petting zoo

noun

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

Examples of petting zoo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Will County’s health staff confirmed that Bengtson’s had signs at the entrance and exit of the petting zoo that stressed the importance of hand washing, not eating food around the animals and leaving all strollers and wagons outside, Juday said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

The launch and respective FanFest was full of attractions like a petting zoo, kids fishing area, inflatable archery, cornhole tournament, boat demos, and more. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026

Investigators are examining whether the illnesses could be connected to visits to the State Fair of Texas, particularly its petting zoo. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Visitors can purchase pumpkins, visit the Halloween store, bar and bakery, and enjoy the outdoor playground, petting zoo and hay maze. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for petting zoo

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

petting zoo

noun

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