PETTING ZOO

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.
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.

Contents

Animals and food

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Animals and food

Petting zoos feature a variety of domestic animals. Common animals include sheep, goats, rabbits, llamas, pigs, miniature donkeys, and other domestic animals. Animals are fed by purchased grass the people buy to feed them, and also in selected feeding areas (hay is a common food).

See Also

★ St. Louis Zoo

★ San Diego Zoo (the Petting Kraal, part of the Nairobi Village)