The above, of course, does not address small children's petting areas where children actually get in the same pen with a variety of animals. These too are nice and can be a very effective attraction at farm markets. One cannot help but be impressed with the fine travelling petting zoos seen at county fairs with friendly attendants , colorful canopies, and attractive well cared for animals. It is these qualities that farm marketers will want to emulate in their permanent petting zoos. The Soil Conservation District for your area usually has spring sales of trees.
Saplings are inexpensive and they grow fast.
Raised flower beds look great with a perimeter of field stones. Share your bulbs, roots, and cuttings with others. It's a friendly thing to do and will peg you in the eyes of your customers as a generous person, and they will respond in kind. If you would like your petting zoo landscaping to be featured on this page, please e-mail me a photo, or send it to the above address. The Childrens Petting Zoo in Saginaw Michigan has extensive, but small plantings of flower beds whose care and beauty are maintained by civic organization volunteers.