enclosure
Example Sentences
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She is currently too large to safely play with Crimson; however, zoo staff may soon start “fenceline howdies” between the two cubs so they can get used to each other before they share an enclosure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The family of five beavers was first brought to the enclosure in Wallington from Tayside in Scotland in 2023.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Chickens roam a fenced enclosure, laying eggs that appear in dishes at Sunday brunch.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Reiner made a brief appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court from inside a clear enclosure, his hair closely cropped and his hands in shackles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
A member of the reintroduction team checks in on Xiang Xiang in his training enclosure.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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