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3.2 (397 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Natasha R.

My family and i had an amazing time at this farm on Sunday. It was our first time here and we will def be coming back yearly. It's very family friendly and there's so much to do, it's def a zoo and fall farm all in 1. Parking was a bit hectic but once inside, no stress at all. Def make sure u come with cash and take a map. They do not take cards. We went to the animal area first and were able to do the giraffe experience twice. I wish they were a bit more organized in this area so that families can really enjoy and take better pictures. I couldn't get a pic or video without other people behind me or kids getting in the way. They are my fave animal so i was in heaven but that's my only suggestion. We loved all the animals, went to the play area for my son then the hayride and to the shows. After the mutts show my son rode a horse. We also did the Dino experience which was so cute. Very similar to the Bronx zoo! I can't wait to come back already. I will plan ahead and come earlier in the day

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Angelica B.

Atmosphere: The farm is a great size--big enough to explore without feeling overwhelming, and the price is very reasonable for families. It has a fun, welcoming vibe that's perfect for kids. Unlike some other zoos, this place offers unique touches like letting visitors feed a wide variety of animals, including the giraffe, which was a highlight. The cornfield ride adds a charming, seasonal feel and makes the visit even more memorable. Everything felt well organized, and the layout made it easy to get around. Experience: Our visit was really enjoyable overall. The kids loved being able to interact with so many animals, and the feeding stations were a big hit. Just make sure to bring cash and quarters since that's needed for feeding the animals and buying bird food. The only downside was that some of the food options felt a bit old, but the main attractions more than made up for it. Between the animal encounters, the giraffe feeding, and the cornfield ride, it was a fun and unique experience that we'd definitely recommend to other families. Free parking

Kevin L.

Great place to spend 2 to 3 hours with your kids or grandkids. The admission cash fee to the farm is $45. The farm had many animals to enjoy and feed. There are multiple playgrounds. Hayrides are available. Also, they had a magic show to entertain the kids. Food and drinks were available for purchase. They had a giraffe and they gave the visitors carrots to feed to the giraffe. Big pumpkin display for families to purchase.

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Michael S.

White Post Farms, is a great place to take your kids or grandkids. From feeding the animals ( goats, cows and giraffes, ostriches ). Visit the primate in closure . Take a ride thru the corn field on a hay ride or catch one of the shows. So much to do, remember to bring sunscreen and water, they do sell it but if you're on line it's better. Parking is plenty a little pricey but worth it. Ciao For Now

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Monica P.

We went back for the opening weekend On Saturday and had a really great time...the cooler weather helped with the smell...the animals looked well maintained and fed. Staff were friendly..will definitely return!

Deepika K.

I've worked across the street for over half a decade and I never knew this place had a full zoo/farm in the back! I visited weekly for lunch - this place has the best sandwiches, smoothies, wraps, even sushi!! I was looking for birthday party ideas for my son's 3rd and we ended up booking this place. I was nervous about booking a winter party at a farm but the staff assured me it would be indoors and warm for the kids. The staff at the farm made sure to check in with me regularly about the planning. I literally just had to show up - white post did EVERYTHING!!! Decor, food, even personalized party favours! I ordered food for adults a la carte and every bite we took was to die for. Extra shout out to Al, Kati and Ashley who were helping us through the day of - we truly had the best experience, our guests were raving!!!! Such an affordable party and truly the best idea. Thank you White Post!!!!

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Katie O.

What a fun place for people of all ages! Whether you're bringing the kiddies or are a couple looking for a good date spot or with friends looking for a place to hang out, there are attractions for everyone! You must pay with credit cards though. There is an ATM machine once you get inside the park. Bring quarters for the animal food! There are all types of animals including the monkeys, lemurs, goats, a bull, a horse, alpacas AND my favorite- GIRAFFES!!! There is a room to go in for birds and another room for butterflies to land on you. The farm is filled with gift stores, a huge market full of baked goods and fresh produce. We got the banana bread and it was delicious! The food court offers a wide variety. I got sushi and my nephew got chicken fingers. There are pony rides and a magic show which my 8-y.o. nephew loved. They have a huge playground to run around in.... And their new exhibit is very cool! A room full of electronic, animated dinosaurs with special effects! My nephew loved that attraction and learned so many cool new facts about dinosaurs! The exhibit was very well put together! We went in the rain and there were lots of coverings and we still had a great time! Definitely a spot to put on your bucket list!!

