Lions are listed as ‘vulnerable’ in the wild and are often the centrepiece of a zoo’s attractions. Safety regulations regarding their enclosures vary from state to state in Australia. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

When people think of zoos, they often think of the big cats – tigers and lions,’ says Dr Eduardo J Fernandez. Photograph: Australian Associated Press/Alamy

Research shows the public prefers to see animals kept in modern enclosures with naturalistic exhibits. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Zoos use enrichment activities to mimic aspects of foraging behaviours, says Fernandez. Photograph: Imago/Alamy

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