zoo

Example Sentences

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On Alexander's due date we went to the zoo, because we had got him a little otter teddy.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Crimson is one of the youngest mountain lion cubs the zoo has ever cared for, and ensuring he reaches adulthood is no easy task.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A zoo is celebrating the birth of a giant anteater pup, which zoologists say is "considered the most threatened mammal in Central America".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Billy hails from a herd in Malaysia that was culled to clear land for palm and rubber plantations, according to the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Ana’s story is about a trip to the zoo to see the penguins, but mostly it’s about the penguins.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko