White Post Animal Farm of Melville

250 OLD COUNTRY ROAD MELVILLE NY 11747
White Post Animal Farm of Melville

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Today is Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Following the CDC guidelines and Governor Cuomo’s mandate: Any patrons whom are vaccinated do not need to wear a mask, as per the CDC children 2-11 who cannot be vaccinated do not need to wear a mask unless they are in an indoor environment.

If you are not vaccinated please continue to wear a mask. Children under 2 do not require a mask.

THE EASTER BUNNY ARRIVES IN

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Fall Farm Fun Weekends Conclude
This Saturday & Sunday

Come join us weekends this Fall for our Fall Farm Fun Weekends complete with all your fall favorite activities. Also enjoy three new Animal Performances. Between the activities stop by one of our Fall Food stands for a delicious lunch! Click here for more information.  

Enjoy three new Animal Performances for 2020. The Dominguez Poodles, The Canine Stars, and the Animal Magic of Jim McClenahan. 

Enjoy all your Fall favorites such as Pumpkin Picking, Sing-A-Long Hayrides and Painting Pumpkins.

We have all your fall favorite foods! Check out our Taco Shack, Gourmet Hot Dogs, Roasted Corn and more! 

Safe Visits with
The Easter Bunny

Take your own photo with the Easter Bunny with our socially distant and safe photo station setup! The Easter Bunny sits behind your family separated by a plastic shield!

Holiday Fun at
the Animal Farm

Holiday activities are available
Wednesdays through Sunday
from 10 AM – 5 PM

Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa
Saturday, December 11th
Through December 19th Weekends Only
Take your own photo with Santa in our Santa Sleigh! Bring your Santa Letter for our North Pole mailbox along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and Santa will answer your letter. Fun for all ages.

Mensch on a Bench

Through December 19th Weekends Only
Take your own photo with our Life Size Mensch on a Bench. 

Winter Wonderland Photos

Don’t want a photo with Santa or the Mench? Try our Winter Wonderland Theme backdrop.

Our Giant Menorah

Take a photo with our Giant Menorah!

The Fall Farm Festival

Come join us weekends this Fall for our Fall Farm Festival. Now celebrating 31 years of Festival Fun!

Weekends and Columbus Day.

The Fall Farm Festival

Festival Gates Open 9:30 AM

Come join us weekends this Fall for our Fall Farm Festival. Now celebrating 31 years of Festival Fun!

Weekends and Columbus Day.

Oliver the Giraffe makes his Super Bowl Pick

Introducing Savanna and the
ALL NEW GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE

Meet the first Giraffe born on Long Island. Savanna was born at White Post Farms in Melville last month at 142 pounds. Meet her in the all new Giraffe Experience.

Fall Hayrides

Come enjoy a hayride though our field!

Included with your paid admission to the animal farm weather permitting! through Halloween, 10/31

Pumpkin Picking

Our pumpkin field is is now open 7 days a week! Pumpkins must be purchased at our exit registers. Pumpkins are priced at 69 cents per pound, with a $5 minimum.

Halloween Weekend

On Halloween Sunday, October 31st, enjoy costume parades around the farm every hour on the hour!

Celebrate Sukkot

We will have a Sukkah available for those who celebrate Sukkot from Tuesday, September 21st through Monday, September 27th.

Hayrides

Hayrides are included with your admission through Sunday, November 8th. Make sure to wear your masks and maintain proper social distancing from other groups.

Pumpkin Picking

Pumpkin picking will be available through Sunday, November 8th. Pumpkins are priced by the pound and must be paid for at the exit registers.

Enjoy Giraffe Feeding all week long!

Save the Date!

Visits with The Easter Bunny

March 26

April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Admission Open 10 AM - 5 PM

Take your own photo with the Easter Bunny with our photo station setup! 

The Magic of Jim McClenahan

May 27, 28, 29
June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

Come see the exciting magic of Jim McClenahan. Included with your paid admission to the animal farm.

