Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

Chris Pepitone

2024-05

Such a great place! Free, but you can give a donation.The animals were so incredible. A mix between exotic and barnyard.Fun for kids and adults.Lots of parking and there's also a playground and hiking trails.Go check it all out. You won't regret it .🐖🐎🐺🐐🦃🐓🐔🐇🐢🦆

JOSEPH P.

2024-01

This was orchestrated quite well. Plenty of parking and easy access to the main entrance. Check in process is best if you prepay for tickets. Don't waste time waiting in line to buy tickets in person. The display is tasteful and great variety with different rooms. Outdoor decorations were nice as you exit or take outdoor pictures. Money from pictures which is optional helps support the animals onsite.Restrooms: There is an area for food.

Johnny Malloy

2024-03

I love this place!So many memories from when I was a kid. It was great to be able to share them with my little dog Boo Boo.Leo the Lynx and Boo Boo are best friends now.

John D

2024-01

The Holtsville Ecology Center's Christmas lights display is a magical experience, especially for kids. With twinkling lights that bring the festive spirit to life, it's a winter wonderland that captivates the young and the young at heart. Admission is reasonably priced at $10 per adult, and kids under 3 enter free, making it a great family outing. The opportunity to meet Santa, though a bit steep at $30, offers a wholesome and memorable experience. This enchanting light display is a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit.

Thelionheartedone

2024-05

- a bit small even with half of the center closed for construction.-plenty of parking-nice playground area to help burn some energy for the kids

Suz Sims-Fletcher

2024-03

First: HAL! The Groundhog!Clean, lots of space for events, loads of parking. Easy to find using maps. Colorful "wood with hole" for photos.

Mike Z

2023-10

Nice small zoo to visit, animals look well-cared for. I actually like that you can see animals close enough. Highlight of the visit was black bear’s enclosure (wanted to check him out again since he was quite funny and friendly few years ago in my 1st visit). Donation is quite appreciated as this is not some typical zoo, but one caring for some disabled animals.

William Smith

2023-12

Went to see Santa. Unfortunately it 🌧 but the volunteers and workers did a amazing job with everything... all donations and sales go to feed and supporting their animals.. Awsome place

Amber Cordero

2023-09

Had an excellent time! My fiance and I visited for fun, and there was a lot of great wildlife! They also have lynx, wolf-dogs, goats, and a fox. I will definitely be coming back with friends and family :)

Victoria Truhn

2024-05

A good assortment of animals, free admission but parking is $5 per hour on the weekends, for non-residents. Small greenhouse of plants and displays. Ample parking and a playground available.Restrooms: Restrooms available in the main building.

Samantha Montauban

2024-03

Great place anytime a year to kill time with the kids! They have interactions with animals, indoor animal exabits park, pool and more. In the summer they have the ice-cream man as well. In the winter the offer the lights show. Attractions for adults include but is not limited to beautiful trails to walk, work out gear and more. I have been going here since I was a child, and it is a privilege to be able to take my kids here as an adult. I would recommend this place!

Diane Williams

2024-05

Farm animals are cute but they have a lynx and a bobcat in what amounts to display boxes. These poor animals have nowhere to run, climb, hunt or hide. It's a disgrace.I do like the goats and the alpaca/Llama.

gail diguglielmo

2024-05

Renovations have been made. Much nicer. Will return since the back end of the center was closed due to work going on. The animal seemed to also be in better shape. Just big enough to fill a couple of hours.

Taneill Davis

2024-03

I think this place is the most memorable place for children they hosted a groundhog day event just in the past month. They also provide AMAZING tours for elementary children. Veyr educational and detailed tour. I rememeber coming here as a child however; the current staff and volunteers have really made this place a wonderful sight to remember.I would give this facility a 10/10.Playground: There is a fitness course as well as a playground area in this facility.Dog-friendliness: No dogs allowed at this park- I know I was sad too however they have many animals and a huge facility that is kept in very good condition. Do your part.

Chobella Marie

2023-06

LOVE SEEING THE BEAR & BISON WALKING AROUND. I absolutely love that they continue to make improvements here with all the updates. I do not ever remember seeing info on the Bear. Is it a boy or a girl? How old? What is its story? Would love information on him or her. Stories definitely have to be updated, as well as the plexiglass to read the stories, it is hard to read on some of them. Some stories say there are 2 animals and there is one for many years.All in all an amazing place we have here for our town. DONATIONS GO A LONG WAY.

Christy Chen

2022-06

The Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center is a hidden gem in Brookhaven. It has different kinds of small animals to keep my little kids busy for an hour. The size of the zoo is relatively small, so the good thing is that they keep the animals very closed to each other. You do not need to have a long walk to get to see the next animal. I like the petting zoo area where my kids can touch and interact with the animals. They do not charge an admission fee, but need to pay meter parking ($4 per hour) if you are not the resident of Brookhaven. There is a playground and picnic area around the zoo, so it will great to take the kids out there for a few hours.

Ashley Goll

2024-05

A great time with the family. I wish there was more info on the animals so you can read about each one.

naim ahmed

2023-09

Really nice place. It's free for everyone. Specially they have so many Peacock.

alexander arias

2020-06

Nice place. Hidden from most places on Long Island, it has animals, walking trail and a pavilion. On a given day it's a nice gateway with the family for a simple hike. Enjoy

Big Joe

2023-06

If you like wildlife and free, this is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Bring lunch, eat in the park, say hello to a bear...highly recommend.

John Finneran

2023-06

We liked this place alot. Its free, and taken care of. They had a bunch of cool animals. They had horse, eagles, wolves,Buffalo, goats, mountain lion, and a bunch more. They have a donation box on the way in/out. Please give what you can because I want to keep this place open for all to enjoy. I'm sure the $ goes to feed and keep up the animals health

Jill

2021-06

Best place to take the kids! Can't wait to be able to just go instead if having to reserve a day

Linda Prussen

2024-05

Great hidden gem. No charge before May 1st to park. Many interesting animals and free.

Kathleen Connolly

2023-11

Free compost soil for Brookhaven residents. Small paved walking trail. Cute zoo featuring animals that were kept as pets or require medical attention so they can't be released. Nice staff! It gets crowded late afternoons so plan accordingly.

Harold Sicilian

2020-06

I have loved this place for many many years. Always amazing animals and staff. Took my daughter for a small educational day and she learned that peacocks fly. Its little things like this that make places like this I'll important. All the animals are lovely to watch, my favorites is the Artic Fox and Mustang!

David Ryan

2022-06

Great place to see Christmas Decorations and get your picture with Santa for an affordable price. Also fantastic place to bring the kids and see some rescued animals (and it’s free).

Elizabeth Ott

2024-03

Love walking around this place.Lots of fun animals to see.Buffalo, bald eagle, 2 wolves, pigs, llamas, goats, deer, & morePlayground: Fun in the spring & summer.Pool opens for summer monthsRestrooms: Clean

Theodora Hanslowe

2023-11

Has a small, friendly, easy-to-walk zoo. Good for young children. Farm animals mostly. The bigger path is a pleasant walk and there is a good sized picnic pavillion and functional restrooms, which are not the cleanest.

MD HOSSAIN

2018-06

If your kids are under 10 years this the best place for them. You will have fun time here. If you are not a resident here just pay $5 for parking. Small zoo, nice and clean.

Peggie Yngstrom

2024-05

I took my granddaughter to see the animals. It is being expanded and the only animals we could see were the goats, Llama, and bald eagle.Playground: The playground is great for kids of all ages. Lots of things for kids of all ages to climb, many swings, slides too. My granddaughter enjoyed herself.