Mindy M.

Re: White Post Farm in Melville NY and the many Weekend Activities- Pros and Cons - They are open on the weekdays, but the package of events and activities is inclusive on the weekends with more things going on. Centrally located from Nassau and Suffolk for a day at a Fall Festival. We went on this past perfect weather Sunday. There were many things for kids of all ages. Choosing the best is a personal preference. Though I really want to commend Chief Explorer Carson with the new baby Daisy Dinosaur. He is great, friendly and very effective, especially with the children. (a wonderful puppeteer) A sign notes at the Dinosaur Adventure exhibition " Special Thanks to Sydney & Brooke for creating the Dinosaur Adventure for all to enjoy". The sign does also note to be aware of lights, movement etc. for those that might be sensitive or fearful of such things. Overall, it's really a great exhibit to experience. It can run into a lot of money. The activities are well spread out with shows, food, places to sit and pumpkins, baked goods and candies for purchase. Bring strollers and wheelies. No Dogs Allowed. No refunds, exchanges on purchased tickets. They are for the day. They do give you a map with a QR to scan. Don't ask the kids working there as they do not know where to direct you. There is a charming "Farmer" who does speeches of the information and answer questions. There is a parking area and handicap car park in front. Note: I suggest you go to the front end for Handicap as there is no open gate or entrance on the fenced to opening. Upon leaving there is a register with some gotcha items for sale as you pay for the items you choose to buy. Events as a magic act, circus act with pretty impressive balance act by the young man, dog act, and others are in the back area. In the front is a children's country music and dance act. Many toy items for sale as well. They also have a birthday party section. In the Animal Section there are Giraffes to pet and feed as other goats, and sheep and an area where you can watch monkeys in a small enclosure. There also is a small bird sanctuary where you can buy little cups of food to feed some of the bright colored birds there. Overall a nice way to spend the day.

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R. W.

We love this place. So much to do. We just visited their Fall Festival and loved all the shows. Two special treats this year stood out. The Great Dinosaur Adventure which is a walk through Pavillion of dino's galore. We were greeted upon entry by Dino Expert Professor Terry Dactile. He was holding a baby dino named Daisy, my kids even got to pet this lively beast. Before leaving walked into the Rodeo Ricky Jamboree, So funny and interactive, Rodeo did magic then had what he called a huge kids dance party. My youngest threw a tantrum because he didn't want to leave the stage. Oliver the giraffe was the sweetest animal of the day. We even fed him carrots. What a beautiful time and a wonderful place to spend the day.

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John M.

Amazing experience! Clean and very well maintained. Al was the nicest guy. He was so welcoming!

Norman J.

My 3 yr old son had a ball, he enjoyed him self so much with his little cousin who was there celebrating her birthday with the family. He went to the pumpkin patch first , this was his first time there . He loved all the pumpkins and enjoy seeing all the other kids there picking pumpkins smilling playing and just having fun. He next spot he went to was the zoo. He loves all kind of animals. This was right up his alley, it was his favorite spot at the zoo. From the camels to the giraff, the cute little pony ride was awesome. The cows , he loved it. Then he was off to the rides. They had a nice little carousel he had fun on. He didn't want to get off the ride. Especially the little giraff ride. The food was kid friendly pizza and french fries, nuggets etc. Me and my wife would definitely take him back here in the future. Great place for kids especially if they are toddler's for there first zoo experience or pumpkin patch experience . This farm will make lifetime of memories for the family.

Melissa V.

