zoo
Captive wildlife exhibit
A zoo is a facility where wild animals are kept for public viewing, typically in enclosures designed to approximate their natural habitats.
Zoos serve purposes of entertainment, education, and conservation.
Informally, zoo describes any chaotic scene: The airport was a zoo during the holidays.
Tank for keeping fish
- museumPublic exhibit space
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- menagerieCollection of exotic creatures
- wildlife parkProtected land for animals
safari park · botanical garden · conservatory · nature center · nonprofit · accreditation · curator · director
Organism's natural environment
- cageBarred confinement structure
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
exhibit · paddock · den · pen · tank · vivarium · compound · moat
Barred enclosures for confinement
- enclosuresBounded spaces or containers
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
- confinementState of being restricted
- exhibitsDisplays for viewing
welfare · ethics · restrictions · isolation · captives · restraint · observation · caretaking
At risk of extinction
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
protection · extinction · poaching · sanctuary · rehabilitation · studbook · genetic · diversity
Gaining knowledge gradually
- studentsThose receiving instruction
- teachersThose who instruct students
- docentTrained museum tour leader
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
signage · interpretation · program · workshop · camp · tour · guide · curriculum
Short recreational trip
- familyRelated people together
- daytripShort outing, same-bed return
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
- admissionEntry or confession
map · stroller · picnic · giftshop · snacks · crowds · children · weekend
aquarium
Tank for keeping fish
wildlife park · safari park · botanical garden · conservatory · nature center · nonprofit · accreditation · curator · director · keeper
habitat
Organism's natural environment
terrarium · exhibit · paddock · den · pen · tank · vivarium · compound · moat · viewing
cages
Barred enclosures for confinement
- enclosuresBounded spaces or containers
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
- confinementState of being restricted
exhibits · welfare · ethics · restrictions · isolation · captives · restraint · observation · caretaking · enrichment
endangered
At risk of extinction
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
preservation · protection · extinction · poaching · sanctuary · rehabilitation · studbook · genetic · diversity · ark
learning
Gaining knowledge gradually
- studentsThose receiving instruction
- teachersThose who instruct students
- docentTrained museum tour leader
lecture · signage · interpretation · program · workshop · camp · tour · guide · curriculum · biology
outing
Short recreational trip
admission · map · stroller · picnic · giftshop · snacks · crowds · children · weekend · walking
pandemonium
State of utter confusion
- madhouseChaotic, disordered place
- bedlamState of wild disorder
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
mayhem · commotion · wild · crazy · uproar · hectic · frenzy · anarchy · hullabaloo · cacophony
mammals
Hair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- reptilesCold-blooded scaly vertebrates
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- amphibiansVertebrates with aquatic larvae
primates · elephants · lions · tigers · giraffes · penguins · gorillas · pandas · zebras · hippos
- funamusement, entertainment, excitement, joy, merriment
- kid-friendlyG-rated, kid-friendly, age-appropriate, wholesome, non-violent
- placescity, town, village, hamlet, building
- attractionsmuseum, theme park, amusement park, water park, aquarium
- Short Wordsact, a, add, I, bat
- sightseeinglandmarks, tourist attraction, attractions, landmark, city tours
zoowild
Not domesticated or controlled
the wild · wilderness · natural habitat · wildlife sanctuary · nature reserve
zoocalm
Free from agitation
peace · quiet · tranquility · tranquillity · order
zoowilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
wild · open plains · natural environment · the bush · outback
- petting zooInteractive animal exhibit
- zoological parkFacility exhibiting wild animals
- zoo keeperMaintains captive wildlife
- zoo exhibitsPublic animal enclosures
- zoo tripExcursion to animal park
- Bronx ZooNew York City menagerie
zoos, zoology, zookeeper, zoologist, zoological, zoonosis, zoonotic, zoonoses, zookeepers