According to published repots, five children in Florida have developed a condition that likely stems from contact with animals infected with a strain of E. coli bacteria called 0157:H7.

as a petting zoo requires a great deal of knowledge and special handling skills in terms of the animals. Additionally, this type of business can be somewhat costly to start and operate.

After a wallaby spent the night on the run from a Simpsonville, South Carolina, petting zoo where he escaped with his partner, the animal was found safe Friday, officials said. The marsupials ...