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. Petting zoos are extremely popular with small children. In order to ensure the animals' health, the food is supplied by the zoo, either from vending machines or a kiosk nearby. In addition to independent petting zoos, also called children's farms, many general zoos contain one.
Example Usage of Petting
flygrl67: Aaaww~gladUhad a gr8 time! RT @erinstandefer It was really nice. My son was thrilled! My favorite part was Petting the horse after!
sambena94: Petting my new dog he is 6 yrs old he is a pompom his name is prince charming
lbergie: Attempt to get Pitch out of the news room by Petting him foiled - instead of his usual freak out he is purring and having some of his food.
