Animal lovers and families looking for memorable outings have their pick of the litter when it comes to animal encounters in Oakland County. Milk a cow, hold a chameleon or touch a sea star at any of the petting zoos, aquariums and school farms in Oakland County.

Click on the button below to find an animal encounter near you.

Interact with exotic and local creatures while learning about their habitats, their diets and how humans can help protect them. Don’t forget to also protect yourself by washing your hands after petting, holding or feeding the animal to prevent getting sick.

Do you know of any other petting zoos, aquariums or school farms in the Oakland County area? Let us know by contacting us at socialmedia@oakgov.com or leaving a comment below.

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