How to Design a Petting Zoo

How to Design a Petting Zoo. Petting zoos are an entertaining and psychologically enriching experience for children and parents alike. When designing a petting zoo, consider the most-suitable animals and the correct placement of them. Not all animals do well in petting zoos and the wrong one could create devastating results. "Traditionally, popular animals featured in a petting zoo have always been sheep, deer, ponies and rabbits," according to Entrepreneur.com.

Things Needed

• State operating license

Step 1

Research petting zoo regulations within your state.

Step 2

Decide on which animals you want to include.

Step 3

Determine the dimensions of the land for which the zoo is intended.

Step 4

Draw a rough layout using these dimensions. Focus on each specific animal's requirements.

Step 5

Notate within the layout the feeding areas for each animal.

Warnings

• Petting zoos must be designed to ensure the safety and well being of every animal you are including. Consider the climate; many animals cannot withstand intense cold or heat.

Warnings

• Some animals, such as rabbits, cannot be kept with any other species.

References

• Entrepreneur.com: Business Idea Center; Petting Zoo