Waiver for Petting Zoo

WAIVER AND RELEASE BY PARENT OF MINOR CHILD FROM LIABILITY FOR PETTING ZOO

I, , on behalf of , (hereinafter referred to as “CHILD”) HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I or CHILD ever had or may have, arising from or in any way related to CHILD’S participation in any of the events or activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of, provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct.

I understand that the activities that said CHILD will participate in and that the animals that said CHILD will see are inherently dangerous and may cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death. CHILD will be in direct contact with animals that include, but are not limited to: goats, rabbits, hedgehogs, ponies, etc. I understand that, as with most animals, they may react in an unpredictable way to sounds, sudden movements, people, or other animals that could result in injuries to people. On behalf of myself, said CHILD, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I and said CHILD waive all claims for damages, injuries and death sustained to me, said CHILD or property, that I or CHILD may have against the aforementioned released party to such activity.

CHILD has the necessary and requisite skills to participate in all facets of and activities of and requested of this facility, except as noted below. The nature of the activities has been fully disclosed and any flyer, advertisement, or brochure relating to the participating activities is expressly made a part of this WAIVER AND RELEASE.

By this Waiver, I, on behalf of said CHILD, assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury, death or damage to personal property associated with , including but not limited to interacting with the animals at the facility, using the facility and its equipment, practicing and/or engaging in other related activities on and off the premises. It is a condition of entry that visitor’s observe all warning signs, do not venture over exhibit safety barriers and do not enter the Zoo’s off limit areas.

This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supercedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties.

The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise.

I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand and confirm that by signing this WAIVER AND RELEASE that said CHILD and I have given up considerable future legal rights. I have signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law.

Medical Conditions.

CHILD is subject to the following allergies or medical conditions, and I authorize the facility to disclose these conditions to a physician or other medical professional in the event said CHILD should require emergency medical care:

Prohibited Activities.

As a result of the above-mentioned medical conditions, I, on behalf of said CHILD, am prohibiting involvements in the following specific activities: