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Petting zoos and animal encounters
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MIMichiganThe document does not establish a statewide agritourism-liability rule for petting zoos or animal encounters.Check separately: Case-by-case GAAMP conformance, animal-health and exhibition rules, handwashing, licensing, dangerous conditions, and local requirements.Retrieved August 13, 2026Read guide
OHOhioThe inherent-risk definition names domestic-animal behavior and illness from contact with animals, feed, waste, or contaminated surfaces. It does not specifically name petting zoos.Check separately: Activity eligibility, dangerous-dog and dangerous-condition facts, animal exhibition or health rules, handwashing, licensing, and local requirements.Retrieved August 13, 2026Read guide
PAPennsylvaniaThe definition refers to husbandry and rural lifestyle but does not specifically name petting zoos or animal encounters.Check separately: Fact-specific coverage, animal-health and exhibition rules, handwashing, dangerous conditions, licensing, and local requirements.Retrieved July 27, 2026Read guide
TXTexasThe agritourism-entity definition expressly includes a person displaying exotic animals to the public on agricultural land; other animal encounters are not separately listed.Check separately: Agricultural-land and activity facts, dangerous-animal disclosures, animal-health or exhibition rules, handwashing, licensing, and local requirements.Retrieved August 13, 2026Read guide
VAVirginiaThe inherent-risk definition names wild and domestic animal behavior, but petting zoos and animal encounters are not specifically listed.Check separately: Activity facts, warnings, dangerous-animal disclosure, animal-health or exhibition rules, handwashing, licensing, and local requirements.Retrieved August 13, 2026Read guide
WAWashingtonPetting zoos are expressly listed, and the statute separately addresses animal behavior and dangerous animal propensity.Check separately: Operator and activity facts, exclusive causation, warning compliance, animal-health or exhibition rules, handwashing, licensing, and local requirements.Retrieved August 13, 2026Read guide
What to check next
- Animal-health and exhibition rules
- Handwashing and sanitation
- Insurance and warning requirements
- Local permits