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”
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”
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”
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 — 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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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
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”
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!”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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!”
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”
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”
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”
Includes Skype Teleconference with Children from Madagascar As He Discusses His Nonprofit Organization
On August 2, Erik Callendar will be at the Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive meet and greets with Erik and his reptile friends, including Twinkie, a 14-foot python, and Groucho, the snapping turtle. Continue reading “Erik Callendar Set to Appear at Long Island Game Farm on August 2”
Every Wednesday, senior citizens over the age of 62 will receive free admission to the Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo when accompanied by another person. That person will pay full price while the senior will be admitted free of charge (regularly $16.95 plus tax). Continue reading “Every Wednesday is “Senior Day” at the Long Island Game Farm”
Bring Dad to the Long Island Game Farm — Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo on Father’s Day, June 15, to celebrate with cute, cuddly animals that will place an instant smile on his face. All dads will be eligible for $4.00 off the regular admission price of $18.95 plus tax on their honorary day. Continue reading “Take Dad to the Long Island Game Farm on Father’s Day to Make Unforgettable Memories at a Discounted Price”
Locally known reptile expert Erik Callendar holds one of the first alligators brought into the Long Island Game Farm’s brand-new Erik’s Reptile Edventure Discovery Center on May 23.
Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Unveils Erik’s Reptile Edventure Discovery Center”
(From left to right) Brendan, Corey, and Brian Jagde of Patchogue make sure they have enough soil to plant their seeds at the Long Island Game Farm’s Earth Day planting activity on April 26 and 27. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts Earth Day Weekend”
On April 20, take some time out of your shopping holiday to visit the Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo with your children! The Game Farm will be hosting its very own Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. for children in the community to enjoy. The cost of the Egg Hunt will be included in the regular admission price. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm Commemorates Easter with an Exclusive Egg Hunt”
Just over one month ago, the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo welcomed two fluffy Blackbelly sheep into its enormous family—one female and one male. In addition, another female was born three weeks later! When the Game Farm finally opens its doors next month, visitors will be able to get a glimpse of all three for the very first time. Continue reading “The Long Island Game Farm Welcomes Three Baby American Blackbelly Sheep to Its Tight-Knit Family”
Offering A Reduced Price For Opening Weekend
On April 12, the Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo will be opening for its 45th season of providing Long Island students and families with a wide array of animals, education, and―most of all―fun. Continue reading “Visit The Game Farm To Help Kick Off Their 45th Season”
The Long Island Game Farm is the perfect destination for your next field trip, offering both a fun atmosphere and educational animal lessons. The Game Farm also has discounted group rates that make the daylong trip worthwhile, with unique hands-on learning activities for children of all ages. Continue reading “Visit The Long Island Game Farm For Your Next Field Trip”
Aurora Capulong’s son, Datu, of Port Jefferson Station, was announced as the winner of The Long Island Game Farm’s Annual Visitor Photo Contest with a candid, endearing shot of him kissing one of the Game Farm’s goats on October 13. Continue reading “Visitors’ Contest Winner Announced: Love at First Sight”
Kristal Dewey (left), TeAndra Jenkins (second from left), and Renee Mott (center) of Troop 1159 in Riverhead show one of the visitors how chemical reactions work at the Long Island Game Farm’s Girl Scout Day on September 21. They were joined by Troop Leader Karen Leuasseur (second from right), and Co-Leader Lynn Mott (second from right).
Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts Science-Themed Girl Scout Day”
Darlene Ghent, Volunteer, Brookhaven Animal Shelter, poses with Tristan, a mixed breed, during its dog adoption event held on August 10 at the Long Island Game Farm.
Dogs Available for Adoption from Brookhaven Animal Shelter
On August 10, Long Island Game Farm hosted a dog adoption event for Brookhaven Animal Shelter. The hundreds of families who came to the Game Farm that day had the opportunity to visit these animals waiting to be adopted.
Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts Dog Adoption Event”
The Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo has announced that its inaugural Fall Festival will take place on weekends starting September 28 and running through October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Invites Visitors to Have Fun in the Fall”
Long Island Game Farm’s gibbon sisters sitting on their new, strong and washable hammock made from a fire hose that was donated by Firematic Supply Co.
The Long Island Game Farm recently received a hammock made out of a used fire hose that was created by a retired firefighter for the Game Farm’s gibbons. The gibbons, who are sisters, immediately started enjoying their new hammock once it was installed in their cage. Continue reading “Retired Firefighter Builds Hammock for Long Island Game Farm’s Gibbons”
As a result of seeing the success and popularity of its offer, Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo has announced that its offer to admit Manorville residents at a reduced price will be extended until the end of August 2013. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Extends Reduced Admission Offer to Manorville Residents throughout the End of August 2013”
Long Island Game Farm has announced that a dog adoption event for the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will take place on August 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Hosts Dogs Ready to be Adopted from Brookhaven Animal Shelter & Adoption Center”
On July 6, visitors to the Long Island Game Farm joined the Game Farm’s Vice President/Co-Owner, Melinda Novak, and Animal Lecturer Nicole Robinson to celebrate Clifford the giraffe’s seventh birthday. As part of the celebration, Clifford enjoyed his birthday “cake” as everyone sang to him “Happy Birthday.” After the celebration, Ms. Novak and Ms. Robinson answered questions from the visitors about Clifford. Continue reading “Long Island Game Farm Staff and Visitors Gather to Celebrate Clifford the Giraffe’s Seventh Birthday!”
