Zoological

/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Related to the study of animals or to a zoo where animals are kept and displayed.

Etymology

From Greek 'zoion' (animal) + 'logia' (study of) + '-ical' (adjective suffix). The field of zoology emerged in the 16th century as a formal scientific discipline studying animal life.

Kelly Says

Modern zoos started as royal collections but evolved into zoological gardens for both entertainment and conservation—places where scientists study behavior and breed endangered species. 'Zoological' has this dual identity: it's both academic and recreational.

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