vīˈverēəm, -ˈva(a)r-, -ˈvār- noun
( plural vivar·ia -ēə ; or vivariums )
Etymology: Latin, from vivus alive + -arium -ary — more at quick
1. archaic : a place in which living animals are kept for food ; especially : a fish pond or pool
2. : an enclosure usually of limited size with glass sides arranged for keeping or raising and observing animals or plants indoors ; especially : one for terrestrial or partly terrestrial animals — called also terrarium ; compare aquarium , wardian case