This is the 7766th most frequent Dutch word.
dierentuin
Zoo.
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.
Ze werkt als vrijwilliger in de dierentuin tijdens haar zomervakantie.
She volunteers at the zoo during her summer vacation.
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.