Travel & LeisureAustralian zoos target roaring trade through luxury lodges and glamping
Guests can get up close to animals such as lions, bears and tigers
A tiger rests just outside a guest room at the Jamala Wildlife Lodge at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium. (Photo by Sophie Mak)
SOPHIE MAK and RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writers
CANBERRA -- In Australia, the dream of observing animals up close from the comfort and safety of a hotel room has become reality. Across the country, zoos are allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of creatures big and small long after the gates close for the day.