Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zoo
noun
/zuː/
Definition
A zoo is a facility where animals are kept in enclosures and displayed to the public for education and entertainment.
Examples
- We visited the zoo last weekend and saw lions, tigers, and bears.
- The children were excited to feed the animals at the petting zoo.
- Many zoos participate in breeding programs to help endangered species.
Meaning
The term ‘zoo’ is derived from the word ‘zoological garden’, which is a place where various species of animals are housed, often for conservation and research purposes.
Synonyms
- animal park
- wildlife park
- zoological garden