zoo
/zuː/ noun A1- A park where live animals are exhibited. · The London Zoo was built in 1828.
- Any place that is wild, crowded, or chaotic.
- A large and varied collection of something.
- The jungle.
- Pornographic material depicting actual animals or bestiality.
Plural zoos
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Proponents ardently contend that modern zoos are indispensable sanctuaries for global conservation, serving as the last bastion against the inexorable march of extinction.
By facilitating direct encounters with exotic wildlife, zoos ostensibly cultivate a profound sense of environmental stewardship among urban populations bereft of authentic natural experiences.
Despite considerable architectural enhancements aimed at environmental enrichment, traditional city zoos often lack the spatial capacity required to emulate a truly naturalistic habitat.
The fundamental distinction lies in the primary objective: sanctuaries exist for the benefit of the residents, whereas traditional zoos inherently cater to human observation.
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