petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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Anyone hoping to bring a wild or exotic animal into Milwaukee for a private party, petting zoo, or event must first submit a letter to the Department of Neighborhood Services.
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Festival activities include a petting zoo, dog costume contest, pie-eating contest, cornhole tournament, and more.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Ticketed attractions include mechanical rides, giant slides, a jumpee activity, petting zoo and antique carousel.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Patrons can purchase tickets for the petting zoo, pony rides, hay maze, face painting, bounce house or cow train.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Festival activities include a petting zoo, dog costume contest, pie-eating contest, cornhole tournament, and more.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Ticketed attractions include mechanical rides, giant slides, a jumpee activity, petting zoo and antique carousel.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Patrons can purchase tickets for the petting zoo, pony rides, hay maze, face painting, bounce house or cow train.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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