petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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Enjoy family-friendly activities, local vendors, food, beer and wine, a petting zoo, live music and more 11am-4pm Sunday at River Farm in Alexandria.
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Alligator went missing on May 23 during petting zoo event
KC Pet Project first announced that the alligator was missing on May 23.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
The carnival will include rides, food, games and a petting zoo with pony and camel rides.
—Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 20 Sep. 2024
There will be a pumpkin town, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a hay maze, wagon rides and much more.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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Analis Bailey, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Alligator went missing on May 23 during petting zoo event
KC Pet Project first announced that the alligator was missing on May 23.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
The carnival will include rides, food, games and a petting zoo with pony and camel rides.
—Thomas Saccente, arkansasonline.com, 20 Sep. 2024
There will be a pumpkin town, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a hay maze, wagon rides and much more.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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