Zoos

White Post Farms of Melville

Name: White Post Farms of Melville
Address: 250 Old Country Rd, Melville, NY 11747, Melville, NY, US
Telephone: (631) 351-9373
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (5338 reviews)

📍 250 Old Country Rd, Melville, NY 11747

📞 (631) 351-9373

🌐 www.whitepostfarms.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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Quick Facts

Type: Animal Farm Petting Zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Giraffe feeding, pony rides, dinosaur exhibit, interactive animal experiences
Admission: General admission with season passes available; pony rides and train rides extra charge

💡 Did You Know?

⭐White Post Farms offers a Giraffe Experience with hand-feeding opportunities and selfie photo stations included with standard admission, making it an unusual interactive feature for a farm attraction in the northeastern United States
⭐The venue features a Dinosaur Adventure exhibit opening August 16, 2025, with life-sized Tyrannosaurus Rex and Wooly Mammoth displays integrated into a working farm setting
⭐White Post Farms offers free admission for Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day with military identification, demonstrating a specific community appreciation program
⭐The facility maintains multiple specialized animal exhibits including a Primate Enrichment Barn with lemurs and squirrel monkeys, Poppie's Lorikeet Landing as a free-flight aviary, and Ronnie's Birdie Landing, indicating diverse animal collections across multiple exhibits

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Buy tickets online in advance for better deals—reviewers reported getting 2 tickets for $73, and online purchasing helps you skip lines and plan your visit more efficiently.
💬Plan to spend a full day (6+ hours) to experience all attractions: petting zoo, giraffe feeding, shows, hayride, train ride, bird aviary, pumpkin activities, and dining. The venue layout is user-friendly, so you can pace yourself without feeling rushed.
💡If visiting with young children during cold or rainy weather, take advantage of the indoor pony corral so kids don't miss out on pony rides. Standard pony rides have a 65 lb weight limit—verify your child's weight in advance.
💡Giraffe feeding and the Dinosaur Adventure exhibit (opening August 16, 2025) are included with general admission—prioritize these as they're popular photo opportunities and animal interaction highlights.
🕐Veterans and Active Military receive free admission on Veterans Day with military ID. Check the venue calendar for seasonal special events (Fall Farm Festival, Easter activities, Sukkot celebrations) to time your visit around activities that interest you most.