Join Us Live for 22q and ZooM!
When: Sunday, May 16, 2021
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM Eastern Time
Join us for the 11th Annual 22q at the Zoo – Worldwide Awareness Day on Sunday May 16, 2021, transformed into “22q and ZooM” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This fabulous event is aimed at raising awareness of chromosome 22q11.2 syndromes. Our event welcomes children, adults, and families alike for a mixture of professional presentations, entertainment and games, with surprise guest appearances! Some locations will be hosting an in person event. Please stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
How does it work? It’s easy – just follow these steps:
- You can JOIN ZooM anytime during the 3 hour period and meet and connect with people from across the globe
- Don’t invite anyone over but post well wishes and photos on Facebooks official “22q at the Zoo Worldwide Awareness Page”
- Wear a vintage 22q at the Zoo – Worldwide Awareness T-shirt, since part of the fun is seeing how many folks can represent the 9 years of official T-shirts
- Don’t have an official T-shirt? No problem, just wear red and let’s light up Zoom
- Post the photos online here: https://dropevent.com/gallery/22qthezoo2020
- We will create a virtual slide show to share following the event as a World-Wide 22q11.2 Pick-Me-Up!
- Download your 22qandZooM profile photo here and/or profile frame here
- 2020 22q and Zoom Press Release
We have links to fun activities so you can visit zoos and amusement parks virtually, practice drawing skills, listen to music or story time, have fun uploading photos with pretend zoo animals and photos from previous zoo days, parade around your living room, watch educational webinars, sing, dance, or just be together on the most special day of the year for those affected by chromosome 22q11.2 differences, because no matter where you live, from busy cities to rural communities, you will not be alone on 22q at the Zoo – Worldwide Awareness Day!
INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ZOO TOURS
Australia
- Sydney Aquarium Live Stream
- Robert Irwin Australia Zoo Tour
- Melbourne Zoo Virtual Tour
- Taronga TV
- Featherdale TV
- Perth Zoo
- Adelaide, Adelaide Zoo
- New South Wales, Koala Park
- Healesville Sanctuary
- Cairns Marine
Canada –
China – Chongqing Zoo
Finland
Netherlands – Ouwehans Dierenpark
New Zealand – Auckland Zoo
United Kingdom
USA VIRTUAL ZOO TOURS
Alabama – Birmingham Zoo
Arizona – Phoenix Zoo
Arkansas – Little Rock Zoo
California
Colorado – Denver Zoo
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa – Blankpark Zoo
Kansas – Kansas City Zoo
Kentucky – Newport Aquarium
Louisiana – Brec’s Baton Rouge Zoo
Maryland – Maryland Zoo
Massachusetts – Zoo New England
Michigan – Detroit Zoo
Minnesota – Minnesota Zoo
Missouri – Saint Louis Zoo
Nebraska – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
New Jersey – Cape May county Park and Zoo
New York
North Carolina – North Carolina Zoo
North Dakota – Dakota Zoo
Ohio – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Oklahoma – Tulsa Zoo
Oregon – Oregon Zoo
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island – Roger Williams Park Zoo
South Carolina
South Dakota – Great Plains Zoo
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
- Metro Richmond Zoo
- Norfolk Zoo
- Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
- Virginia Living Museum
- Virginia Zoo
Washington
- DC National Zoo in English
- DC National Zoo in Japanese
- DC National Zoo in Spanish
- DC National Zoo in Chinese
- DC National Zoo in Arabic
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Super Snack Time Videos with Ambassador Animals
- Baby Gorilla and Family Videos
- Happiness from Your Zoo Videos
- The attached letter speaks about a one-year-old giraffe named Hasani who was born with a special condition, and here is a video they made to celebrate his recent birthday
- Seattle Aquarium
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
VIRTUAL DRAWING
Announcing: Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 1
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 2
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 3
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 4
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 5
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 6
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 7
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 8
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 9
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 10
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 11
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 12
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 13
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 14
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Episode 15
Learn How to Draw Piggie, with Mo
Learn to Draw Anna From Frozen 2
Learn to Draw Elsa From Frozen 2
Learn to Draw Sven From Frozen 2
Learn to Draw Baloo From Jungle Book
How to Draw Mater
How to Create Flip Book with Blazee
How to Draw Lightning McQueen
How to Draw Duke Caboomfrom Toy Story 4
How to Draw Barkley Lightfoot from Onward
VIRTUAL RIDES
Disney’s Incredible
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
It’s a Small World
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Slinky Door Dash
Virtual Viewing Disney’s Magic Happens Parade
VR 360 Video of Top 5 Roller Coaster Rides 4K Virtual Reality
Close out your day in the best way possible…Virtual fireworks
Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering: Part 1
Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering: Part 2
Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering: Part 3
Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering: Part 4
8 Things That Are Still Happening in Disney World (Even Though It’s Closed)
The Steel Eel Sea World San Antonio
VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOURS
The Louvre – Best for: Kids obsessed with ancient Egypt or medieval architecture
The British Museum – Best for: Kids ready to explore a more interactive experience
The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Best for future travelers
Van Gough Museum – Best for: Any kid who’s been asked to draw Starry Night
Boston Children’s Museum – Best for: Mimicking the real thing
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – Best for: An all-encompassing educational experience
The National Gallery of Art – Best for: Seeing exhibits available for online only
Uffizi Gallery – Best for: Kids or Teens studying European history
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre – Best for: Kids who have devoured any of Dahl’s works
Museo Galileo – Best for: Kids who love looking at the stars
Vatican Museum – Best for: Kids who love history and architect
COVID-19 SERIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH 22q11.2 DIFFERENCES
What is COVID-19?
Why should we stay home?
Staying calm during COVID-19
False information and scams
Immunodeficiencies and COVID-19
Heart conditions and COVID-19