White Post Farms of Melville
White Post Farms is Long Island's #1 animal farm and petting zoo, offering hands-on experiences like hand-feeding and bottle-feeding farm animals, giraffe encounters, free-flight bird aviaries, and primate exhibits. The farm features seasonal attractions including pumpkin picking, hayrides, Easter egg hunts, and a Fall Farm Festival, plus magic shows and birthday party packages.
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Sep 19–Oct 25 (Weekends plus Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12), September 19 - October 25, 2026; gates 10am-4pm, stay until 6pm)
$39.95 + tax in person / $43.95 + tax online; children 15 months and younger free
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