In 2001, 16 children who had visited a petting zoo at Merrymead Farm in Worcester, Pa., developed E. coli and another 45 people were suspected to have become ill from the bacteria. Such outbreaks ...

We like to call it a petting farm and not a petting zoo, because we focus exclusively ... spacious habitats with toys, tubs, and pools, enrichment, and loving attention. Visit them and enjoy ...

There is something special about a petting zoo that lures both children and their parents. Starting and running a petting zoo is certainly not for everyone, as a petting zoo requires a great deal ...