shedd Aquarium because no one else was around.
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The zoo was closed this week because of the coronavirus outbreak, with health authorities warning people against unnecessary or non-essential travel.
While it means the animals won't get any visitors for a while, it gives some of the animals inside a chance to stretch their legs.
Shedd wrote on its social media pages: "Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd.
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"Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor."
In another post, the aquarium added: "This morning, Edward and Annie explored Shedd's rotunda.
"They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins, which means they are together for nesting season. Springtime is nesting season for penguins at Shedd, and this year is no different!
"While this may be a strange time for us, these days feel normal for animals at Shedd.
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"Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviours with."
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made an announcement on Friday last week that all public gatherings of 1,000 people or more had to be banned.
As as a result, loads of large-scale operations like zoos and concert venues had to close to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
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