Skip to agency navigation
Skip to main content

Official Website

of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means its official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 
    tree swallows on a stump with the wildlife on wifi logo

    Wildlife Virtual Backgrounds

    Bring Pennsylvania wildlife to your next virtual meeting.

    Whether you use Zoom in the classroom, to chat with friends, or to conduct business meetings with colleagues, liven up your screen while supporting the Pennsylvania wildlife and outdoors. These virtual backgrounds are provided for free by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

    HOW TO APPLY YOUR VIRTUAL BACKGROUND IN ZOOM

    1. Virtual backgrounds require the Zoom app. Download Zoom on your preferred platform.
    2. Click one or more of the thumbnail images below to open the image to a larger screen.
    3. Right click the image and select "Save as" to your computer. 
    4. Open the Zoom app,  sign in to your existing user profile or create a new user profile.
    5. Enter your profile settings (click your profile picture) and select "Virtual Background." Make sure the button is toggled to the on position.
    6. Click "+" to add the photo you have saved.
    7. Uncheck the "I have a green screen" and "Mirror my video" boxes.
    8. Start or join a Zoom meeting and ensure that your webcam is enabled.


    DOWNLOADS
    All images were taken by PGC wildlife photographer Jacob Dingel​
    Meadowlark in a field
    Woodpecker
    Groundhog
    Turkey in the rain
    Black Bear
    Red Winged
    Kestral
    Field of Sunflowers
    Chipmunk on a long
    Chickadee