For curious minds ages 3–12

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Zoo

/zuː/

1 syllable

Zoo

noun

Meaning: The place where you can see many animals.

Full meaning: A place where wild animals are kept for people to see.

Phonics sounds: z-oo — blend them together!

Example: “We saw the pandas at the zoo.”

🇸🇬 Singapore note: Singapore's zoo is famous — it is also called the Mandai Wildlife Reserve area.

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Category: places · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)