petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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The family-friendly event will also feature a petting zoo and kids' rides.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
This three-week event offers live music, a petting zoo, rodeos, livestock shows, a carnival midway, shopping and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Explore displays of vintage and high-powered automobiles, sip on craft beers, enjoy shopping local boutiques and let the kids enjoy family-friendly activities such as face painting, a petting zoo and more.
—Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Following the performance, young audience members have a chance to visit the Instrument petting zoo to try their hand at the violin and viola.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
This three-week event offers live music, a petting zoo, rodeos, livestock shows, a carnival midway, shopping and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
Explore displays of vintage and high-powered automobiles, sip on craft beers, enjoy shopping local boutiques and let the kids enjoy family-friendly activities such as face painting, a petting zoo and more.
—Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Following the performance, young audience members have a chance to visit the Instrument petting zoo to try their hand at the violin and viola.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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