petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
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In addition to the race, the celebration will feature a parade, a petting zoo, local bands, and KC Wolf, the Kansas City Chiefs mascot.
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
At noon, the church gave away 400 boxes of free food, followed by an afternoon carnival for kids in the church parking lot that featured two bouncy castles, a petting zoo and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
They are often used at petting zoos and children’s parties.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The free event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Campbell, includes face painting, a petting zoo with bunnies, music and photos with the Easter Bunny.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
At noon, the church gave away 400 boxes of free food, followed by an afternoon carnival for kids in the church parking lot that featured two bouncy castles, a petting zoo and grilled hot dogs and hamburgers.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
They are often used at petting zoos and children’s parties.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The free event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Campbell, includes face painting, a petting zoo with bunnies, music and photos with the Easter Bunny.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Petting zoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petting%20zoo. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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