They crave affection and love to be petted and groomed. They do not want to be bothered nor amused nor petted. Instead the lions slept at his feet, while he petted them. It's make-over week, and before the contestants are pampered, petted,and spoiled. She became her father's favorite over her brothers and he petted and spoiled her. They are sweet with charming personalities, active and cheerful cat, which enjoyed being petted. Many species of fowls, sheep, cattle, pigs and goats can be observed and petted. Areas where the cat has shown an antipathy toward being petted should be avoided. Some of the paddocks can be entered so that ponies can be petted by visitors. Most of the animals can be fed and petted by visitors year-round. Like all fish, goldfish do not like to be petted. He had petted the 400-pound animal and wanted to be "one with the tiger". There are several "hands-on" areas where animals can be petted.