Petting zoo favorite (4)

I believe the answer is:

lamb

(Other definitions for lamb that I've seen before include "English essayist" , "Tender sheep meat" , "Youngster" , "Exemplar of innocence" , "Noted essayist - symbol of innocence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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