petting zoo

noun

: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed

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Children and adults could partake in a dance party, a petting zoo, face painting, games and an interactive bubble show by the magician and bubble artist Meadow Perry. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 What to expect: The family-friendly party will be rodeo-themed with a mechanical bull, a petting zoo, a karaoke contest and $1 beer from LaBARatory. Laura Barrero, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025 There's also a moss petting zoo – a table with a few dozen moss samples set up in the library, showing the full diversity of mossy forms. Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025 This event is free, family-friendly, and chock-full of fall fun, with live music, bounce houses, a petting zoo and more. Yacob Reyes, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for petting zoo

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of petting zoo was in 1965

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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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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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