Zoo: meaning, definitions and examples
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zoo
[ zuː ]
animal park
A zoo is a place where animals are kept for public viewing and conservation purposes. Zoos typically have a wide variety of animals from all over the world, ranging from mammals to reptiles to birds. Zoos play a crucial role in education, research, and conservation efforts.
Synonyms
animal park, menagerie, wildlife sanctuary
Examples of usage
- The children were excited to visit the zoo and see all the different animals.
- The zookeeper takes good care of the animals in the zoo.
- Many zoos participate in breeding programs to help endangered species.
- Visiting the zoo can be a fun and educational experience for people of all ages.
- Zoos often organize special events and programs to raise awareness about wildlife conservation.
Translations
Translations of the word "zoo" in other languages:
🇵🇹 zoológico
🇮🇳 चिड़ियाघर
🇩🇪 Zoo
🇮🇩 kebun binatang
🇺🇦 зоопарк
🇵🇱 zoo
🇯🇵 動物園 (どうぶつえん)
🇫🇷 zoo
🇪🇸 zoológico
🇹🇷 hayvanat bahçesi
🇰🇷 동물원
🇸🇦 حديقة الحيوان
🇨🇿 zoo
🇸🇰 zoo
🇨🇳 动物园 (dòngwùyuán)
🇸🇮 živalski vrt
🇮🇸 dýragarður
🇰🇿 зообақ
🇬🇪 ზოოპარკი
🇦🇿 zoopark
🇲🇽 zoológico
Word origin
The word 'zoo' is short for zoological garden, which originated in the early 19th century. The concept of displaying wild animals for public viewing dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. Modern zoos have evolved to focus not only on entertainment but also on conservation, research, and education.