What a great experience, just be prepared it is a bit pricey and even for the littles but it was well worth it. There are ton of animals and a ton of experiences. Your entry does include the free shows, tractor ride, and giraffe experience. You should bring quarters and cash to feed the animals and yourself too. You can pay ahead of time online for your tickets or you can pay in person but CASH Only. There was a ton of animals and interactions. Especially with the birds and pony rides. I loved the fact you can host parties and there's a section of the farm where the kids can play on the different playground areas that they have. There's shade and enough tables too. They have a gift shop and they have some pastry's too that you can buy on your way out! We did buy a toy and some deserts to bring home, that you can use your card for! Made for a nice family day.

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Ask the Community - White Post Farms

Is it worth to bring kids to see Santa ? Is there anything else to do or see. We are coming all the way from Southshore? Are any animals out to be seen?

yes I believe your kids will love it.besides the baby giraffe there are plenty of more animals to look at and pet.

Are there real bathrooms or port-a-potties? I'm 8.5 months pregnant, and if I have to use one of those things, I would rather just pop a squat on the ground!

There are real bathrooms!

Has anyone had a birthday party when it rained?

Yes it rained quite hard during our son's party but thankfully a good portion of the petting zoo area is covered so everything went just fine. The party rooms are inside and they can even do the pony rides inside as well.

Do you know if 1 year olds pay and if babies under 1 pay?

Babies under 1 are free!

Do they make or sell apple cider donuts?

Yes

Do you still have to pay for admission if you're there to attend a birthday party?

Not if the inviter paid for the space. If you've been invited then bring a gift or yourself. You'll be fine.

Are there places to sit along farm? I want to bring grandparents but need to know if there are "resting" spots. Thanks!!

Yes, Danielle I believe there are.

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My friend and I visited Long Island Game Farm on Sunday, May 17, 2026 about 12:30pm. There are…read moreplenty of parking spots. After checking in at the ticket booth and informing the attendant we were here for the Capybaras with babies encounter at 1:15pm, we started to explore Long Island Game Farm which is home to many exciting, exotic, and local species. We saw a tortoise, alpacas, llamas, miniature donkeys, deers, sheep, goats, cockatoo, camels, emus, and so much more. These animals have been rescued, rehabilitated, or re-homed. The capybara encounter includes general admission to Long Island Game Farm. I had booked the encounter online about a month ago for $100. The tickets sell out quickly. About 1:15pm, we headed to the capybara area and was greeted by the zoo owner's daughter. She gave us some instructions and opened the gate for us to meet the capybaras. We were able to feed them carrots and lettuce and pet them. There were 2 older capybaras and a few younger ones. I took many photos with them and they are so adorable. The capybaras were walking around or in the pool. The zoo owner's daughter was available to answer any of our questions and was very friendly. The encounter finished about 1:50pm. Long Island Game Farm is such a fun family friendly place and I would definitely be back to visit the animals. Included in admission, we got to be so close with the deers and goats. It is located in Manorville, NY and a bit of a far drive from Queens/Nassau, but definitely worth it.

I had the best time at Long Island Game Farm. I came here because I'm so excited to see the…read morecapybaras. I was able to see 2 capybaras just chilling and sleeping. I wasn't able to book the tickets to feed capybaras since it's fully booked. This zoo is not very big but they do have so many cool animals. My bf drove us all the way down and we had a blast exploring together. We also stopped by the cute zoo shop with different souvenirs. I definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area or just looking for a fun day out with your family or friends. I also heard they recently have new capybara babies.

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4.1
(1.5k reviews)
24.9 mi

Wonderful zoo with amazing enclosure and wildlife treatment I've ever seen. I've been to a lot of…read morezoos and this is by far the best! Didn't even have enough time to see it all, perfect all day trip. Also loved that they would show you how they acclimate new birds by spraying windows, amazing work

