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Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo Celebrates Its 50th Season
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– Now entering its 50th season, the Long Island Game Farm -– Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will officially open on Friday, April 19. During the opening weeks, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the rescued animals that now have safe homes at the Game Farm and the new baby animals, including chicks, bunnies, ducklings and kid goats. Visitors will be able to pet and hand-feed the animals once they are born. They will also be able to enjoy the amusement rides, including the carousel, spinning tea cups, and pony rides!
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We’ll Bring the Zoo to You!
The Mobile Zoo is Back at the Long Island Game Farm
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park and Children’s Zoo is closing for the season on Monday, October 29, but the fun doesn’t have to stop. The park will be offering a mobile petting zoo featuring Suzie, the Wallaby, Barney, the Prairie Dog, Gabriella, the Giant Flemish Rabbit, Speedy, the Sulcata Tortoise and more!
Closing for the season! Come see your Favorite Animals at the Long Island Game Farm
The Park Will Close for the 2018 Season on Monday, October 29
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park and Children’s Zoo will be going into hibernation on Monday, October 29, but the animals aren’t going anywhere just yet. The park will be open every weekend in October, with a “Boo at the Zoo” Party for children every Sunday in the Discovery Center.
Can’t Miss Summer Events at the Long Island Game Farm
The Park Invites Guests to Join in on Summer Shows and Events
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– Summer just around the corner, and the upcoming activities and events at the Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo are in endless supply. From annual discount days and other special events, to the return of old friends and the introduction of new ones, the Long Island Game Farm is set to make its 49th Season the most exciting yet.
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Adventure is Closing In: Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo Announces Spring 2018 Schedule and Opening Day!
The Park Will Open for its 2018 Spring Season April 14
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– Now entering its 49th Season, the Long Island Game Farm -– Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will officially open on Saturday, April 14. During the opening weeks, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the new baby animals, including chicks, bunnies, ducklings, calves and kid goats, and will be able to pet and hand feed the animals once they are born. They will also be able to enjoy the amusement rides, including the carousel and spinning tea cups, and pony rides. Lastly, guests will be able to meet the park’s new 10-month old baby wallaby.
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The Long Island Game Farm’s Inaugural Founder’s Day Celebration Delights Guests
(MANORVILLE, NEW YORK) – The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo celebrated its first ever Founder’s Day – A Family Appreciation Day by offering guests $6 admission for adults and free admission for children on Saturday, August 26. The park also gave out free backpacks and bracelets to the first 500 visitors. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm’s Inaugural Founder’s Day Celebration Delights Guests”
Long Island Game Farm Throws a Pajama Party for Visitors
The Zoo’s Kid Goats Will Be Joining this Party Dressed to Impressed
(Manorville, New York) — Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo is hosting a pajama themed party open to all visitors. This event, “PJ’s in the Park – Pajama Party with our Kid Goats”, will take place on Saturday, July 22 from 12 – 1 p.m. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Throws a Pajama Party for Visitors”
Long Island Game Farm Hosts its Third Annual 1970s Admission Price Day
The Zoo Offers Admission Prices from Back in the 70s
(Manorville, New York) — Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo is bringing back their 1970’s Admission Price Day for the third year in a row. On July 29, all day, the park will feature admissions prices from it’s first decade in business. Tickets will cost $3.90/adult and $1.95/child (+tax). This is an unbeatable price that only comes along once a year. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts its Third Annual 1970s Admission Price Day”
Adventure is Near: Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo Announces Spring 2017 Schedule and Opening Day!
