Out of all the different animals and attractions at the Rotorua A&P Show, 9-year-old Rhianna Lonsdale's favourite part was holding the pet rat from Ponies Plus' petting zoo.
She said it was her and her sister Shaylea's first visit to the Rotorua A&P show, which was held at the weekend at the Agrodome Showgrounds.
Helen Davies, owner of Ponies Plus, said it had been a wonderful weekend.
It was the second year the Papamoa-based company - which offers horse, pony and donkey rides as well as a speciality petting zoo - had attended the show.
"Last year was a trial run and it was so popular we came back this year and brought an extra pony and donkey. It has been lovely, who were nervous could pat them or watch from a distance.