Zoos

Animal Farm Petting Zoo

Name: Animal Farm Petting Zoo
Address: 296 Wading River Rd, Manorville, NY 11949, Manorville, NY, US
Telephone: (631) 878-1785
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (759 reviews)

📍 296 Wading River Rd, Manorville, NY 11949

📞 (631) 878-1785

🌐 www.afpz.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–5 PM
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About Animal Farm Petting Zoo

Hands-on zoo with rides & shows for kids. Part of a rescue shelter, this family-friendly zoo allows kids to pet & feed animals & ride ponies. The museum operates on a donation-based admission model, making it an accessible cultural resource for visitors of all economic backgrounds. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 759 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Family Petting Zoo
Location: Manorville, NY
Since: 1981
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Animal interactions, pony rides, Safari Train, puppet theater
Admission: $18.95 adults, $16.95 children & seniors

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum operates on a donation-based admission model, making it an accessible cultural resource for visitors of all economic backgrounds
⭐The museum features an indoor train set exhibit specifically designed for children to play with, combining interactive learning with hands-on engagement
⭐The rail cars are preserved and available for self-guided exploration, allowing visitors to independently tour historic railroad equipment with interpretive signage
⭐The museum maintains a park-like setting with accessible trails and is situated adjacent to a local farmers market, creating a multi-purpose community destination

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Plan your visit during open season (not off-season) to access the full indoor experience including the train set for children and war memorabilia exhibits. The outdoor trail and rail cars are accessible year-round, but indoor access is seasonal.
💡Combine your visit with the farmers market next door—multiple visitors mention this as a great pairing activity. You can easily walk between both venues and even tailgate lunch in the museum's convenient parking lot.
💬Plan for 1-2 hours to fully explore both the rail cars (which are open for self-guided tours) and the surrounding interpretive signs. Some visitors have spent a couple of hours here and still found time to walk around the charming town afterward.
💡Young children (ages 3-5) will enjoy the interactive indoor train set, while older kids and teens appreciate the war memorabilia and antique lanterns collections. This makes it a genuinely multi-age attraction.
💡Look for knowledgeable staff like guide Ellen who can provide detailed historical context about Virginia's railroad history and the various train cars on display—asking staff questions significantly enhances the educational experience beyond basic self-guided exploration.