This is the 7766th most frequent Dutch word.
dierentuin
Zoo.
In this sentence, 'dierentuin' is used in its literal meaning to refer to a place where animals are kept and can be visited by people, known as a zoo.
Ik neem mijn jongere zusje zondag mee naar de dierentuin.
I am taking my younger sister to the zoo on Sunday.
Here, 'dierentuin' is again employed in its literal sense, but it emphasizes the experience offered by the zoo rather than the zoo as a location.
De kinderen genoten van de giraffen en olifanten in de dierentuin.
The children enjoyed the giraffes and elephants in the zoo.
In this instance, 'dierentuin' is used to refer to the zoo as an establishment where people can work or contribute.