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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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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
The Arizona State Fair, which runs through Oct. 27, offers the classic fair experience: unique foods, thrilling rides, a petting zoo and other experiences.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Sundrop Springs in New Braunfels is 22 acres of fall fun including a hay ride, maze, corn pit, petting zoo, food and more.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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Word History
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 4 Nov. 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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