a collection of docile animals for children to pet and feed

a facility, operation or activity where living animals are displayed to the public in a manner in which direct contact by the public with animals is promoted or encouraged, and not merely incidental or casual

a fun place for families to learn about animals, but it's important to remember that the zoo's four-legged inhabi

a fun place for families to learn about animals, but its important to remember that the zoos four-legged inhabitants can transmit disease

A petting zoo (often called, and/or part of, a "children's zoo") features a combination of domestic animals and some wild species that are docile enough to touch and feed. In addition to independent petting zoos, also called children's farms, many general zoos contain a petting zoo.