# Invisible Lion Cages Werribee Open Range Zoo in Austrailia Lets Visitors Get Up Close and Personal By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-lion-cages References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/11/07/invisible-lion-cages/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1225687/Getting-close-personal-lions-Werribee-Open-Range-Zoo.html) Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia, has given visitors a very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the zoo’s lions. The first picture in the gallery above looks as if the lion is jumping on a car full of passengers; however, those passengers are sitting safely behind a glass pane that separates them from the lions. Zoo officials entice the lions with [raw pieces of meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lion1) that attract the lions over to the [Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-v3-camper) so the visitors can really get the feel of being just inches away from a lion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Zoo Exhibits:** There is an opportunity for zoos to create interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience animals in a new, immersive way. - **Augmented Reality for Zoos:** Zoos can incorporate augmented reality into exhibits to enhance the visitor's experience and create a more interactive environment. - **Virtual Animal Encounters:** Zoos can offer virtual animal encounters as a way to allow visitors to interact with animals without any safety concerns or restrictions. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Creating innovative and interactive exhibits can attract more tourists to zoos. - **Technology:** Augmented reality technology can be used to enhance visitor experiences in zoos. - **Entertainment:** Virtual animal encounters can provide a unique and entertaining experience for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Zoo Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reserve-hotel.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Awareness-Raising Cheetah Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-of-the-cheetah.md) - [Illuminating Animal Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronx-zoos-holiday-lights.md) - [Expertly Designed Gorilla Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/congo-falls.md) - [Animal-Inspired LEGO Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-building-experience.md) - [Zoo-Focused Sensory Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roosevelt-park-zoo.md) - [Game-Inspired Aquarium Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-life.md) - [Sensory-Friendly Zoo Quiet Hours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbus-zoo.md)