And thanks to our increasingly urban society, "a petting zoo may be the only place where kids are exposed to animals besides cats and dogs," she says. Jayarao agrees. "It would be a shame to see ...

There are many opportunities to get an up-close and personal experience with animals – visit a Petting Zoo or farm, Touch a ...

Explore the Rabbit Garden, Reptile House, Pigeon House, and Tortoise Garden for a closer look at these fascinating creatures.

This time, Jen Lennon and William Hughes discuss the temptation of interacting with all the very good animals in video games. Jen Lennon: What’s your opinion on petting animals in video games, ...