In a twist on the traditional zoo, one zoo in New Zealand puts tourists in cages to view the animals. Chris Draper, Programmes Manager at Born Free Foundation, says of the Orana Wildlife Park’s Lion Encounter, “This appears to present a positive change away from the traditional arrangement of animals in cages being surrounded by visitors. However, is the lion enclosure any bigger or better than in any other zoo or wildlife park? This set-up might improve the view of the cats for the visitors, but the benefits to the lions are unclear.”
Link: The Dodo