petting zoo

noun

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

Examples of petting zoo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are more than 200 animals and numerous attractions at this small zoo near Lake Norman, including a petting zoo and summer camps. Samantha Sabin -, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Single tickets are $5 to the petting zoo and $8 for pony rides. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023 After, guests can visit a gingerbread house to enjoy fresh homemade cookies, partake in a carriage ride, and visit the petting zoo. Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023 Even with rainy weekends and a jump in admission prices, families have been coming out to visit the petting zoo, ride on giant slides and zigzag through a hay-bale maze. Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023 The free community event includes holiday vendors, photos with Santa, story time with elves, crafts for kids, and a petting zoo. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023 Pony wheel rides are seven tickets; petting zoo, three tickets. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023 Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa: Guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving Day celebration at Rancho Valencia, complete with a dinner buffet as well as seasonal activities like lawn games, a petting zoo, carriage rides and arts and crafts. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023 The day includes information about mulching and composting, nurseries and growers selling plants and supplies, a petting zoo and more. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

petting zoo

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