petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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There is no mention of the Arizona State Fair or the petting zoo.
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Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The Leesburg Animal Park sets up a Christmas Village through December 24 that includes both Santa and the Grinch, a petting zoo, and festive holiday activities like marshmallow roasting, train rides, and Christmas crafting.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
During December the farm features a petting zoo that includes reindeer and other assorted farm animals, an indoor playground and an entire calendar of Christmas activities.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
Rusutsu Resort, Japan Hokkaido's largest all-season ski resort, Rusutsu, has facilities and attractions like a golf course, a petting zoo, and an amusement park in addition to great snowboard terrain and Japan’s cool snow-surf culture.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The Leesburg Animal Park sets up a Christmas Village through December 24 that includes both Santa and the Grinch, a petting zoo, and festive holiday activities like marshmallow roasting, train rides, and Christmas crafting.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
During December the farm features a petting zoo that includes reindeer and other assorted farm animals, an indoor playground and an entire calendar of Christmas activities.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
Rusutsu Resort, Japan Hokkaido's largest all-season ski resort, Rusutsu, has facilities and attractions like a golf course, a petting zoo, and an amusement park in addition to great snowboard terrain and Japan’s cool snow-surf culture.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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