petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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For those looking for more farm activities, Alstede Farms in Chester is about 10 miles north and has a large pick-your-own area, plus a petting zoo, in-season corn maze, and farm store.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Agritourism operations can include a variety of activities including petting zoos, farmer’s markets, pick-your-own-produce, camping, event space and farm educational tours.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Loosing clients into a virtual celebrity petting zoo every spring served as a reminder that TV was meant to be fun, and many cases probably helped boost advertisers’ fall spending plans.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Kids can play in the kid zone, including a petting zoo and activities just for them on 7th Street.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Agritourism operations can include a variety of activities including petting zoos, farmer’s markets, pick-your-own-produce, camping, event space and farm educational tours.
—William Deffaa, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Loosing clients into a virtual celebrity petting zoo every spring served as a reminder that TV was meant to be fun, and many cases probably helped boost advertisers’ fall spending plans.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Kids can play in the kid zone, including a petting zoo and activities just for them on 7th Street.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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