The Park Will Open on a Limited Schedule for the First Time This Season on April 13
[MANORVILLE, NEW YORK] –– Now entering its 48th Season, the Long Island Game Farm -– Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will officially open on Thursday, April 13. During the opening weeks, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the forthcoming baby animals, including chicks, ducklings and kid goats, and will be able to pet and hand feed the animals once they are born. Continue Reading
The Long Island Game Farm’s Second Annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt was an Epic Adventure
(MANORVILLE, NEW YORK) — The Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo celebrated its final days of the 2016 season with its second annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt on Monday, October 10. Hundreds of children of all ages donned their best ball gowns and swashbuckling attire to participate in an expedition around the zoo. Prizes were awarded to all participants, who also had a chance to take pictures with a real-life pirate and princess. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm’s Second Annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt was an Epic Adventure”
Land Ho’! The Long Island Game Farm’s Second Annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt is Sure to be an Epic Adventure
The Zoo Once Again Hosts End-of-Season Scavenger Hunt Event, Encourages all Attendees to Don their Favorite Ball Gowns/Tuxedos and Swashbuckling Garb
In honor of the end of its season – and the long Columbus Day Weekend, the Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo is hosting its second annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, children will be treated to a scavenger hunt around the park, which will culminate in a bounty of snacks and prizes and a meet-and-greet with the Long Island Game Farm’s own pirate and princess. Continue reading “Land Ho’! The Long Island Game Farm’s Second Annual Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt is Sure to be an Epic Adventure”
The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo Unveils New Giraffe Encounter
Visitors Will Be Able to Get Up Close and Personal with Clifford, the Park’s Resident Giraffe
With summer officially in session and July 4 weekend right around the corner, the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo is pleased to announce its Giraffe Encounter, which is now officially open to the public. As part of this new exhibit, guests will be given the opportunity to get eye to eye with the park’s resident giraffe, Clifford, who now also has an expanded enclosure. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo Unveils New Giraffe Encounter”
LIGF Offers Low-Cost Admission for Second Annual 1970s Admission Price Day
When The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo first opened 46 years ago, life on Long Island was much easier and cost-effective. Houses sold for an average of $30,000; milk was $1.15 per gallon and gas was a mere 36 cents per gallon. In an ode to the simple life of yesteryear, the Long Island Game Farm (LIGF) is proud to once again present its 1970s Admission Price Day, on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continue reading “LIGF Offers Low-Cost Admission for Second Annual 1970s Admission Price Day”
Connect to Nature with Ranger Eric Powers at The Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo
Join Ranger Eric Powers, a wildlife biologist with 27 years’ experience, at The The Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo for a fascinating show about wildlife, pets and nature. Ranger Eric will present his “Your Connection to Nature” animal show at the zoo at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 21. Continue reading “Connect to Nature with Ranger Eric Powers at The Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo”
The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo 2016 Season to Begin on April 16
The Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo officially opens for the season the weekend of Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. Now in its 47th season, the park has long provided Long Island students and families with a wide array of animals, education, and ― most of all ― fun. As part of its opening celebrations, the zoo will once again have an array of baby animals in the nursery barn during its springtime hours. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo 2016 Season to Begin on April 16”
Long Island Game Farm’s Beloved Cougar Passes
Hudson Far Exceeded the Life Expectancy of His Wild Brethern
Long Island Game Farm (LIGF) owners and zookeepers said goodbye to Hudson, the park’s beloved cougar, on Sunday, January 30. At nearly 20 years of age, Hudson, considered one of stars of the zoo, died simply of old age and had lived well beyond the 13-year life span of a cougar. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm’s Beloved Cougar Passes”
2016 Internship Program Announcement
Volunteers are Also Invited to Apply for Weekday Positions
Long Island Game Farm is excited to announce a new Internship Program available at the park in the areas of daily operations, animal handling, education and office management. All current college students interested in the fields of hospitality, veterinary medicine, other sciences such as biology or business and marketing are encouraged to apply. Continue reading “2016 Internship Program Announcement”
