Zoos are the closest most people will ever get to exotic wildlife, and these zoo innovations showcase all of the creativity that surrounds these animal preserves. Whether it's through insightful ad campaigns or shocking guerrilla street art, zoos always seem to know how to keep the public interested. Check out these and more zoo innovations below.
Implications - You won't be able to touch the animals, but the zoo is still a good way to get close to wildlife. But instead of just simply housing animals, these places have found ways to make things more interesting for visitors. Whether it's creative ads or the addition of an exotic animal, you'll see why the zoo has been successful in keeping the public interested time and time again.
25 Zoo Innovations
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London Zoo Trying to Teach Monkeys to Stop Stealing Mobile Phones
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Interactive Animal Posters
San Fransisco Zoo Ads
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Web Dating For Orangutans
Netherlands Zoo Sets Up Webcams For Long-Distance Love
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10 Enticing Zoo Ads
Creative Buenos Aires Zoo Campaign
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Capitalizing on Zoo Attacks
BokitoViewers
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Aquarium Desks 2
AZOO Eco-Desk
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The Return of Black Death
Bubonic Plague Kills Monkey At U.S. Zoo
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Home Zoos
Riana Van Nieuwenhuizen's 11-Cheetah Breeding Center
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Extreme Zoo Awareness Stunts
Redesigned Habitats Open Eyes to Ecological Destruction
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Social Networks for Kids
Allie Finkle, ZooKazoo & ourWorld
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Painted Animal Promos
Thai Elephants Painted Like Pandas to Lure Back Zoo Fans
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Gorilla Masked Models
The Bronx Zoo Drawing Classes
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Moral Lessons From Animals
Madrid Zoo: How to Be People
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Library Zoos
‘Animal Index' Wildlife Book Markers Bring Bookshelves to Life
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Vertical Farms for Animals
Paington Zoo Environmental Park to House VertiCrop Garden
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Watching Animals Get Busy
The Santa Fe Zoo's Naughty Ad
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Humanizing Zoo Animals
Lucky Monkey Petting Zoo's Inhabitants Are Waiting to Meet You
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Green Polar Bears
What is Happening at the Japanese Zoo?
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Prehistoric Zoos
Mammoth 'Elephant Odyssey' Campaign for the San Diego Zoo
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Circus Zoo Campaigns
Oregon's Elephant Car Wash Raises Funds & Delights Kids
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Celebrating Contemporary Sculptures
The London Zoo Art Fair
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Reality Check Zoo Ads
Santa Cruz Campaign Reminds That Animals Don't Just Exist on TV
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Swimming With Polar Bears
Shocking Video Shows Woman in Bad Bathing Zone at Berlin Zoo
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Inflatable Garbage Animals
Air Zoo by Joshua Allen Harris
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Hideously Cute PR Stories
Detroit Zoo's Baby Aardvark Woos the Press With Its Ugliness
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Smart Wetland Systems
Hikvision Has Introduced Innovative Technologies to Protect Wetlands
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Exotically Refurbished Hotels
The Pelican Hotel Displays Unique Room Aesthetics
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Modern Office Buildings
Kinzo Designs Das Max for the Insurance Company Münchner Verein
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Rurally-Inspired City Buildings
The 'Ziel' High-Rise Building Brings the Country to the Cityscape
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Cave-Inspired Installations
Cave Bureau Design an Installation for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Mountain Sheep-Inspired Attractions
Thilina Liyanage Proposes This Park Observation Deck Design
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Unconventional Icy Fragrances
Zoologist Penguin Invigorates with Notes of Antarctic Air & Ice
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs
FOG Architecture Designs a New Xiaozhuo Store Location
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Photorealistic Simulaton Games
InZOI is a Hyperrealistic Life Simulator Powered by Unreal Engine 5
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Lavish Ecotourism Resorts
