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petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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Expect 150 vendors selling homemade goods — from crafts and jewelry to candles and seasonal food such as gingerbread — plus family-friendly activities like a carousel, pony and wagon rides, a petting zoo, and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
The agency also suggests being mindful around animals, including those at petting zoos, farms, and fairs.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
City leaders and some local merchants believed the weeks-long event had become more like a carnival, featuring over 100 vendors, rides, petting zoos and even hot air balloons.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
Kids can also enjoy a farm petting zoo from 5 to 7 p.m.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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