menagerie

• Sammlung von lebenden (insbesondere wilden) Tieren, die zur Schau gestellt oder studiert werden, sowie die Einrichtung, in der solche Tiere gehalten und ausgestellt werden.

A noun referring to a collection of live animals kept for study or display, or the facility where such wild animals are housed for exhibition.

1. Collection of animalsB2formal

   A diverse collection of live animals, often kept for display, study, or entertainment.

   Menagerie

   • The zoo's menagerie included lions, tigers, and bears.
   • He kept a small menagerie of exotic birds in his garden.
   • The traveling circus brought its menagerie to town.

   Synonymevivariumzoozoological garden

2. Exhibition facilityB2formal

   A place or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are housed and shown to the public.

   Menagerie

   • The old menagerie was replaced by a modern zoo.
   • Visitors wandered through the menagerie, observing the animals.
   • The royal menagerie was famous for its rare species.

   Synonymezoozoological garden