# Extreme Zoo Awareness Stunts Redesigned Habitats Open Eyes to Ecological Destruction By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schonbrunn-zoo References: [greenmuze](http://www.greenmuze.com/art/artists/1229-trouble-in-paradise-.html) & [steinbrener-dempf](http://www.steinbrener-dempf.com/) Austrian artists Christoph Steinbrener and Rainer Dempf are making a case for [environmental awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/return-of-the-cheetah) with minor changes made to [zoo animal habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/congo-falls). Each different habitat at the Schonbrunn zoo in Vienna (Austria) possess an object that pollutes or ruins the environment in some way. There are cars in the rhino pools, oil pumps in the penguin pen, train tracks through the buffalo area, and a toxic waste barrel in the fish tank. The props at the Schonbrunn zoo open your eyes to the torture that [wildlife encounters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowpaced-survival) on a regular basis because of our actions. It’s a very simple yet powerful exhibit that sends a powerful message to zoo visitors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Environmental Awareness in Zoos:** Zoos incorporating environmental awareness in their exhibits by showcasing the impact of human actions on wildlife. - **Interactive Educational Exhibits:** Creating interactive displays and habitats that teach visitors about the importance of conservation and environmental protection. - **Eco-friendly Zoo Design:** Designing eco-friendly habitats and exhibits that prioritize the well-being of animals and the surrounding environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Zoos and Aquariums:** Zoos and aquariums can incorporate the trend of showcasing environmental impact, creating interactive educational exhibits, and designing eco-friendly habitats. - **Eco-tourism:** Eco-tourism can embrace the trend of environmental awareness in zoos and aquariums to attract visitors who value conservation and sustainability. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can work with zoos and aquariums to create visually impactful and educational exhibits that raise awareness of environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Eco Screensavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetsaving-screen-savers.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparency-tracking-tool.md) - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zava.md)