Zoos Are Doubling Down on Very Unnatural Habitats The notion that zoos should replicate natural habitats has been a cornerstone of modern zoo design for decades.
However, with the introduction of cutting edge technology, some institutions are rethinking this approach and experimenting with innovative ways to stimulate captive animals.
Rébecca Kleinberger, an engineer and computer scientist at Northeastern University, has partnered with several zoos to develop interactive devices that mimic the unpredictability of the natural world.