25 Aug Massive List of 100+ Virtual Field Trips for Homeschoolers

A second year of pandemic schooling has started, and although some schools are open and operating as usual, many are choosing operate in a more restrictive manner. As veteran homeschoolers, these choices have little effect on us. We have found ways to adapt and we are happy to share them with you! One way to still get a variety of experiences, and to provide various interactive lessons, is to turn to digital. Now, I’m not a huge fan of digital over reality, but this is a time when we all need to compromise! I would like to share with you the most massive list of 100+ virtual field trips for homeschoolers and anyone else who would like to explore digitally.

We incorporate these virtual field trips and tours into our science lessons, geography, history, and many are just for fun!

Animals

Did you know that many zoos have live cameras to watch their animals any time you like? You’ll also find many aquariums, game reserves, animal sanctuaries, and even farms that have set up cameras for us to watch the animals. These are great for natural history, and so much better than TV!

• San Diego Zoo, USA
• Houston Zoo. USA
• Seattle Aquarium, USA
• Djuma Private Game Reserve, Africa
• Tembe Elephant Park, Africa
• The Riffles Bear Cam, USA
• Memphis Zoo, USA
• Kitten Rescue Sanctuary, USA
• The Deep Sea
• Georgia Aquarium, USA
• Tropical Reef Aquarium, Long Beach, USA
• National Aquarium, USA
• Polar Bears Cape East, Canada
• Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, USA
• Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA
• Orenburg Nature Reserve. Pre-Ural Steppe, Russia
• Baby Goat Pen in the Barn at Goat Milk Stuff, USA
• Cornell FeederWatch Cam, USA
• Flamingos in Lake Bogoria, Kenya
• West Coast Sea Nettles Jellyfish Tank, USA
• Will-O-Crest Farm Tour. USA
• Zoo Atlanta, USA
• Tennessee Aquarium, USA
• Oregon Coast Aquarium, USA
• Bronx Zoo, USA
• Masai Giraffe exhibit at the Greenville Zoo, USA

Famous Places and Landmarks

There are so many places that I would love to travel to. But let’s be honest, it’s hard getting everywhere you want, even without the restrictions of a pandemic! Virtual tours are one way to see many of these places up close and personal!

• Niagara Falls, Canada
• Colonial Williamsburg, USA
• Ellis Island, USA
• Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
• The Great Wall of China, Jiankou and Jiaoshan, China
• Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
• Mount Vernon, Home of George Washington, USA
• Taj Mahal (Exterior), India
• The Secret Annex where Anne Frank Hid, Holland
• Buckingham Palace, England
• Yosemite National Park, USA
• Everest, Himalayas, Nepal
• Carlsbad Caverns. USA
• The Vatican, Italy
• The Statue of Liberty National Monument, USA
• Mount Rushmore, USA
• Roman Colosseum, Italy
• Stonehenge, England
• Top of the Empire State Building, USA
• Icebergs, Greenland
• Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
• Sahara Desert, Algeria
• Petra, Jordan
• Pompeii, Italy
• Dead Sea, Ein Bokek, Israel
• Rapa Nui, (at Dusk). Easter Island
• Bryce Canyon, USA
• Machu Picchu, Peru
• Las Vegas, USA
• Alcazar of Segovia, Spain
• Eiffel Tower, (2), France
• Famous Mosques in Istanbul, Turkey
• Venice, Italy
• Maya Pyramids, Chichen Itza, Mexico
• Victoria Falls, (video), Zambia and Zimbabwe Border
• Acropolis, Athens, Greece
• The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Museums

Some museums have created virtual tours so that you can wander through their halls, enjoying their exhibitions without paying a dime! Take advantage of some of these amazing options!

• British Science Museum, England
• The National Gallery, England
• Franklin Institute, USA
• National Naval Aviation Museum, USA
• Boston’s Children Museum, USA
• Louvre Museum, France
• Wartburg Castle, Germany
• National Museum of the United States Air Force, USA
• Lane Motor Museum, USA
• Drachenburg Castle, Germany
• Warwick Castle, England
• Museo Galileo, Italy
• Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico

Factory Tours

Ever wonder how cars are actually made? What about M&Ms? Here are some interesting virtual field trips that show you the entire process!

• Amazon, USA
• Tesla, USA
• Jelly Belly Factory, USA
• M&M Factory, USA
• Pez Factory, USA
• Lego Factory, USA
• Toyota (making forklifts), France
• Collum’s Lumber Products Sawmill Tour, USA

Virtual Theme Park Rides

If travelling is still off limits where you are, sit the kids in front of the biggest TV you have, aim a high powered fan on them and watch the action. It’s a great way to take a break from school when needed! I may have even snuck in a spray bottle for the water slide rides.

• The Beast Roller-Coaster, USA
• Alpine Coaster in the Smoky Mountains, USA
• Splash Mountain in Disneyland, USA
• Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, USA
• Ocean Park Hong Kong B&M Floorless On-Ride, China
• Knott’s Berry Farm GhostRider Wooden Roller Coaster, USA
• Formula Rossa at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
• Busch Gardens Loch Ness Monster, USA
• World’s Longest Waterslide at Escape Theme Park, Malaysia
• Superman Roller Coaster, USA

Other Interesting Places

• Northern Lights, USA
• International Space Station, USA
• Rice Terraces, Yunnan Province, China
• Tulip Fields, Holland
• How Families Live Around the World
• Memphis Fire Department Virtual Field Trip, USA

Do you have a virtual field trip or tour that you love? Share it with us in the comments below!