How a streamer built an online wildlife sanctuary, with Maya Higa — Climate Curious

This conservation will be televised! “Live streaming meant the animals could reach way more people without having to meet any of them,” says YouTube and Twitch conservationist streamer Maya Higa. Since her rise to over a million livestream followers, Maya has used her platform to fund the creation of the Alveus Sanctuary. A purpose built virtual conservation centre raising funds to fuel even more conservation, all through 24/7 live cameras of the animals like ‘Stompy’, ‘Winnie The Moo’, and ‘Push Pop’. Tune in to Climate Curious to hear how it all started with an injured bird called ‘Bean’, why she shaved her head, and “hiding the broccoli” of conservation work inside of a lifestyle aesthetic. Recorded live at TED 2026 with executive producer Josie Colter.

Alveus Sanctuary's Twitch live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/alveussanctuary

Alveus Sanctuary’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AlveusSanctuary

Maya Higa’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mayahiga

Check out Alveus Sanctuary’s animals: https://www.alveussanctuary.org/ambassadors

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