What is Pettingzoo.fun?
PettingZoo.fun — a family-friendly directory that helps parents find the best petting zoos across the United States. I share practical tips, safety advice, and family travel guides so you can plan memorable outings with your kids. Whether you’re looking for local petting zoos, birthday party ideas, or animal care tips, you’ll find helpful resources on my website. 🐐 Favorite topics: family activities, petting zoo safety, outdoor fun, and kids’ educational trips.
Problem
Parents previously relied on scattered online searches or word-of-mouth recommendations to find petting zoos, leading to time-consuming planning and potential safety concerns due to incomplete or unreliable information.
Solution
A family-friendly directory where users can search for U.S. petting zoos, access safety advice, travel guides, and activity tips, and plan kid-friendly outings with curated resources.
Customers
Parents with young children (aged 3-12), family travel enthusiasts, and caregivers seeking educational and safe outdoor activities.
Unique Features
Aggregates nationwide petting zoo data with verified safety standards, combines location-based search with birthday party ideas, and provides educational trip guides tailored to children’s learning.
User Comments
Saves hours of research for family trips
Trustworthy safety tips ease anxiety
Great for discovering hidden local gems
Helps plan educational outings efficiently
Simplifies birthday party planning
Traction
Launched in May 2024 with 21+ upvotes on ProductHunt, featured in family activity newsletters, and actively curating 500+ U.S. petting zoos as of June 2024.
Market Size
The U.S. family outdoor recreation market was valued at $788 billion in 2023, with petting zoos being a key segment in educational tourism.
