At the Zoo Conversation
Welcome to this English conversation lesson on “At the Zoo”. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to discuss visiting a zoo with a friend, using vocabulary related to animals and their habitats. You’ll also learn alternative ways to say “zoo”, such as “wildlife park” or “animal sanctuary”.
Vocabulary
- “Animal kingdom” refers to a group of animals that share similar characteristics
- “Compound” is an area where animals are kept, often with a fence or enclosure
- “Underbelly” refers to the underside of an animal’s body
At the Zoo Conversation
Friend 1: This place is huge.
Friend 2: I know. It takes all day to cover each animal kingdom.
Friend 1: Good thing it’s not too hot. We have a lot of walking to do.
Friend 2: Yes we do. Do you want to start with the indoor exhibits? That’s where we’ll see the chimps and orangutans.
Friend 1: Since it’s near the entrance let’s do them last.
Friend 2: Okay. Then let’s head over to the bear compound. I’m excited to see the polar bears.
Friend 1: I’ve never seen one up close. I hear they’re quite large.
Friend 2: Wow look how big they are! Their coat is kind of yellow, I guess not as white as on television.
Friend 1: Just the underbelly is yellow. Lets go feed the brown bears. We can buy some fruit and nuts for them.
Friend 2: Look how close they come to get the food. They look bigger than the polar bears.
Friend 1: I think it’s just because they stand up more. All the bears seems pretty huge.
Friend 2: That’s true. Where too next?
Friend 1: Let’s walk over to the big cat compound. I want to see the Canadian bobcat.
Friend 2: Sure. I’d like to see the leopards too.
Friend 1: The bobcat is pretty small. Almost looks like a big house cat.
Friend 2: I bet they don’t act like a house cat.
Friend 1: Ha! That’s funny. I’m getting thirsty. How about we stop for a drink before we hit the leopard cages?
Friend 2: Yes. A little break from walking would be good. After the leopards we can go see the rhinos.
We hope this conversation has helped you learn how to discuss visiting a zoo with a friend. Remember to use vocabulary like “compound”, “animal kingdom”, and “underbelly” to sound more natural in your conversation.