zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly zoologic

ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology

2

: of, relating to, or affecting animals that are not humans

a zoological park

zoologically

ˌzō-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of zoological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While transporting large mammals like whales, dolphins and polar bears by plane isn’t unheard of — SeaWorld has been doing it for decades, says Eric Otjen, vice president of zoological operations at the San Diego park. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Five other zoological facilities in the country have HeroRats as residents, but only Sacramento’s zoo has taken on the challenge to design a permanent public space for the creatures. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

His role before that was vice president of zoological operations for the theme park. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

The zoological and mythographic tendencies of Caillois are by no means out of place here. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

zoology + -ical

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing zoological

• zoological garden
• zoological park

Rhymes for zoological

• illogical
• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• archeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological

Kids Definition

zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

: of, relating to, or concerned with zoology

Medical Definition

zoological

adjective

zoo·​log·​i·​cal ˌzō-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

variants also zoologic

-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or occupied with zoology

2

: of, relating to, or affecting lower animals often as distinguished from humans

zoological infections