BEFORE

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FAQ

  • Yes! Animal-safe food can be purchased in the park. Visitors are prohibited to bring food for the animals into the zoo for the health and safety of the animals.

  • We allow interaction only with certain animals in designated areas where posted. If in doubt, please ask our staff.

  • Please do not bring BBQs, balloons, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, pets, or alcoholic beverages into the park.

  • We may close the park if there is rain. In the event of an unexpected park closing, rainchecks may be issued to departing guests if management has made the decision to close the park early. Be sure to check our Facebook or Instagram page for weather announcements.

  • Yes! Our park is wheelchair accessible and there are many benches available throughout the park for those who are unable to walk long distances. Please be advised that the only areas not accessible via wheelchair are the Nursery and Bambiland because of the uneven terrain.

  • We have free parking, a snack bar (hours may vary), a souvenir stand, and bathrooms

  • Working service animals are permitted with a valid copy of Rabies Vaccination Certificate. Being a private, open air zoological facility, we retain the right to deny entry per ADA guidelines.

    Working service animals must adhere to a strict code of conduct. No contact with guests, animals, or exhibit fences. No barking, running, jumping or disruptive behavior. Failure to adhere will be grounds for service animals removal. This is for your animal’s safety and ours.

    Emotional Support Animals are not permitted. Our policy is ADA compliant.

COURTESY & SAFETY

Long Island Game Farm is a fun place to be, especially when our guests respect the zoo and each other.

  • For everyone’s safety, adults must closely supervise children at all times.

  • Do not climb or cross barrier fences. Do not reach into cages. Stay on paths.

  • For your health and the health of our animals, please wash hands before and after contact. Hand washing stations are located outside of the Nursery and behind the People Food Stand as well as at restroom facilities.

  • We allow interaction only with certain animals. If in doubt, ask our staff.

  • No one likes being picked on… please do not chase, tease, or yell at the animals.

  • Please do not throw anything into the exhibits, as this can be dangerous for the animals.

  • Please refrain from any and all hand-to-mouth activities such as eating, smoking, etc. while interacting with the animals.

Please do…

  • Check the day’s schedule in advance so you can plan your visit. We have zookeeper talks and encounters throughout the day.

  • Feel free to sit on the grass to have a rest or snack.

  • Take your time to watch the animals… you will see amazing things! Try this: sit and watch the ring-tailed lemurs and see how they interact with one another. Do they snuggle? Do they groom one another? Are they doing yoga?

  • Ask our staff questions about the animals!

For the safety and enjoyment of all, guests who do not abide by these guidelines may be asked to leave. The animals and staff thank you for supporting our park. Enjoy your day at the Long Island Game Farm!