A gorilla and other animals roam an overgrown, abandoned zoo enclosure with a city skyline in the background, photorealistic style.

generate a series of images This project explores a speculative world in which humans have vanished suddenly, and nature begins to reclaim urban spaces — specifically, a city zoo. By tracing this transformation over time, Rewild the Future invites reflection on ecological healing, human dominance, and what it means to “rewild” a planet shaped by industry and control. The project uses AI-generated imagery to simulate stages of environmental rebirth, posing critical questions about conservation, memory, and the anthropocene. "A view of a modern zoo in the center of a city, seen from outside the gorilla enclosure. [Insert time period] after humans disappeared. The environment is [describe condition: decaying, overgrown, collapsed], with [natural elements: vines, animals, weather effects]. Soft lighting, cinematic composition, photorealistic style." 🕒 Suggested Time Stages and Variants: Day 1 Prompt: "A view of a modern zoo in the center of a city, seen from outside the gorilla enclosure. 1 day after humans disappeared. The zoo is still intact, animals wander cautiously, lights are still on in some buildings. Soft lighting, cinematic composition, photorealistic style." 1 Month Later "...1 month after humans disappeared. The zoo shows early signs of decay, weeds growing in cracks, animals roam freely, some enclosures broken. The city skyline is dim and silent." 1 Year Later "...1 year after humans disappeared. The zoo is overgrown with ivy and grass, fences rusting, glass See more