Why is "in" and why is "at" used here?
Can you please explain the usage of "in" and "at" in these sentences to me?

1. The animal lives at the zoo.
(The animal is physical in the zoo. Why not "live in the zoo"?)
2. I took a photo of my friend in the park.
(Here I thought the opposite. I think, "I meet you at the park", is correct. Why "I took a photo of ... at the park", is not?

Think you!

Question

Why is "in" and why is "at" used here?
Can you please explain the usage of "in" and "at" in these sentences to me?

1. The animal lives at the zoo.
(The animal is physical in the zoo. Why not "live in the zoo"?)
2. I took a photo of my friend in the park.
(Here I thought the opposite. I think, "I meet you at the park", is correct. Why "I took a photo of ... at the park", is not?

Think you!

Answer

1) "At" is used here because it refers to a point of location: the zoo. Here's an example of "at" versus "in": "The animal lives in a cage at the zoo."

2) You are correct, "in" should be used in this case, not "at."

Answers · 2

Still haven’t found your answers?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!