π What are Farm Animals?
Farm animals are animals that live on farms and help us in many ways. They give us food, like milk, eggs, and meat, and they can also help us with work, like pulling carts. They are usually used to living near people.
π¦ What are Zoo Animals?
Zoo animals are wild animals that live in zoos. Zoos are places where people can see animals from all over the world. Zoo animals are usually not used to living near people and need special care.
π Farm Animals vs. Zoo Animals: A Closer Look
| Feature |
Farm Animals |
Zoo Animals |
| Habitat |
Farms, pastures |
Zoos, enclosures that mimic their natural habitats |
| Relationship with Humans |
Often raised for food, work, or companionship |
Kept for conservation, education, and entertainment |
| Diet |
Typically fed a specific diet by farmers |
Diet is carefully planned to mimic what they would eat in the wild |
| Examples |
Cows, chickens, pigs, sheep |
Lions, tigers, elephants, monkeys |
| Domestication |
Domesticated over many years |
Mostly wild and not domesticated |
β¨ Key Takeaways
- π‘ Habitat: Farm animals live on farms; zoo animals live in zoos.
- π€ Interaction: Farm animals often work with people; zoo animals are observed by people.
- π Purpose: Farm animals give us food and help with work; zoo animals are for learning and conservation.