Instructional objective
You will be able to use vocabularies to talk and describe about zoo
Top Vocabulary about Zoo
Read and practice the vocabulary below
- Zoo (noun) – A park where live animals are kept for public viewing.
Example sentence: We visited the zoo yesterday and saw lions, elephants, and giraffes. - Exhibit (noun) – A display of animals or other objects for public viewing.
Example sentence: The new panda exhibit at the zoo is very popular with visitors. - Animal enclosure (noun) – A confined area in a zoo where animals are housed.
Example sentence: We watched the monkeys playing in their animal enclosure. - Habitat (noun) – The natural environment or surroundings in which an animal lives.
Example sentence: The zoo tries to recreate the habitats of the animals as closely as possible. - Conservation (noun) – The act of preserving or protecting the environment and wildlife.
Example sentence: The zoo participates in various conservation efforts to save endangered species. - Wildlife (noun) – Animals living in a natural environment, not domesticated or kept in captivity.
Example sentence: We went on a safari to see wildlife in their natural habitat. - Keeper (noun) – A person responsible for caring for and feeding animals in a zoo.
Example sentence: The zookeeper feeds the animals their meals at specific times each day. - Visitor (noun) – Someone who comes to see the animals at the zoo.
Example sentence: The zoo welcomes thousands of visitors each year from around the world. - Education (noun) – The process of teaching or learning, often provided through exhibits and programs at the zoo.
Example sentence: The zoo offers educational programs for school groups to learn about conservation. - Conservation (noun) – The act of preserving or protecting the environment and wildlife.
Example sentence: The zoo participates in various conservation efforts to save endangered species. - Ticket (noun) – A piece of paper or electronic record that grants entry to the zoo.
Example sentence: We bought our tickets online to skip the line at the zoo entrance. - Guided tour (noun) – A tour of the zoo led by a knowledgeable guide who provides information about the animals and exhibits.
Example sentence: We joined a guided tour of the zoo to learn more about the animals. - Playground (noun) – An area within the zoo where children can play and have fun.
Example sentence: The zoo has a playground with slides and swings for kids to enjoy. - Conservation status (noun) – The assessment of how endangered or threatened a species is in the wild.
Example sentence: The zoo displays information about the conservation status of each animal species. - Interactive exhibit (noun) – A display at the zoo that allows visitors to engage with and learn about the animals in a hands-on way.
Example sentence: The interactive exhibit lets visitors touch and feed the animals under supervision.
Video Vocabulary 1
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Video Vocabulary 2
Cautions, Warnings, and Expressions
Vocabulary Exercise 1
Write the name of the animals under the correct pictures you see below
| Penguin | Ostrich | Giraffe | Crocodile |
| Horse | Lion | Elephant | Whale |
| Rhinoceros | Polar Bear | Monkey | Camel |
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Vocabulary Exercise 2
Complete the text below
| snake | giraffe | wild | elephant | penguins |
| sharks | owl | gorilla | owl | went |
Last Holiday, my sister and __________ to the zoo. She’s a genuine animal lover. At home she spent all her energy playing and strolling our pet dog, and in all honesty, she’s been approaching me to take her for some time.
At first I wasn’t certain about going in light of the fact that I’ve generally been uncomfortable with zoo. I considered them to be similar to detainment facilities for __________ creatures that ought to be sans running, not secured up pens.
All things considered, I need to say current zoos are vastly improved than I recollect, the creatures have bunches of space, they appear to be well dealt with and we took in a ton.
The main thing we saw were the __________. They look so human, it’s anything but difficult to how we are identified with them. They don’t have tails like chimpanzees and can walk upright a bit.
Next were the __________. It’s stunning how they can get nourishment with their trunks. I learned you can tell in the event that they are African or Indian by the extent of their ears – African ones have greater ears.
After that it was the __________, nicknamed the ‘king of the jungle’. We didn’t hear any of them thunder, however we did get the opportunity to see them stroll about. The guys have wonderful manes of hair around their necks. Evidently it’s to ensure them in battles. I additionally read that the females do the vast majority of the chasing.
My little girl was a bit frightened of the __________, I figure quite a few people don’t care for reptiles. I need to concede any creature with a long thin body and no arms or legs is abnormal!
The __________ made we chuckle, they are so charming! It’s unusual to believe they’re a feathered creature that can’t fly. While different winged animals have wings for flying, they have adjusted their flippers for swimming.
Alternate flying creatures I loved taking a gander at were the owl. They have gigantic eyes, delightful quills, and they can turn their necks the distance around. I read their extensive eyes are to help them see during the evening, when they are generally dynamic.
My girl was interested with the __________ and their long, long necks. She asked me for what reason they have long necks rather than long legs – great inquiry!
With everything taken into account, it was an awesome day. Next time I’ll take her to the aquarium to see the dolphins and __________.