Rescue kittens introduced to the fish during quarantine at Atlanta aquarium

As humanity has been forced to remain behind closed doors, animals everywhere are making the most of their newfound freedom. No sooner were we all relegated to our sitting rooms than we were bombarded by clips of feral hogs roaming the streets and deer settling in front gardens. As if we needed reminding, nature can be quite beautiful when we’re not in the way. 

Aside from the wild coming to reclaim our cities, some more domesticated critters have taken the opportunity to get to know the neighbors. Footage of penguins patrolling aquariums and introducing themselves to the other residents has provided a much-needed ray of sunshine. What could possibly be cuter than that? The answer, apparently, is kittens. 

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This week, the Atlanta Humane Society released a collection of gorgeous clips as several rescue cats and puppies enjoyed a private tour of the city’s aquarium. The footage, which featured the one-month-old kittens staring at everything from jellyfish to whale sharks, proves that we aren’t the only animals that get a kick out of a trip to the zoo. 

Watch the full video of the aquarium trip here:

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In a caption accompanying a section of the footage on Twitter, the organization wrote:

"After our puppies got to visit the @GeorgiaAquarium, we couldn't resist taking our kittens too!  They couldn't get enough of the beautiful Tropical Diver exhibit, and loooooved the jellies! We hope their adorable adventure puts a smile on your face."

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The Atlanta Humane Society itself has been working to protect vulnerable animals for over 146 years and, according to its website:

"...Believe(s) the relationship between humans and animals has deep significance, and we call on our city and each other to take action. Together we put up a united front against cruelty, neglect, and displacement. With a heart to better lives, we connect homeless animals with good homes and neglected animals with safe spaces - uplifting our community by instilling compassion."