petting zoo

noun

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

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The library hosted attractions for Uvalde children, including petting zoos, emotional support animal visits and bouncy houses. —

Georgina Barahona, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024 The agency also suggests being mindful around animals, including those at petting zoos, farms, and fairs. —

Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Following Kennedy, Nixon and Carter sent their turkeys to petting zoos. —

Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024 The popular free event will once again take place at Lakeway City Park on Saturday, March 23, starting at 2 p.m. Bring your family to participate in several free activities, including some art projects, a petting zoo and age-specific egg hunts. —

Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for petting zoo