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Melville · Long Island · New York4.5(5151)

White Post Farms of Melville

Outdoor
Recreation
Event Venue
Landmark

Known For

  • Giraffe feeding experience
  • Apple crumb pie
  • Pumpkin picking festival
  • Bird aviary walk-through
  • Pony rides

Insider Tips

Best Time

Arrive early on weekends for shorter lines and cooler weather during festival season.

Ideal For

Family outingsBirthday partiesFall festivalsSchool field trips

Pro Tip

Don’t leave without picking up the apple crumb pie or banana bread—baked goods are a standout.

White Post Farms is a family owned and operated animal farm, farm market and nursery. Visit the animal farm for a great day of outdoor family fun. Meet Long Island's only two resident Giraffes. Feed colorful birds in two bird aviaries. Give a treat to the playful marmosets, squirrel monkeys and lemurs in the monkey barn. Feed and visit with farm animals and exotic animals from all over the world including camels, zebra, antelope, alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, wallaroos and more. Kids can enjoy a pony ride or a trip on the Farmland Express Train.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 631-351-9373

Outdoor Seating

Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 10)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesSolo Travelers

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 10 things to do in Melville

Data confidence: high(5 sources)