It is the next logical step for Google's Street View, a feature within Google Maps that allows you to explore areas with zoomable panoramas, to leave the roads and move in-land to explore interesting places beyond their front gates. One of the first is this tour of the San Diego Zoo. The team left their camera-mounted cars at the office and instead rode a special trike equipped with GPS and a camera system though the zoo's pathways, allowing you a glimpse of all of their displays, from their new Elephant Odyssey and large animal grounds, to the smaller enclosures and even the concession stands and theatres, although the animals aren't always out in view. To find the tour simply search for "San Diego Zoo" in Google Maps and click on the big green arrow. Other special attractions that have been given the Street View treatment include Legoland and SeaWorld. Coming soon will be a Street View tour of Universal Studios Hollywood.

 
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