North Shore Horse Rescue Hosts Second Annual Gala
Long Island Game Farm Owners to be Honored with Phoenix Award
North Shore Horse Rescue & Sanctuary (NSHR), a local ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) non-profit horse shelter, is hosting its Second Annual Phoenix Award Gala on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Continue reading “North Shore Horse Rescue Hosts Second Annual Gala”
Hundreds Sought Adventure at the Long Island Game Farm’s Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt
Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo visitors — (l to r) Harmony, age 2, of Mastic; Emma, age 2, of Shirley; and Iann, age 5, of Shirley — pose with the park’s resident pirate and princess during its first-ever Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt on Sunday, October 11. Continue reading “Hundreds Sought Adventure at the Long Island Game Farm’s Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt”
Local Girl Scouts Are Treated to a Special Day at the Long Island Game Farm
Girl Scout Emily Beal (right) of Medford gets help from Jan Stevens (left), Troop Leader, Troop 1234/1515 of East Setauket and South Setauket, in making a “S’more” from materials provided by Girl Scouts of Suffolk County during the 7th Annual Girl Scout Day at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo on Saturday, September 19. Continue reading “Local Girl Scouts Are Treated to a Special Day at the Long Island Game Farm”
Adventure Sets Sail at the Long Island Game Farm’s Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt
Adventure sets sail at the Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo’s Pirates and Princess Treasure Hunt. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in honor of Christopher Columbus’ journey around the world and the park’s final weekend of the season. Continue reading “Adventure Sets Sail at the Long Island Game Farm’s Pirates and Princesses Treasure Hunt”
Long Island Game Farm Sends Summer Out with a Back to School Blast
Madison Salimullah, age 10 of Dix Hills, assists Clifford the Giraffe and Melinda Novak, Owner of the Long Island Game Farm, in selecting the winner of the Tanger Outlets – Riverhead $100 shopping spree during the park’s Back to School Blast on Saturday, August 29. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Sends Summer Out with a Back to School Blast”
Visit the Game Farm Before the Animals Head South for Winter
The Long Island Game Farm will be going into hibernation on Tuesday, October 13, but the animals aren’t going anywhere just yet. Instead, the zoo has increased its Facebook coupon to $4 off admission and has updated its fall hours and show schedule for the remainder of the season. Continue reading “Visit the Game Farm Before the Animals Head South for Winter”
One Last Hurrah at Long Island Game Farm’s Back-to-School Blast
The Zoo is Offering Reduced Admission and Back-to-School Giveaways on August 29
Summer is winding down and so are the August 29 admission prices at the Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo’s Back to School Blast. General admission for the park, located at 489 Chapman Blvd. in Manorville, New York, is being reduced to $5 (plus tax) for adults and children. Continue reading “One Last Hurrah at Long Island Game Farm’s Back-to-School Blast”
Thousands of Visitors Turned Out for 1970’s Admission Price Day at Long Island Game Farm
Price of Entry Rolled Back to Year of Game Farm’s Opening
Patrick Teemsma (left) and Sophie Binos (right) of Mastic Beach proudly show off their pet rocks they created at the Long Island Game Farm’s 1970’s Admission Price Day on July 25. Continue reading “Thousands of Visitors Turned Out for 1970’s Admission Price Day at Long Island Game Farm”
Long Island Game Farm Rolls Back Admission Prices for 1970s Day
It was the year 1970. Apollo 13 was launched toward the moon, the United States celebrated its very first Earth Day, and the voting age was lowered to 18. A new house sold for $30,000, milk was $1.15 per gallon, and it cost a mere 36 cents a gallon to fill up your car’s gas tank. It was also the year a new attraction opened up in Manorville: The Long Island Game Farm. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Rolls Back Admission Prices for 1970s Day”
Cornell University Student Receives Grant to Study Behaviors of Ruffed Lemurs at Long Island Game Farm
Cornell University Student Receives Grant to Study Behaviors of Ruffed Lemurs at Long Island Game Farm
The Long Island Game Farm has announced that Emma Hallowell, a student at Cornell University, has received a $500 grant from her college for a research project she is performing at the Game Farm. Continue reading “Cornell University Student Receives Grant to Study Behaviors of Ruffed Lemurs at Long Island Game Farm”
Take Dad to the Long Island Game Farm This Father’s Day Weekend!
All Fathers Receive Free Admission, Coupon for One Free Popcorn
Instead of getting him another tie or bottle of aftershave this Father’s Day, take Dad to the Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo. The Game Farm is an ideal destination for this Father’s Day weekend as he will have the chance to take in some unique animal encounters and watch a live dog show. Continue reading “Take Dad to the Long Island Game Farm This Father’s Day Weekend!”