I was 58k steps into a 100k steps day when I arrived at the hallowed ground that is the Bronx Zoo…read more You really need to move as much as possible on the 100k step days, so zoos are the ultimate hack to keep moving while taking your mind off the throbbing of your legs. An old coworker of mine used to RAVE about the Bronx zoo, and he was not lyin. We saw everything, including but not limited to giraffes, rhinos, gorillas, camels, tigers, sea lions, aardvarks, lions, a peacock, etc. All those were rad, but seeing an Okapi truly altered my brain chemistry. I didn't even know an Okapi existed, and am still not fully convinced they do. It was a half zebra, half giraffe, and half horse hybrid. One cannot help but make the comparison to ManBearPig. It really got me wondering. If I didn't even know Zebraffehorse existed, what else don't I know about the world? Sometimes we get stuck in routines and being trapped in this bubble inflates our egos to the point where we think we understand everything. Seeing this Okapi humbled me and reminded me that all I know is that I know nothing. Get over to the Bronx Zoo, it's good for the soul. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

4.1
(485 reviews)
45.8 mi

5/31/26 (Update) Having been coming to this zoo forever. In…read morethe last 5- 10 years, I've really seen Turtle Back Zoo grow into a first rate zoo! It's not as large as the Bronx Zoo, but it's certainly getting there. -Animals: We saw beautiful, large flamingos, penguins, numerous wildcat species, giraffes, bald eagles, hyenas and more... -Living Conditions: All the animals are protected by high fences. The animals appear to be very healthy. Their living conditions appear to be very clean. -Sea Turtle Recovery Center: Besides the wonderful animals, there's a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital on the premises. You can visit the "patients". It was an interesting experience. Once the sea turtles have regained their health, they're be released back into their natural habitat. -Food: You'll probably get hungry during your visit. The zoo has several food kiosks and a large indoor and outdoor café called Zanzibar. -Gift Shop: Of course, there's a cool gift shop at the zoo. Lots of adorable stuffed animals for purchase. -Parking: Parking was free this past Sunday. There's several indoor parking garages with clearly marked animal logos. Looking forward to my next visit to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.

Besides visiting the Turtle Back Zoo a bunch as a child, I only returned a few years ago for their…read morewinter light show and again recently for an afternoon stroll through the park. For a zoo in suburban New Jersey, this one was truly impressive and would surpass most expectations. They had a wide range of creatures across various species and even interactive opportunities, like feeding lettuce to giraffes and riding on a carousel. Their train ride only went through a small part of the animal park, but also took you by a neighboring lake, which was beautiful and part of the larger, surrounding South Mountain Recreation Complex. It was clearly a favorite with children and adults alike, as acted a reprieve from navigating the zoo on foot, which could be exhausting in warmer months (lots of hills and little shade) and brutal in cooler months. There were various food carts and a very nice restaurant on-site, though we did not try any of them. Their membership passes were an affordable option for parents that planned on frequent visits, and the parking was free, so there certainly were economical ways to visit. I would recommend the Turtle Back Zoo for a fun and engaging way to spend a family-friendly afternoon. Watching the monkeys swinging about in their habitat was a particularly amusing highlight.

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4.1
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This place is horrible! I brought my two daughters, and this was their first time on a horse. I…read morehad a horse when I was a child. Also i rode a Race Horse, that my sister bought, and brought it out to a nice area, close to home. I've been to many Dude Ranches- where my father was allowed to take us children out with him. He taught us to ride. I've galloped many times on a horse, in open land. I didn't need some unknowledgeable woman, telling me what to do. And only addressing myself and my daughter's, on how to ride. I spoke up, and said look around no one is riding perfectly. She then stopped talking. I have told all my family and friends not to go there. The horses seem exhausted, and there stables are filthy. These poor horses need new owners. They should be closed down, as soon as possible. And I will keep telling people stay away from these dirty, rude, ignorant people.

Parkview Riding Center was excellent! My family was visiting and we die died to book a spur of the…read moremoment hour trail ride. Diana was our guide and she was super informative and taught us about each of our horses personalities (Tarzan, Pat and Dudley) the trails were comfortable to ride and it was a great experience for all levels (beginner to advanced). I would love to do this again, perhaps in the early spring or fall when it's a little cooler and can do a longer ride. I highly recommend! Everyone here was great (:

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Amazing ride today, trails were beautiful and our instructor was super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable!
Amazing ride today, trails were beautiful and our instructor was super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable!
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