# Biblical Boat Building Noah's Ark Replica Created By Christian Johan Huibers By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-replica-christian-johan-huibers References: [zuzafun](http://www.zuzafun.com/noah’s-ark-replica#more-399) Christian Johan Huibers has created a replica of the biblical Noah's Ark. Although the enormous construction is fully functional and stretches out two-thirds the length of a football field, it is still five times smaller than the original ark. The ark construction welcomes visitors, and houses life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras other animals. Wouldn't it be cool if the [replica of Noah's Ark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral) was an actual zoo? **Implications** - [Religious buildings and attractions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church) such as the Noah's Ark Replica manage to capture a broad range of target groups such as practicing religious people and historical buffs. These attractions can provide an educational experience for the audiences, making them highly popular in societies. By providing historical facts to attractions, companies appear educational. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Attractions:** Creating religious-themed attractions such as the Noah's Ark replica is an opportunity to capture a broad range of target groups and provide an educational experience. - **Functional Replicas:** Building replicas that are fully functional, like Noah's Ark, can attract visitors who are interested in history and also provide unique opportunities for learning and entertainment. - **Animal-zoo Combinations:** Combining zoos and replicas, like turning Noah's Ark into an actual zoo, can create a one-of-a-kind visitor experience and attract animal lovers who are also interested in history and religion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** Religious-themed attractions, such as the Noah's Ark replica, can attract a broad range of tourists and boost tourism in an area. - **Entertainment:** Functional replicas can provide unique opportunities for entertainment and educate visitors in an engaging way. - **Education:** Replicas and attractions can provide educational experiences for visitors, offering potential for collaboration with educational institutions and outreach programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Biblical Tale-Inspired Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paire-house.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Italian Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noahs-ark-nursery.md) - [Beautiful Forest-Enclosed Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-church-of-julong.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Inverted Boat Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-barca.md) - [Animal-Inspired LEGO Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-building-experience.md) - [Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-set.md)