A Terrarium at the Zoo

The turtle exhibit at a zoo is often in the form of a terrarium, as are some of the exhibits at a plant conservatory. In an ant terrarium, elementary-school students watch the ants dig their network of tunnels as if no one were watching. Terrariums try to create conditions as close as possible to a natural habitat. A covered terrarium can often sustain itself for months on the moisture trapped inside. But creating a good terrarium requires careful control not only of humidity but also of temperature, as well as good ventilation; the lighting should include the full spectrum of sunlight as well as a day-night regulator.

Examples of terrarium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Silver Lake home, the recreation room has a terrarium vibe as a result of its low location and broad Fleetwood windows, including one at chest level that conveniently opens to allow Lucy, the couple’s cat, easy access to the unit. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2022 These tiny terrarium candles are popular for many reasons. — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022 Beset by a debilitating disease, the author was too weakened to do much other than watch a snail inside a terrarium. — The Week Staff, The Week, 9 May 2022 Giving each seed about 1 gram of regolith each, scientists added and placed them into terrarium boxes. — Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2022 The researchers then put the trays into terrarium boxes and added nutrient solution daily, NASA said. — Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 12 May 2022 Silver Lake home, the recreation room has a terrarium vibe as a result of its low location and broad Fleetwood windows, including one at chest level that conveniently opens to allow Lucy, the couple’s cat, easy access to the unit. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2022 Silver Lake home, the recreation room has a terrarium vibe as a result of its low location and broad Fleetwood windows, including one at chest level that conveniently opens to allow Lucy, the couple’s cat, easy access to the unit. — Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2022 After cocktails, guests moved to a large reception hall to dine on, among other things, chocolate cake that resembled a mini terrarium. — Gina Cherelus, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022 See More

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