petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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At Cedar Creek Park, there will be a variety of family-friendly entertainment that includes bounce houses, a live mermaid, baby kangaroos, bumper boats and a petting zoo.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tisdale, who shares her two daughters with husband Christopher French, posted several pictures of her with her daughter on her big day, including a shot of her in a petting zoo, an adorable picture of the family of four and a snap of Emerson with her whimsical butterfly cake.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Currently, city code bans people from keeping dangerous animals, bees or farm animals within city limits, but special permission can be given to things like pony rides and petting zoos.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, touch a truck, obstacle course, ice cream and crafts.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Tisdale, who shares her two daughters with husband Christopher French, posted several pictures of her with her daughter on her big day, including a shot of her in a petting zoo, an adorable picture of the family of four and a snap of Emerson with her whimsical butterfly cake.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Currently, city code bans people from keeping dangerous animals, bees or farm animals within city limits, but special permission can be given to things like pony rides and petting zoos.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, touch a truck, obstacle course, ice cream and crafts.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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