How to Use petting zoo in a Sentence

petting zoo

noun
Definition of petting zoonext
  • The kids like the face painting, the petting zoo and riding the ponies.
    — Denys Bucksten, chicagotribune.com, 2 Oct. 2019
  • Over the years, a petting zoo and go-kart track were among the amenities.
    — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023
  • There's a petting zoo, a bounce pad, the Barnyard 500 and more.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 19 May 2021
  • Come to the farm for pumpkins, petting zoo, hayrides and a corn maze.
    — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023
  • At the fair’s petting zoo, guests can greet a monkey and ride a pony.
    — Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2021
  • And no, a petting zoo has not been added to the list of attractions.
    — Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 12 May 2021
  • The barn was used to house animals for the park’s petting zoo.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 3 May 2021
  • Entry is $10 per car load, which includes the petting zoo and a walk around the farm.
    — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Single tickets are $5 to the petting zoo and $8 for pony rides.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Oct. 2023
  • There were pony rides, a petting zoo and the chance for kids to race rubber duckies.
    — Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2023
  • There will be a corn maze, corn cannon and petting zoo.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Bull has worked with 11-year-old Darth at Utah’s Tails and Scales petting zoo for more than three years.
    — Robin Webb, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Visit the grounds and take a wagon ride, play on the hay tiles, visit the petting zoo stop by the cafe for a meal and more.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2020
  • The kids will also enjoy a petting zoo, as well as access to the splash pad.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 29 July 2022
  • Along with the egg hunt, kids can meet Whiskers the Bunny, play outdoor games, stop by the petting zoo, and even take a hayride around the farm.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Mar. 2019
  • On weekends, there is a petting zoo, and a craft beer and wine tent with live music.
    — Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 15 Oct. 2021
  • Stop by the petting zoo, watch Rosario’s Racing pigs, enjoy the beer and wine garden and more.
    — Cindy S. Kuse, courant.com, 1 Sep. 2019
  • Hay ride, petting zoo, craft vendors, pig races and more.
    — Cindy Kent, Sun Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2022
  • For now, visitors can see them from the boardwalk across from the petting zoo.
    — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 10 June 2021
  • The fair was set to feature carnival rides, a petting zoo, food trucks and more.
    — Anna Caplan, Dallas News, 21 May 2021
  • The event will also feature food, beer and a kids’ corner with a petting zoo.
    — Katie V. Jones, baltimoresun.com, 11 June 2021
  • For the kids, there will be a petting zoo with goats, pigs and other farm animals.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 6 Oct. 2022
  • After the tour, guests can enjoy a free petting zoo, train ride and meet-and-greet with Santa.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Not only an egg hunt but a petting zoo, food trucks, face painting and more.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Built in 1897, the building has housed guest suites along with a café, barbershop, petting zoo, and jail.
    — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Snow’s Ponies will offer pony rides and a petting zoo on Midland Road.
    — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, 26 June 2019
  • Visit the animals at the petting zoo, make a craft and enjoy a snack from the popcorn bar.
    — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 29 Nov. 2019
  • The fair will offer attractions such as rides, a petting zoo and food.
    — Anne Snabes, The Indianapolis Star, 26 June 2019
  • 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
  • Most fair activities are free once inside except for the carnival, monster truck rides, the petting zoo and pony rides.
    — Lisa Thorn, The Mercury News, 21 July 2024

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