noun
- collections of wild or exotic animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Examples
- The royal menageries of Europe once housed lions, tigers, and elephants.
- Private menageries were popular among wealthy collectors in the 19th century.
- Many historical menageries eventually became modern zoos.
- The traveling circus featured exotic menageries from around the world.
- Medieval kings often maintained menageries as symbols of their power.
- Some menageries focused on birds while others displayed large mammals.