Zoos and Gardens for Long Island Kids

Find the best and latest exhibits at nearby zoos, and cool art and blooms at New York botanical gardens.
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Sand tiger sharks and nurse sharks patrol Poseidon’s waters.
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Visiting the Long Island Aquarium With Kids: What to Know Before You Go
Enjoy quality time with the animals at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.
Find an Amazing Petting Zoo on Long Island Where Kids Can Meet the Animals
Goats love to drink the milk from bottles, bottoms up.
Visiting Long Island's White Post Farms: 15 Things to See and Do
Nature's colors come alive at Old Westbury Gardens.
Botanical Gardens and Arboretums on Long Island for a Family Day Trip
The Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center offers permanent and rotating exhibits, public programs, and educational resources.
Visiting the Jones Beach Nature Center with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
The Hempstead House at Sand Point Preserve. Photo courtesy of Sands Point Conservancy
Exploring Sands Point Preserve: Dino Trail, Castles, and Hikes

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From the moment you step into the Long Island Game Farm and meet its resident baby goats, the animals steal your heart.
Experience Wild Wonder at the Long Island Game Farm with Animal Encounters and More Zoo Fun
Feed a wallaby, pet a zebra, and meet plenty of other furry friends at this beloved local zoo.
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Step into a dazzling world of light at the Queens County Farm Museum.
NYC Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up the Queens County Museum
See NYC's only working farm in a whole new light with this stunning display.
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Meet the world’s tallest mammals at White Post Farms' giraffe experience. Photo courtesy of the farm
White Post Farms' New Giraffe Feeding Encounter
Hang out with some long, tall beauties on LI.
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has 75 animal exhibits and is home to more than 7,000 animals. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
Best Aquariums to Visit from the NYC Metro Area with Kids
Go under the sea on a day trip to one of these local aquariums.
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Animal encounters are easily one of the most fun and memorable parts of visiting the Long Island Aquarium.
Swim with Sharks, Meet Penguins, and Other Animal Experiences at the Long Island Aquarium
Free and paid experiences.
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Babies 2 and younger can pet the goats, alpacas, and ponies for free at Fink’s Country Farm.
12 Free Places to Play on Long Island with Babies and Toddlers
These no-cost destinations on LI will delight your little one without denting your wallet.
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