A zoo beast is an animal that is kept in a zoo. The five animals that make up the term 'zoo beast' are the rhino, APE, HIPPO, ZEBRA, and LION. The rhino is a large mammal with a thick, grey skin and one or two horns on its snout. The APE is a primate with long arms and no tail. The HIPPO is a large, semi-aquatic mammal with a large mouth and short legs. The ZEBRA is a mammal with black and white stripes and an erect mane. The LION is a large cat with a tawny coat and a tufted tail.