petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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The two-day event kicked off formally at 5 p.m. Friday with food and beer tents, face painting and balloon art, inflatables for kids to play on, a petting zoo and live music.
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Many people pay the $10 daily fee or approximately $45 for the annual pass to enter Kensington and enjoy the golf, beaches, petting zoo and other attractions throughout the Huron-Clinton Metropark system.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Summer activities are expected to include Mad Science lessons, a petting zoo and water activities such as playing in water sprinklers on the grass.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The family-friendly event also features corn hole, a kids area, a petting zoo and corn-eating contests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Many people pay the $10 daily fee or approximately $45 for the annual pass to enter Kensington and enjoy the golf, beaches, petting zoo and other attractions throughout the Huron-Clinton Metropark system.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
Summer activities are expected to include Mad Science lessons, a petting zoo and water activities such as playing in water sprinklers on the grass.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The family-friendly event also features corn hole, a kids area, a petting zoo and corn-eating contests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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