How to Watch the Animals at Alveus Sanctuary

You can watch Alveus Sanctuary's animals in three main ways: the 24/7 live stream on Twitch, the Animal Quest educational video series hosted by Maya Higa, and content collaborations featuring visiting creators. All three are free to access through the sanctuary's website and its Twitch channel; no pricing or login requirements are listed for viewing.

Watch the 24/7 Live Stream on Twitch

Alveus runs a continuous live stream on Twitch, giving viewers an unfiltered look at the animal ambassadors in their permanent home. This is the best option if you want to observe the animals in real time rather than through edited content.

• What you see: The ambassadors going about their daily lives at the sanctuary facility.
• Why it exists: The stream is central to Alveus's mission as a virtual education center—viewers "get to know" individual animals and build an appreciation for their species.
• How to start: Open the Alveus Sanctuary website and follow the "Watch Live on Twitch" link, or search for the channel directly on Twitch.

Because the stream is live and unscripted, what you see depends on the time of day and the animals' routines. Treat it as a window into the sanctuary rather than a scheduled show.

Follow the Animal Quest Video Series

Animal Quest is an educational video series hosted by Maya Higa that introduces viewers to the ambassadors one episode at a time. Each episode focuses on a different animal, teaching you about its species and its importance to the environment.

• Format: One ambassador per episode, with species-focused education.
• Where to find it: The website's Animal Quest section lists all episodes and links to the latest one—for example, Animal Quest #24: Wolf Hybrid Edition, covering Awa and Akela.
• Best for: Viewers who want structured learning rather than passive watching.

If your goal is to understand why an animal is at the sanctuary, start here. Episodes frame each ambassador as a representative of threats facing its wild counterparts—for instance, Georgie teaches about threats to amphibians worldwide, Stompy represents the impact of the exotic meat trade and animal products in cosmetics, and Moomin illustrates the effects of the fur trade.

See Ambassadors Through Creator Collaborations

Alveus hosts content collaborations in which visiting creators participate in education programs and share the ambassadors with their own audiences. These appearances spread across multiple platforms, so you may encounter Alveus animals in videos on channels other than the sanctuary's own.

This option suits you if you already follow a particular creator—check whether they have visited the sanctuary—or if you want variety in how the animals are presented.

Choose the Right Option for You

Supporting the Animals

Viewing is only part of the picture. Donations fund the sanctuary's mission to inspire online audiences to engage in conservation while providing high-quality animal care to the ambassadors. The site also offers merchandise and ambassador plushies, with proceeds going directly to Alveus. If you want to contribute beyond watching, the Donate Now and merch sections of the website are the entry points.