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Petting Zoos

Petting zoos are an attractive feature to some agritourism businesses. Allowing people and animals to interact requires special planning, however.

Article - Agritourism Diversification: Petting Zoos on the Farm

Petting zoos are an attractive feature to some agritourism businesses. This article outlines three areas of consideration prior to opening a petting zoo to visitors.

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