petting zoo

noun

: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed

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Enjoy family-friendly activities, local vendors, food, beer and wine, a petting zoo, live music and more 11am-4pm Sunday at River Farm in Alexandria. Analis Bailey, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 Alligator went missing on May 23 during petting zoo event KC Pet Project first announced that the alligator was missing on May 23. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024 The carnival will include rides, food, games and a petting zoo with pony and camel rides. Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 20 Sep. 2024 There will be a pumpkin town, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a hay maze, wagon rides and much more. Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petting zoo 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of petting zoo was in 1965

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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

petting zoo

noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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