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

Attendees convened to hunt bugs, interact with tiny creatures at an insect petting zoo, learn about the roles bugs play in the ecosystem, and have fun, too, with face painting and other activities. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Jumping Junction is set up in the former location of Affection Section, a petting zoo. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026

At the festival, the organization covers the cost of a free youth zone that includes face painters, balloon artists, character artists, puppet shows and an exotic petting zoo. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

True to the event’s title, there will be a wide selection of beers, as well as wine and non-alcoholic drink, plenty of barbecue and other culinary offerings, arts and crafts vendors, an instrument petting zoo and other fun stuff. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 June 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