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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