Saudi Arabia's 'Zardun' Resort Lets You Experience Local Flora & Fauna
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Pet-Inspired Hotel Services
Hotel X Has Expanded Its VIP (Very Important Pet) Program
Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions
Formafantasma Debuts the Oltre Terra Exhibition in Oslo
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Plant-Based Cheese Innovations
NewMoo Closely Mimics Traditional Dairy Cheese with Its Line-Up
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Educational Linoleum Birdhouses
The 'ELVI' Birdhouse Educates About Sustainability
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Tech-Rich Gardening Facilities
This Soli Organic Vertical Farm is Expansive and Ultra-Advanced
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Concrete Cultural Visitor Centers
UAD Completes the Villagers' Home Center in Zhejiang Province
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
AI Wildlife Protection Solutions
Skyway and the Edge Company Aim to Enhance Urban Air Mobility
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Unconventional Jackfruit Fragrances
Dodo Jackfruit Edition Was Inspired by an Extinct Bird
Naturally Caffeinated Mushroom Drinks
Zooz is a Premium, Non-Alcoholic Alternative to Soft Drinks
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Sustainable Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuur Atelier Designs the Green Arc in a Garden
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums
Tatiana Bilbao Estudio Designs The Sea of Cortez Research Center
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
Kodiak x Vital Ground Foundation Present the 'Keep It Wild' Campaign
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools
World Animal Protection Canada Monitors Wildlife Incidents
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Accessibile Zoo Experiences
Tallinn Zoo Has Launched a Pilot Project Using the NaviLens App
Japanese Zen Garden-Inspired Stores
Barde vanVoltt Designs the Interiors of the Calico Club Store
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Natural Tresspassing Campaigns
Lush and Right to Roam Believe Nature Is For Everyone
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Expansive Design Projects
favourized Partnered with Kinzo to Highlight a Number of Projects
Elevated Miami Office Spaces
Arcadis' In-House Team Designs a New Office Space in Miami
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Lifelong Wildlife Trackers
The 'KineFox' Can Non-Invasively Monitor Animals For Life
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
Animal-Inspired LEGO Events
The Toronto Zoo will Host a LEGO Building Experience
Land Conservation Campaigns
Kodiak Introduces the Latest Installment of the Keep It Wild Campaign
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Brutalist Museum Restaurants
Zooco Estudio Designs a Restaurant in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum
3D Royalty-Based Museums
The Princess Diana Museum Features a Virtually Guided Experience
Scientific Communal Museums
Stefano Boeri Architetti Designs the Museum of Technology in Xi'an
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers
Studio Gang Designs the Gilder Center in Manhattan
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Rebuilt Historic Train Stations
MAD Introduces the Train Station in the Forest in China
Floral Clover Fragrances
Zoologist Rabbit Captures the Essence of Tunnelling the Dark
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Eco-Friendly Artisan Markets
The ChoZen Artisan Market is a New Eco-Conscious Event in Sebastian
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Immersive Eco-Conscious Employee Training
Les Nouveaux Géants Attempts to Revolutionize Training
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
History Museum Garden Renovations
London's Natural History Museum Underwent a Five-Acre Makeover
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Zoo AR Experiences
The Cincinnati Zoo and Discover Crystal River Florida Launch an AR Experience
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces
Coffey Architects Designs the Tannery in London
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Immersive Balloon Experiences
The Balloon Story Pop-Up Event is Whimsical and Imaginative
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites
Easy Affirm Uses Animals to Add an Emotional Aspect
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Polar Bear-supporting Collections
Kodiak's Keep It Wild Capsule Raised Money for the Polar Bears
Human-First Incubators
The With Life Cultivator Grow Organizations with a People-Centered Approach
Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums
Cave Bureau Creates the Anthropocene Museum 9.0
Futuristic Factory Rooftop Extensions
MAD Transforms a Factory with the Ark Extension in China
Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses
Siberian Design Center Creates the Domik Ptashki
Renovated Zoology Museums
London's Grant Museum of Zoology is Open After a £300,000 Makeover