Seattle's hands-on animal fun is perfect for little explorers and curious kiddos. Some are right in the city, and others are ...

And thanks to our increasingly urban society, "a petting zoo may be the only place where kids are exposed to animals besides cats and dogs," she says. Jayarao agrees. "It would be a shame to see ...

There are many opportunities to get an up-close and personal experience with animals – visit a Petting Zoo or farm, Touch a Giraffe, or even cuddle a lamb. I love taking my kids to petting zoos ...

as a petting zoo requires a great deal of knowledge and special handling skills in terms of the animals. Additionally, this type of business can be somewhat costly to start and operate.