Showtimes at 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:45 PM & 4:30 PM

Bunny Holding Station

March 26

April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

After meeting the Easter Bunny have fun holding one of our real live bunnies!

Easter Egg Hunts

March 26

April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

After meeting the Easter Bunny have fun with our Easter Egg Hunt! Your child can find and take home an Easter Egg to keep! Please note eggs may contain small candies. This activity is weather permitting.

Hayrides

Available November 5th & 6th

Enjoy a fun hayride through our cornfields!
Included with your paid admission Weather permitting. 

Visits with Santa

Available December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Come visit Santa and take your own photo with your personal camera. Included with your paid admission Weather permitting. This activity is in an enclosed heated area.

Magic Shows

Available December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Showtimes at 11:30AM 1:15PM 2:45PM 4:30PM

Come see Long Island’s favorite magician Jim McClenahan! Included with your paid admission Weather permitting. This activity is in an enclosed heated area. 

Some of our
Featured Attractions

Giraffe Experience

The Giraffe Experience where you will meet the world’s tallest animals! Welcome to the home of the White Post Giraffes. Three of the sweetest animals you will ever meet, that are bigger than you! They love to take selfies.

Poppie's Lorikeet Landing

Come and feel the excitement as you enter Poppie’s Lorikeet Landing. These free-flying birds helm from Australia. Their bright sharp colors and sweet eyes bring a smile to all that encounter them. Our friendly Lorikeets fly about  Learn More

Ronnie's Birdie Landing

Discover the world within this one of a kind animal attraction. Feel the excitement as you enter our free-flight aviary with cascading waterfalls and a 70-foot flowing stream. Prepare to be greeted by a flock of colorful adorable Budgies, Learn More

The Animal Farm

The #1 Animal Farm Petting Zoo on Long Island is right in your backyard! The White Post Animal Farm and Petting Zoo is the perfect place to get up close and personal with your favorite farm animal friends. Your family will have the Learn More

Primate Enrichment Barn

Visit our amazing primate exhibit. It has been enhanced to make it more interactive for our primates and for your enjoyment. Upon entering through the barn doors you will be greeted by our furry and tiny creatures, Learn More

Birthday Parties

All of our Children’s Pony Party packages include admission to the White Post Farms Animal Farm for children and adults, a pony ride for each child, hand feeding, bottle feeding and holding of baby animals, pizza and juice Learn More

Pony Rides

Pony rides are available for an extra charge. Due to the fact that they are ponies and not full grown horses there is a weight limit of 65 lbs. per rider. (may not be available in times of inclement weather)

Train Rides

Train rides are available for an extra charge. One token per rider child or adult. Children under the height of 36″ must ride with an adult. (may not be available in times of inclement weather)

Our Garden Center

Our Gourmet Farm Market

At this time tickets are only available at admissions.
No Reservations needed. Cash Only.

Animal Farm Admission
$22.95+tax
Includes:

  • Farm Animals
  • Bird Aviaries
  • Monkey Barn
  • Giraffe Station (When temperatures are over 60° F)
  • Playground Area
  • Outdoor Picnic Areas

Pony rides, Train Rides, Feed for animals and birds are available at an additional cost.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable and are rain or shine. No rainchecks, no cancellations.

 

Animal Farm Admission $22.95+tax

Per Child and Per Adult,
Children under 15 months are FREE

Admission Includes:

  • Farm Animals
  • Bird Aviaries
  • Monkey Barn
  • Playground Area
  • Outdoor Picnic Areas (Weather Permitting)

Pony rides, Train Rides, Feed for animals and birds are available at an additional cost

Animal Farm is open weekends only.
10am – 4pm Stay until 5pm

 

Pony rides, Train Rides, Feed for animals and birds are available at an additional cost.

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable and are rain or shine. No rainchecks, no cancellations.