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zoo

[zoo] / zu /
NOUN
parklike area in where animals are housed for exhibition
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NOUN
crowded, wild, and chaotic place
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The zoo, which houses more than 1,600 animals, has become dilapidated over the years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The Kobe kittens weighed around 150 grams when they were born but now weigh more than one kilo and are starting to eat solid food like chicken and horse meat, the zoo said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

The blood was provided by Spirit, an eagle living at a Bakersfield zoo, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, where she’s receiving treatment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The boy, from Cambridgeshire, had been visiting the zoo with his family when the incident took place.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

"Do your homework right away. I'm going to ask Hannah if she'll drive us over to the petting zoo."

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

They are not commonly displayed at zoos as they are relatively more sensitive to infections, the Kobe zoo said in a written statement to AFP Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Members can now exchange their credits for tickets to Legoland, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center, some zoos and other attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Originating from Greece and other countries, most were dancing bears in captivity, or animals that lived in zoos.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

“Simply stated, to keep these important educational institutions afloat, almost all zoos across the United States have turned to public-private partnerships,” the civil grand jury wrote in its 2025-2026 report.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

That is why they are so popular in zoos.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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