petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This year’s event included educational and fun activities for children, highlighted by an instrument petting zoo which was conceived by and provided by instructors from Baker Demonstration School. 
Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 February’s attendance winners were visited by the Riverside Reptiles for an hour-long petting zoo, which Sirois said was a nod to the dragons in the Harry Potter series. Hartford Courant, 17 June 2022 Rides and attractions include the carousel, climb the adventure ropes course, playgrounds, and the petting zoo. The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2022 Kids screamed and eyes glistened with awe at the on-site petting zoo that featured a variety of animals ranging from goats, pigs to even a black cat. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2022 The petting zoo will include rabbits, pygmy goats, llamas, donkeys, and more. Hartford Courant, 5 July 2022 The petting zoo was a hit with children of all ages. cleveland, 27 Sep. 2021 According to the park web site, the petting zoo opened in 2000 and expanded in 2006 and included indoor habitats for birds, fish, rabbits, hamsters, and more. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 2 May 2021 With inflatables and paddle boats on hand, as well as face painting, food trucks, an outdoor Sunday night movie and a petting zoo, there were plenty of smile-inducing activities for children and families. Beth Mlady, cleveland, 8 July 2022 See More
Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 February’s attendance winners were visited by the Riverside Reptiles for an hour-long petting zoo, which Sirois said was a nod to the dragons in the Harry Potter series. Hartford Courant, 17 June 2022 Rides and attractions include the carousel, climb the adventure ropes course, playgrounds, and the petting zoo. The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2022 Kids screamed and eyes glistened with awe at the on-site petting zoo that featured a variety of animals ranging from goats, pigs to even a black cat. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 7 Aug. 2022 The petting zoo will include rabbits, pygmy goats, llamas, donkeys, and more. Hartford Courant, 5 July 2022 The petting zoo was a hit with children of all ages. cleveland, 27 Sep. 2021 According to the park web site, the petting zoo opened in 2000 and expanded in 2006 and included indoor habitats for birds, fish, rabbits, hamsters, and more. Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 2 May 2021 With inflatables and paddle boats on hand, as well as face painting, food trucks, an outdoor Sunday night movie and a petting zoo, there were plenty of smile-inducing activities for children and families. Beth Mlady, cleveland, 8 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
petting zoo
noun
: a collection of farm animals or gentle exotic animals for children to pet and feed