8 Animal Instagram Accounts to Cleanse Your News Feed
Because we could all use a little more cuteness right now.
The world might be incredibly dismal and unpredictable these days, but one piece of good news is still certain: There are cute animals out there.
If you're not lucky enough to be cooped up at home with a furry friend, Instagram is thankfully an endless resource of adorable animal content to help fill the void. If you are lucky enough to have an animal at your side in these strange and uncertain times, filling your consciousness with even more cuteness can't hurt.
From house pets to sanctuaries, here are a few accounts you should follow to help cleanse your social media feeds.
ZilkerBark - Dogs of Austin
This play on words is pretty simple; ZilkerBark showcases photos of dogs at Zilker Park, the hottest place for pups to hang in downtown Austin, Texas. Founded by photographer Alex Hopes, the image quality is unparalleled, making both action shots and posed pictures of dogs feel like they're just one nose boop away.
▲Esther the Wonder Pig
With over half a million followers, Esther is one of Instagram's most popular pigs. Adopted by her humans in 2012, Esther was originally thought to be a micro pig, but she kept growing and growing until she reached about 600 pounds. Surprises aside, Esther is adored by her family and fans—dog, cat, and bunny siblings included. Being a pig has never looked so glamorous.
▲The Kangaroo Sanctuary
The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Australia is a 188-acre wildlife sanctuary primarily dedicated to rescuing orphaned baby kangaroos. Their frequently-updated Instagram account is equally dedicated to showcasing all of the 'roo cuteness (and mischief).
▲Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
Located in upstate New York, Woodstock Farm Sanctuary's mission is to provide peace for rescued animals and help connect them to humans, with gentle encouragement of a vegan diet. They offer hands-on tours, but if you can't make it to the sanctuary in real life, their Instagram account is sure to spark joy.
▲Wolfgang2242
As often as we fawn over puppies, old dogs need love, too. Owner Steve rescues senior dogs, who live in his house with Bikini the pig, Stuart the rabbit, Betty the chicken, and Tofu the turkey. It looks like heaven.
▲Farm Sanctuary
With two locations in Los Angeles and Watkins Glen, New York, Farm Sanctuary is one of the country's leaders in farm animal rescue. Their Instagram account is ridiculously adorable and an instant happiness booster. We want to pet all the animals.
▲Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
If you've seen photos of traveling celebrities or friends abroad happily holding a koala, there's a good chance it was taken at Lone Pine, the world's largest koala sanctuary. The sanctuary has been around for almost 100 years, but they've caught up to the Internet age: Their Instagram is regularly updated with koala snapshots, and their website allows you to watch them live via webcam. Like all your Zoom meetings, but cuter.
▲Girls and their Cats
Who said cat ladies had to be unsightly old hags? Girls and their Cats, the project of New York-based author and photographer BriAnne Wills, proves cat ladies can be hip and live in immaculately-decorated Brooklyn apartments. Wills' series focuses on cool girls and the heartwarming connections they have with their four-legged sidekicks.
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