Long Island Game Farm Welcomes Back David Rosaire and The One And Only Pekingese Dog Act
Premieres on Main Stage on May 21
For the second consecutive year, the Long Island Game Farm -– Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be featuring David Rosaire and his Pekingese Dog Act to the Game Farm’s main stage from May 21 to September 7. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Welcomes Back David Rosaire and The One And Only Pekingese Dog Act”
Newly Acquired Alpacas Join the Long Island Game Farm’s Family Just in Time for the Grand Opening
Pictured are a herd of alpacas that was acquired by the Long Island Game Farm and exhibited on the first day of the Game Farm’s 46th season on April 8.
Just in time for the grand opening of its 46th season on April 8, the Long Island Game Farm showed visitors its newly acquired alpacas as part of its expanding animal exhibit. The Game Farm received the animals from the Ceruti family of Shoreham, who have been longtime friends of the Game Farm. The Cerutis donated their backyard pet alpaca herd, consisting of Rosie and her yearling Robbie; Sophie and her yearling Rusty; Gracie and her yearling Zoe; and one female named Melanie. Continue reading “Newly Acquired Alpacas Join the Long Island Game Farm’s Family Just in Time for the Grand Opening”
Daily Spring Schedule Has Been Released
Springtime is the time when you may witness the miracle of birth in our Nursery. All the animals are happy to see you after the long winter. Thanks for visiting! Click here to see the schedule.
Newly Acquired Alpacas Join the Long Island Game Farm’s Family Just in Time for the Grand Opening
Pictured are a herd of alpacas that was acquired by the Long Island Game Farm and exhibited on the first day of the Game Farm’s 46th season on April 8.
Just in time for the grand opening of its 46th season on April 8, the Long Island Game Farm showed visitors its newly acquired alpacas as part of its expanding animal exhibit. Continue reading “Newly Acquired Alpacas Join the Long Island Game Farm’s Family Just in Time for the Grand Opening”
Visit The Game Farm To Help Kick Off Their 46th Season Starting on April 8!
On April 8, the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be opening for its 46th season of providing Long Island students and families with a wide array of animals, education, and―most of all―fun. The Game Farm will be open Wednesday – Sunday during opening week, and then on weekends only from April 18 until May 4, at which point the Game Farm will then again be open Thursday – Sunday. Continue reading “Visit The Game Farm To Help Kick Off Their 46th Season Starting on April 8!”
Erik Callender Appears At Long Island Game Farm as Part of Fundraiser Day
Erik Callender Appears At Long Island Game Farm as Part of Fundraiser Day
Long Island Game Farm Hosts 6th Annual Girl Scout Day
Pictured: Jaylene Vargas (second from right) of Melville and Rachel Fowler (right) of Girl Scout Troop #1954 of Mastic Beach work together to create a bracelet during the 6th Annual Girl Scout Day at the Long Island Game Farm as Victoria Algieri (left) of Selden and her daughter Sophia (second from left) look on.
On September 20, the Long Island Game Farm hosted the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County at the 6th Annual Girl Scout Day. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts 6th Annual Girl Scout Day”
Long Island Game Farm Hosts Fundraising Day for Erik’s Reptile Edventures
On October 5th, Erik’s Reptile Edventures will be having a special fundraising event at the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The money raised will go to benefit Wildlife Kids Club International (WKCI). Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts Fundraising Day for Erik’s Reptile Edventures”
Make the Long Island Game Farm Your Perfect Destination This Fall
Long Island Game Farm Invites Young Girls from The Butterfly Effect Project for a Special Day
On August 2, as part of a community service, the Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will host members of The Butterfly Effect Project where approximately 20 young girls from the group will have the opportunity to view and learn about the animals, visit the newly established Erik’s Reptile Edventure Discovery Center and take in The One And Only Pekingese Dog Act Featuring Vanna The Baboon — Presented By David Rosaire. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Invites Young Girls from The Butterfly Effect Project for a Special Day”