Phrase guide

petting zoo

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A zoo that permits or encourages visitors, in particular children, to touch animals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a collection of docile animals for children to pet and feed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kinderboerderij — type of zoo
  • Finnish: kotieläintarha — type of zoo
  • German: Streichelzoo — type of zoo
  • Hungarian: állatsimogató — type of zoo
  • Japanese: ふれあい動物園 (fureai dōbutsuen) — type of zoo
  • Polish: zoo do głaskania zwierząt — type of zoo