# Holographic Circus Animals Germany's Circus Roncalli Uses Holograms as a Cruelty-Free Circus By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruelty-free-circus References: [livekindly](https://www.livekindly.com/german-circus-roncalli-cruelty-free-hologram-animals/) & [roncalli.de](https://www.roncalli.de/) At the same time many consumers are taking a stand against activities and attractions that involve animal cruelty, zoos are giving way to animal sanctuaries, aquariums are going high-tech and fish-free, and decades-old circuses are drawing crowds with cruelty-free circus attractions. Germany's [Circus Roncalli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) sets itself apart as a group in the latter category, as it is the first of its kind in the world to replace the use of live circus animals with holograms instead. With [11 projectors, lasers and lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector), the circus troupe produces incredible recreations of elephants, horses and monkeys that are all the more captivating thanks to the technology they are created with. The mesmerizing [holographic circus show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-spectacle) sets a precedent for entertainment of the future and paves the way for other attractions that rely on real animals to follow suit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal Cruelty-free Attractions:** The growing trend of animal cruelty-free attractions is creating opportunities for innovative experiences without the use of live animals. - **Holographic Technology:** The use of holographic technology in entertainment is disrupting traditional circus performances and opening up new possibilities for immersive experiences. - **High-tech Aquariums:** The trend of high-tech aquariums is transforming traditional aquarium experiences, offering innovative and cruelty-free ways to showcase marine life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the potential to embrace holographic technology to create immersive and cruelty-free experiences. - **Zoos and Animal Sanctuaries:** Zoo and animal sanctuary industries can explore the use of holographic technology as an alternative to live animal exhibits. - **Aquariums:** Aquarium industry can adopt innovative high-tech solutions to provide engaging and cruelty-free marine life experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobox.md) - [Recycling Advocate Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-cable-challenge.md) - [Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-cycling-experience.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [Projector Brand-Supported Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleils.md) - [Holographic Fragrance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfume-shop-holographic-technology.md) - [Ai Hologram Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animaview.md) - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md)