The Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park and Children’s Zoo
features hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot giraffe, Wallabies, Bison, Barbados sheep, Peacocks, and the only lemurs born and bred on Long Island. Our animal collections include both exotic and indigenous breeds. We have various Lemurs, Buffalo, colorful Parrots, Zebras, Camels, Emus, Tortoises, and much more.
Experience the thrill of discovery as you explore nature trails that lead to places like “Bambiland,” “The Nursery,”.
The Long Island Game Farm also has many interactive areas where guests can touch and, unlike most zoos, actually feed the animals!
“Please Touch” is the motto in our petting zoo areas where you can pet, cuddle, and bottle feed the baby animals.
General Visiting Guidelines
Courtesy and Safety:
The zoo is a fun place to be, especially when our guests respect the Zoo and each other.
- For your safety, adults must closely supervise children at all times.
- Do not climb, or cross, barrier fences. Do not reach into cages. Stay on paths.
- For your health, and the health of our animals, please wash hands before and after contact. Hand washing stations are located outside of the Nursery and behind the People Food Stand as well as at Rest Room facilities.
- We allow interaction only with certain animals. If in doubt, ask our staff. No one likes being picked on…please do not chase, tease or yell at the animals.
- Please refrain from any and all hand-to-mouth activities such as eating, smoking, etc. while interacting with the animals.
- Working Service Animals are permitted with a valid copy of Rabies Vaccination Certificate. Being a private open air zoological facility – we retain the right to deny entry per ADA guidelines. Emotional Support Animals are not permitted. Our policy is ADA compliant. Working Service Animals must adhere to a strict code of conduct. No contact with guests or animals or exhibit fence lines. No barking, running, jumping or disruptive behavior. Failure to adhere will be grounds for Service Animal removal.
Feeding the Animals:
People food can make our animals sick! Our animals have very specific diets. For their health and safety, please do not feed them any “outside” food.
Animal-safe food can be purchased in the park.
Safety:
Enter encounter areas slowly. No running, especially in Bambiland and the Nursery, where you are free to walk with the animals. Deer are wild animals. Though tame, they never lose their wild nature and you could startle them.
- Help keep our exhibits safe and clean … please do not throw anything into the exhibits, as this can be dangerous for the animals.
Please Do:
- Check the day’s schedule so you can plan your visit. We have attractions throughout the day.
- Feel free to sit on the grass to have a rest or snack..
- Take your time to watch the animals… you will see amazing things! Try this: Sit and watch the Ring Tailed Lemurs and see how they interact with one another. Do they snuggle? Do they groom one another? Are they doing yoga?
- Ask our staff questions about the animals!
We don’t like sad goodbyes … for the safety and enjoyment of all, guests who do not abide by these guidelines may be asked to leave.
The animals and staff thank you for supporting our park. Enjoy your day at the Long Island Game Farm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours?
Please view our daily schedule for park hours and show times.
Can we touch the animals?
We allow interaction only with certain animals. If in doubt, please ask our staff.
What items are prohibited from the park?
Please do not bring BBQs, balloons, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, pets or alcoholic beverages into the park.
Will you be open if it rains?
We may close the park if there is rain. In the event of an unexpected park closing, rainchecks may be issued to departing guests if management has made the decision to close the park. Be sure to check our Facebook or Twitter page for weather announcements.
Do you offer coupons?
We currently do not have coupons for the Game Farm.
Is the park handicap accessible?
Yes! We offer wheelchair rentals and there are many benches available throughout the park for those who are unable to walk long distances. Please be advised that the only areas not accessible via wheelchair are the Nursery and Bambiland because of the uneven terrain.
What amenities do you offer?
We have free parking, a snack bar, a souvenir stand, and restrooms.