Where to see animals on Long Island
Photo by Joseph D. Sullivan
Whether you want to pet a goat, spy on osprey, swim with sharks or just view the unusual - Long Island has a furred, four-legged critter, bird, reptile or fish that should suit your fancy.
Here are few places you can get a closer peek at nature. Before you go, be aware that petting animals is off-limits at some places - as is feeding them at most. While most facilities have hand-washing stations, it's a good idea to bring your own moist towelettes or hand sanitizers for quick cleanups.
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Animal Farm Petting Zoo and Park Kids, Zoo, Playground 296 Wading River Road (LIE Exit 69) Manorville Parrots, monkeys, camel, llamas, reptiles, ostrich, kangaroos, and other exotic animals. ...
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Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard & Horse Rescue Winery, Kids, Zoo 2114 Sound Ave. PO Box 245 Baiting Hollow Sam Rubin acquired the property in the 1980s. Since then, Rubin, a lifelong farmer and ...
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Benner's Farm Zoo, Birthday party venues 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd. Setauket Benner's Farm is a private fifteen-acre family homestead, first farmed in the 1700's. Each year ...
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Catapano Dairy Farm Attractions, Outdoors, Kids, Zoo 33705 North Rd./Route 48 Peconic This working farm has a cheesemaking area where you can watch organic goat's milk cheese ...
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CCE's Marine Environmental Learning Center Attractions, Kids, Zoo 3690 Cedar Beach Rd. Southold Self-guided tours of shellfish, crabs and sea horses in aquariums and touch-tanks. ...
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Center for Science Teaching and Learning Attractions, Museum, Children's, Science & Technology, Kids, Zoo 1 Tanglewood Rd. Rockville Centre You'll see baby alligators, fish, reptiles and amphibians. This spot is a gem that's off ...
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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Museum, Kids, Zoo 1660 Route 25A Cold Spring Harbor You'll see freshwater fish and amphibians. You'll also see the state's largest collection of freshwater ...
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Hallockville Museum Farm Museum, History, Specialized / Other, Kids, Zoo 6038 Sound Ave. Riverhead You'll see cows, chickens and other animals, which you can learn about in an authentic ...
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Harbes Family Farm and Vineyard (Mattituck) Farm stand, Winery, Kids, Zoo 715 Sound Ave. Mattituck Vegetables, baked goods, fruits, wine, fall festival, u-pick pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, Barnyard Adventures (admission ...
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Holtsville Park, Ecology Site and Wildlife Center Attractions, Kids, Zoo, Playground 249 Buckley Rd. (LIE Exit 61) Holtsville Town of Brookhaven Harold H. Malkmes outdoor ecology center; domestic and wild animals; picnic area, ...
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