petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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In the past few years, several farmers and petting zoos around the country have accepted live Christmas tree donations after the holidays for their animals.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Hopkins also advises against visiting petting zoos and animal exhibits at state fairs to help prevent contracting bird flu.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Some offer kid-friendly wellness areas, others trampoline parks, indoor water slides, sandpits, petting zoos or even horseback riding.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The ladies dive into ranch life with horseback riding, lassoing, double dutch, and a visit to the petting zoo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Hopkins also advises against visiting petting zoos and animal exhibits at state fairs to help prevent contracting bird flu.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Some offer kid-friendly wellness areas, others trampoline parks, indoor water slides, sandpits, petting zoos or even horseback riding.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The ladies dive into ranch life with horseback riding, lassoing, double dutch, and a visit to the petting zoo.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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