Zoo Quiz Multiple Choice Questions
1. In which Australian state can you visit the Australia Zoo?
A. Queensland
B. New South Wales
C. Victoria
Answer: A. Queensland
2. The word “zoo” is short for which term?
A. Zoology
B. Zoological garden
C. Zookeeper
Answer: B. Zoological garden
3. Menageries are known as the predecessor of modern-day zoos. What are they?
A. Collections of animals rescued by monks
B. Collections of animals for religious purposes
C. Collections of animals owned by wealthy people
Answer: C. Collections of animals owned by wealthy people
4. In the novel “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel, Pi and what animal survive on a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean?
A. A lion
B. A tiger
C. A cheetah
Answer: B. A tiger
5. In which year was the first zoo in the United States opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
A. 1628
B. 1874
C. 1912
Answer: B. 1874
6. The Tallinn Zoo is the only zoo in which European country?
A. Estonia
B. Lithuania
C. Bulgaria
Answer: A. Estonia
7. First opened on 27 April 1828, the London Zoo was originally used for which purpose?
A. Scientific research
B. Royal garden
C. Natural museum
Answer: A. Scientific research
8. The game reserve is a special type of zoo that is popular in which continent?
A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Australia
Answer: B. Africa
9. The Lone Pine Sanctuary in Australia is the first and largest reserve for which animal?
A. Kangaroo
B. Tiger
C. Koala
Answer: C. Koala
10. In the first book of Harry Potter, Harry speaks to which animal while visiting the London Zoo?
A. A tiger
B. An owl
C. A snake
Answer: C. A snake
11. The first modern zoo in the world was built in which city in 1793?
A. Paris, France
B. Rome, Italy
C. Madrid, Spain
Answer: A. Paris, France
12. Which of the following terms refers to the technique of building realistic habitats for animals in zoos?
A. Landscape immersion
B. Natural imitation
C. Organic construction
Answer: A. Landscape immersion
13. In the 2005 animated movie “Madagascar”, a group of animals escape from which zoo to find their way to jungles Madagascar?
A. Broadway Zoo
B. Central Park Zoo
C. Manhattan Zoo
Answer: B. Central Park Zoo
14. Which of the following types of zoo has the biggest area?
A. Suburban zoo
B. Safari park
C. Game reserve
Answer: C. Game reserve
15. Which of the following animals is typically found in a petting zoo?
A. Goats
B. Dogs
C. Dolphins
Answer: A. Goats
16. Which type of zoos are exclusively designed for aquatic animals?
A. Marine parks
B. Aquariums
C. Ocean reservoirs
Answer: B. Aquariums
17. What is the nickname for Yokohama Zoological Gardens, the national zoo of Japan?
A. Zoopan
B. Zoorasia
C. Zookohama
Answer: B. Zoorasia
18. The Pretoria National Zoo is located in which African country?
A. South Africa
B. Egypt
C. Nigeria
Answer: A. South Africa
19. In which country can you visit the Jurong Bird Park, which has more than 8,000 birds of 600 species from all over the world?
A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. Vietnam
Answer: A. Singapore
20. Which international organisation is responsible for providing support for zoos and aquariums around the world?
A. The World Zoos and Aquariums Organisation
B. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
C. The Global Initiatives on Zoos and Aquariums
Answer: B. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
21. Which powerful drug lord had an enormous private zoo with many animals, such as hippos, camels, buffalos, and elephants?
A. Joaquín Guzmán
B. Frank Lucas
C. Pablo Escobar
Answer: C. Pablo Escobar
22. On 28 May 2016, which animal grabbed and dragged a 3-year-old boy, who climbed into a closure at the Cincinnati Zoo?
A. An elephant
B. A chimpanzee
C. A gorilla
Answer: C. A gorilla
23. Living in Edinburgh Zoo, Nils Olav is the first penguin to receive a knighthood from the king of which country?
A. Iceland
B. Sweden
C. Norway
Answer: C. Norway
24. What is the most visited zoo in Europe?
A. The Schönbrunn Zoo
B. The Berlin Zoo
C. The London Zoo
Answer: B. The Berlin Zoo
25. What is special about the Singapore Zoo?
A. It is the largest zoo in Asia
B. It is an open-air zoo, meaning there are no cages
C. It is open to the public 6 months in a year
Answer: B. It is an open-air zoo, meaning there are no cages
26. What is the first zoo to be built in the Middle East in 1891?
A. Giza Zoo
B. Riyadh Zoo
C. Kuwait Zoo
Answer: A. Giza Zoo
27. The most northern zoo in the world is located in which country?
A. Norway
B. Russia
C. Canada
Answer: A. Norway
28. The Pana’ewa Zoo in Hawai’i is located in which natural habitat?
A. A desert
B. A mountain
C. A rainforest
Answer: C. A rainforest
29. Which animals can you see in the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo?
A. Highly endangered animals
B. Animals depicted in the Bible
C. Animals native to the Middle East
Answer: B. Animals depicted in the Bible