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

The four-hour celebration Saturday included live music, kids’ activities including a petting zoo and a children’s zone, alumni festivities, giveaways, a car show and more. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

There’ll still be animal exhibitions and a junior livestock auction, too, along with pony and camel rides and a petting zoo. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Her goal is to have a bounce house, face painting and possibly a petting zoo to engage the kids. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

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