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Tired of staying in the same old hotels? Why not try Jamala Wildlife Lodge at Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium in Australia? Besides offering comfortable accommodation, you can also room with wild animals — dine with lions, feed giraffes from your balcony, and get up close and personal with the animals to make your stay more fun.
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No matter what you do in your room, the lions will be watching you through the glass. (Image source / dailytelegraph)
The hotel, located within the zoo, is divided into three major themed areas: Giraffe Treehouses, UShaka Lodge (shark-themed), and Jungle Bungalows. In addition to wildlife-inspired décor and furnishings, live animals also reside here as roommates or neighbors. For example, outside the Giraffe Treehouses live adorable giraffes that you can feed leaves to right from your room.
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Australia’s wildlife lodge lets you room with or live next to animals. (Image source / businessinsider)
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Take a shower in your room while watching brown bears outside the window. (Image source / flightcentre)
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Animal-themed décor can be seen throughout the rooms. (Image source / jamalawildlifelodge)
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Separated by just a window, you can observe each other’s lives up close. (Image source / cdn.viralscape)
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