Are petting zoos dangerous to kids?

Not necessarily-wash: Hand washing is paramount after handling animals in public places, according to guidelines on animal handling from the national association of state public health veterinarians (naphv). The association has recommendations on how to prevent the spread of disease from live animals to humans in public settings. The most crucial step in avoiding zoonotic disease is washing one's hands often!

Petting zoos: Agree with Dr. Sia. Well run petting zoos can offer wonderful interactions between animals and people. However, cleaning hands well after contact is quite important.