zoological garden

noun

1. zoo ( def 1 ).

zoological garden

noun

1. the formal term for zoo

Word History and Origins

Origin of zoological garden¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

It was temporarily transferred to Sri Lanka's National Zoological Garden and most of its wounds have healed in recent months.

From BBC

He was moved from the Buddhist temple to Sri Lanka’s National Zoological Garden for preliminary treatment and appeared healthier before his flight to Thailand.

From Washington Times

He was moved from his temple home to Sri Lanka’s National Zoological Garden for preliminary treatment prior to his flight to Thailand and was seen to appear healthier.

From Seattle Times

The temple agreed to transfer the elephant last November to Sri Lanka’s National Zoological Garden, where it has been receiving treatment and preparation for the airlift to Thailand planned for Sunday.

From Washington Times

The temple agreed to transfer the elephant last November to Sri Lanka’s National Zoological Garden, where it has been receiving treatment and preparation for the airlift to Thailand planned for Sunday.

From Seattle Times