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Eight places to see farm animals on the North Fork

by Cyndi Zaweski on June 3rd, 2014

Catch a glimpse of these Babydoll sheep at Jason’s Vineyard in Jamesport. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Your kids’ eyes will light up at the sight of baby goats, bison and alpacas at the many North Fork roadside farmstands — several of which allow children to pet, feed and sometimes ride the animals.

Check out a list of some of our favorites below:

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Kellen, 3, Riley, 1 and mom Heidi Magner of Westhampton Beach watch a pig race at Harbes Family Farm. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Harbes Family Farm

715 Sound Ave., Mattituck, (631) 298-0800

What kind of farm animals do they have?

Potbelly pigs, dairy goats, Nigerian goats, sheep, bunnies, horses, chickens and baby lambs (Lambs will arrive in late June)

How much is it to see them?

Weekdays: $7.95 per person
Weekends: $10.95 (price includes pig race and hayrides)
Children under 2 years old are always free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?

Feeding: Yes
Petting: Yes

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Babydoll sheep at Jason’s Vineyard. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Jason’s Vineyard

1785 Main Road, Jamesport (631) 238-5801

Visitors can catch a glimpse of these Babydoll sheep at Jason’s Vineyard in Jamesport. There is no fee to see the animals but beware, you are warned not to enter the pen!

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Scottish Highland cattle at Martha Clara Vineyards. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Martha Clara Vineyards

6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead

What kind of farm animals do they have?
Sheep, goats, pig, llamas and alpaca

How much is it to see them?
Free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?
Petting: No
Feeding: Yes ($3 per cup)

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Bison at North Quarter Farm in Riverhead. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

North Quarter Farm

1950 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead, (516) 647-1146

What kind of farm animals do they have?
Horses, bison and long horn cattle

How much is it to see them?
Free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?
Feeding: No
Petting: No

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Horses at The Little Red Barn in Jamesport. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

The Little Red Barn

351 Manor Lane, Jamesport, (631) 566-1690

Goats, sheep, chickens and more are waiting at this Jamesport petting farm. The farm also offers pony rides for a $20 donation.

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Goats at Catapano Dairy Farm in Aquebogue. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Catapano Dairy Farm

33705 North Road, Peconic, (631) 765-8042

What kind of farm animals do they have?
Goats, a llama, chickens, roosters and KiKi the resident cat

How much is it to see them?
Free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?
Petting: Yes
Feeding: No

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Alpacas at Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market in Riverhead. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market

4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead, (631) 722-8777

What kind of farm animals do they have?
Alpacas, chickens and sheep

How much is it to see them?
Free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?
Petting: Kids can pet the alpacas
Feeding: Kids can feed the alpacas

(Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) — Goats at Goodale Farms in Aquebogue. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch)

250 Main Road, Aquebogue (631) 901-5975

What kind of farm animals do they have?
Goats, sheep, cows, chickens, pigs and a pony

How much is it to see them?
Free

Can kids pet/feed the animals?
Petting: Yes
Feeding: Yes

Catapano Dairy Farm Farm animals Garden of Eve Goodale Farms Harbes Family Farm Martha Clara Vineyards North Fork Kids

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