Petting Zoos
This page contains information concerning safe operation of Petting Zoos by 4-H groups. Policies governing operation of petting zoos and animal exhibitions are found in the California 4-H YDP Policy Handbook, Chapter 11, Health and Safety in 4-H Youth Development Program.
Chapter 11, Section XX, Petting Zoos and Interactive Displays
Links:
- Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings (National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians)
- Stay Healthy at Animal Events (Centers for Disease Control)
Clover Safe Notes
- #16 - Safe Animal Contact at Fairs and Petting Zoos
- #17 - Organizing and Operating a Safe Petting Zoo Event
Postings and Signs - These are examples of signs and posters that may be printed and used at your petting zoo event.
- North Carolina Association of Fairs (click on link and scroll down to bottom of page)
- Washington State University Extension
- National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians