Definition

1. Noun:
   • A facility, typically open to the public, where a collection of wild animals is kept, housed, and displayed for purposes of education, conservation, and recreation.

Usage

The term "zoological garden" is a formal and traditional name for what is more commonly called a "zoo." It is used to describe the institution itself, emphasizing its role as a curated collection and a place for public viewing and study.

Examples

• The city's zoological garden has a renowned breeding program for endangered species.
• We spent the afternoon at the zoological garden observing the primates.
• The primary mission of a modern zoological garden extends beyond exhibition to include wildlife conservation and research.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in historical or official contexts to denote the original or full purpose of the institution.
  • The society was founded to establish a zoological garden for the advancement of science.

Variants and Related Words

• Zoo (n): The common, abbreviated form of "zoological garden."
  • Let's go to the zoo this weekend.
• Menagerie (n): A historical term for a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for display, often private.
  • The king's menagerie was a precursor to the modern zoo.

Synonyms

• Animal park
• Wildlife park
• Zoological park

Related Phrases

• Conservation center: A facility focused on protecting and breeding endangered species, a key function of many modern zoological gardens.
• Aquarium: A facility for displaying aquatic animals and plants; sometimes part of a larger zoological garden.

Noun

1. the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition