Zoom meetings can be boring. Why not make yours a little WILD with a unique animal background from the Santa Barbara Zoo? Download your favorite below.
If you’ve never used virtual backgrounds in Zoom, learn how here.






Monarch Butterfly
These beautiful butterflies have inspiring migratory journeys. Learn more about monarchs.

Slender-tailed Meerkat
Moms rule (literally)! Meerkats live in complex matriarchal societies. Learn more about the Zoo’s meerkats.

Asian Small-clawed Otter
These aquatic mammals have two speeds: play or cuddle. Learn more about the Zoo’s otters.

California Chorus Frog
Green is a happy color. Add a frog to your meeting! Learn more about local frogs and toads.


Twiga Portrait
Twiga peeking over your shoulder will make your presentation better. Learn more about the Zoo’s giraffes.

Humboldt Penguin
A penguin will add a formal touch to any meeting! Learn more about the Zoo’s penguins.

Chilean Flamingo
These beautiful birds will surely give a much-needed pop of color to your life! Learn more about the Zoo’s flock.

Western Chuckwalla
Not going anywhere…these chuckwallas can live as long as 25 years or more.

Scarlet Macaws
Too many Zoom meetings can make you want to scream, which is a natural call for macaws.