petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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Tractor hayrides, a petting zoo, face painting and live entertainment are on deck while the kids can also go trick-or-treating with the local businesses, which participate in the fun.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Highlights include slides and jumpers, rides, a petting zoo and pumpkins.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, sunflower maze, scavenger hunt, face painting and pony rides.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Several thousand generally attend with candy, costume contests, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables, vendors and food trucks.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Highlights include slides and jumpers, rides, a petting zoo and pumpkins.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, sunflower maze, scavenger hunt, face painting and pony rides.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Several thousand generally attend with candy, costume contests, hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables, vendors and food trucks.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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