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    3.2 (397 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cake
    Jenny J.

    I have a bday party here in 2023 and though the price seems expensive it really is worth it. It was the easiest party experience you'll ever have. They plan it, they make the goody bags, they have the food and they guide the whole thing. You don't have to do a thing but show up. Food was great -- everyone loved the Greek salad. The cake was also very good. Recommend it 100%.

    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

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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!

    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

    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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    The party package includes the decorations, cake, favors, pizza, animal petting, pony ride, animal feeding!

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    4.1(58 reviews)
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    What a beautiful experience my family had yesterday! This was our first time visiting the animal…read morefarm petting zoo, and we cannot wait to go back! The staff is so friendly and so nice, the prices are very reasonable, especially when comparing them to other farms on Long Island! The animals are so sweet and so happy and to get to feed them and learn about other animals we haven't before was wonderful for the children that were with us! The gift shop is so cute. We got trinkets for them so they could remember the wonderful experience we had! I absolutely love the picnic tables all over so you can sit down and enjoy the weather. Enjoy the scenery have something to eat in a very comfortable space better than most parks! The farm was clean but still had that farm feeling which is so special and in my opinion, I don't like to compare businesses like this, but I had so much more fun here than I did at White Post Farms where you're paying through the roof for a less special experience. I'm just gonna be honest! Not to mention the animals here are rescues and the profits goes towards them just warms your heart and soul and you can see that the animals are taken very well cared of and are very happy. They're happy to see all the people that comes to visit them. I just can't say enough good things about such a wonderful place!

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    3.1(64 reviews)
    32.5 mi

    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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    Updating this review, because it should be noted how this zoo just keeps getting better and better…read more We went for our annual family trip and had a blast! We bought into the membership so we are looking to make more visits over the summer. We also missed out on the new Daniel Tiger exhibit and Bubs is a fan, so we will def be going sooner rather than later. Here's to many more Zoo trips!

    In general I'll try to avoid visiting zoos due to ethical concerns, but I think the Bronx Zoo might…read morebe one of the more ethical ones out there. It is one of the few exceptions I allow. I've never once seen the entire zoo in one trip. I've been going there since I was five and wouldn't be surprised if there are parts I still haven't seen yet because it's so expansive. All my visits as an adult have all been with groups of children, and it's difficult corralling and motivate kids to keep moving in such a large zoo. I found it best to ask each kid what they want to see most and hit up those spots. Treat everything passed along the way as a bonus. These trips often include city kids. These kids are used to walking entire neighborhoods just to get to school or anywhere else, but the zoo still wears them out, so imagine suburbanites used to the car life on these trips. Those kids struggle. We've always left before even seeing half of what the zoo has to offer. If I didn't live in NY and wanted to really wanted kids to see the zoo more fully, I'd break it into a multi day trip rather than attempt it in one go. But kids are always happy with my abridged trips to just say hi to their favorites. I'm the one left wanting. I'll probably have to start going solo or with adults in order to really explore. I do think it will be possible to see everything in one trip with just adults. The zoo is just not little legs friendly. The Bronx Zoo is probably the most expensive zoo I've ever visited. If an exhibit is popular, anticipate pulling out some money to pay more to see it. That's ok for me if the money is used for good, but it's something to consider if on a budget. I wish they were more strict about not letting people bang on the glass in the primate exhibit. I leave the primates for last on trips because watching them makes me so sad. That sadness gets punctuated by bangs and taps on the glass by inconsiderate zoo goers.

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    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.

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