MIAMI (WSVN) - Zoom meetings have become the new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, Jungle Island in Miami is starting a new kind of Zoom meeting for animal lovers.
Dr. Jason Chatfield of Jungle Island said, “Live. Always scary with animals and kids being live.”
The animal attraction is starting animal watching Zoom meetings for lovers of wildlife.
Chatfield said, “You’re all there looking at the flamingos, let’s say, so you can talk about the flamingos, or sales this quarter, or whatever you’re talking about, with the animals in the background.”
For $100, animals can be seen in the middle of any Zoom meeting.
Chatfield said, “It’s a known fact that just watching animals is one of the most relaxing things that people can do, and that’s why people love it. It’s touching. You have some sort of bond with the animals, and that’s what we’re here to provide.”
Chatfield emphasized the welcomed distraction for people bogged down by isolation.
“Take your mind off whatever you’re talking about, whatever the party is. Whatever the meeting’s about, you can refocus what you’re focused on as a group,” Chatfield said.
Chatfield said any social gathering can be accompanied by the presence of animals.
”Anytime you would normally gather with people, whether it’s work, or social, or a kid’s birthday party, or an adult birthday party,” he said.
Every penny spent goes towards taking care of the animals, so you can feel good about your furry work time festivity.
Chatfield said, ”More clear thinking here because of Jungle Island and all of our animal friends.”
Jungle Island is also hosting Facebook live videos where Chatfield will introduce a new animal and invite people to chime in during a chat every Thursday.
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