A Day in the Zoo – Complete Guide: Summary, Bengali Meaning & Quiz

নবম শ্রেণীর ইংরেজি চতুর্থ পাঠ  “A Day in the Zoo” by Gerald Durrell. নিয়ে আমারা পড়াশোনা শুরু করব । তোমাদের সুবিধারজন্য এই অধ্যায়টিকে আমারা ছোট ছোট তিনটি ভাগে ভাগ করে বঙ্গানুবাদ, শব্দার্থ ও সারাংশ প্রদান করেছি। সঙ্গে আছে ভারতবর্ষের সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ Intractive learning tool. আশাকরি তোমাদের অধ্যায়টি বুঝতে সুবিধা হবে।

This text takes us behind the scenes of a real zoo, showing us the daily life of the animals and the people who care for them. To make your study easier, we have divided the lesson into three distinct parts. In each part, you will find our special Interactive Tool featuring line-by-line Bengali meanings and quizzes.

About the Author: Gerald Durrell

Gerald Malcolm Durrell (1925–1995) was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, and author. He founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Jersey Zoo. He is famous for his funny and heartwarming stories about animals. The text “A Day in the Zoo” is an edited excerpt from his book Menagerie Manor.

Complete Story Summary

(গল্পের সম্পূর্ণ সারাংশ)

The story begins just before dawn. As the sky turns yellow, the birds—Touracos, blackbirds, and thrushes—start their morning songs. The zoo staff, including Mike, Jeremy, and Stephen, arrive to begin their daily routine. They clean the cages, scatter fresh sawdust, and check on the animals. The gorillas are let out of their cages, behaving like excited children going to school.

As the day progresses, the zoo becomes busy. We meet Etam, the Black Celebes Ape, who clings to the wire, showing his teeth in a greeting. In the Reptile House, snakes stare with lidless eyes, and frogs make gulping sounds. At 10 o’clock, the gates open, and the first rush of visitors arrives. The zoo staff must remain alert to ensure that visitors do not hurt the animals, as humans can sometimes be the most dangerous animals in the zoo!

Finally, the evening comes. The visitors leave, and the animals are fed and put back into their cages for the night. The sun fades, and the robin sings its closing song. As night falls, the zoo becomes silent, except for the occasional cry of a bird or the gaze of an owl. The narrator lies in bed, listening to the lions cough, knowing the zoo is sleeping.

Study Guide: Chapter Breakdown

Select a section below to access the detailed line-by-line Bengali analysis and interactive quizzes.

Comprehensive Vocabulary List (শব্দার্থ)

Here is a list of important words from the story to help you improve your vocabulary.

what do we learnt?

“A Day in the Zoo” is not just about watching animals; it teaches us that animals have feelings and routines just like humans. It reminds us to respect them and observe them with care.