petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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The event was held at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton and featured a 1-mile walk followed by a carnival with axe throwing, rock climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly event takes place in a secret garden filled with live music, a petting zoo, face painting, games, artisan vendors, food and beverages.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Families can also enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and country store, plus the Easter bunny and egg hunts around the holiday.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The event, which runs for 21 days, excluding March 16-17 and March 30-31, offers a family-friendly experience filled with carnival food, shows, rides, petting zoos and exhibits.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly event takes place in a secret garden filled with live music, a petting zoo, face painting, games, artisan vendors, food and beverages.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Families can also enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and country store, plus the Easter bunny and egg hunts around the holiday.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The event, which runs for 21 days, excluding March 16-17 and March 30-31, offers a family-friendly experience filled with carnival food, shows, rides, petting zoos and exhibits.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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