I took my son to White Post Farms today. It was $16. per person just to get in. Lots of yard ornaments from China for sale. The petting zoo had a really nice assortment of animals but expect to pay to feed them. Each little bucket of food was $5 and each bottle was $2.50 i think. Anyway, you'll spend at least $15-20 doing that. The pumpkins were $.79 per pound and we got a huge one, that was another $35. The cotton candy was $5 and the blueberry pie as $19. They have a bird area you can walk into and buy 3 little popsicle sticks with food stuck to them for $5. The birds, and there are lots of them, will land on you to nibble the sticks. Very cool but I'm concerned that the birds are at risk of being stepped on. Taking all this in, it was nice to be outside. The petting zoo is definitely the draw and the idea of a "farm" is fleeting. I wonder how well the animals are cared for?
White post farms is a nice place to visit but be prepared to bring a lot of cash. Everything is expensive and geared to little children who love to ask for everything. So word to the wise...
We go to White Post Farms of Melville at least twice a year with our two young kids: in summer, mostly for our kids to enjoy their wonderful wet slides, and in autumn, when they have great shows and pumpkins everywhere. Their little zoo is very nice, and the kids enjoy feeding goats and sheep. But our favorite part is their bird section where you can feed colorful parrots.
Ok of all the farms I have been too now this is one of the best as far as things to do. The price is ok but should include more because there are plenty of extra 2 dollars here 5 dollars there. I have three kids so this can become pricey. The one good thing about this place is that they let you bring in your own food! Some of the animals look a bit on the neglected side. Over all its a great day but get the coupons they help
I had never been here before and didn't do much research before hand. I was rather surprised by the amount of things to do. Cost wasn't bad either.
This is a good spot for take-out at lunch. They have good sandwiches and soups. They could use more help behind the counter. In the summer there are picnic benches outside.
My family was looking for an interactive experience with animals in the metro area, and this came back as a recommended destination. It's only 45 minutes outside NYC, easy enough to get to via the Expressway, and it features a host of greedy and friendly little faces eager to be fed and pet. The clientele was mostly kids, to be sure, but both my wife and I (39 and 45) had an excellent time. The market up front features home and garden items, as well as a dandy grocer with farmstand goods.
Come prepared to spend the entire day. There are about 25 activites/events for one price except for a few attractions which cost extra but you will be having so much fun you probably will not mind paying a few dollars more for the other things. There are clean bathrooms and a nice variety of food at the Pitchfork food bar. Coffee and desserts are sold here also. There is live music and a wonderful dog show with performing dogs and the pig race is also fun. We enjoyed the hayride also and the exotic birds as well as the other animals there. I recommend this place for any family who wishes to visit.
I have been here many times with my grandchildren, spring,summer,fall. Each season has its amazing attractions. I love the fall hay rides and pumpkin picking. The summer has of course the aminals and the water slides. Great place to spend the day and don't forget to go to their web site to get discount tickets.
We have visited many times over the years and even had my grandson's 3rd birthday party there. Feeding the animals is always fun and special event activities are great. Also, don't miss the take out food!