Visit cows, sheep and chickens and then take a tour...

Visit cows, sheep and chickens and then take a tour of the 19 historic houses, barns and outbuildings from the mid-18th century at the Hallockville Farm Museum in Riverhead. Credit: Randee Daddona

Whether you want to see a goat, spy on osprey, watch the sharks or just view the unusual, Long Island has an array of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish or amphibians that should suit your fancy.<br><br>

But before you go, be aware that feeding and/or petting the animals is off-limits at many places.<br><br>

Here's our list of several places you can take the family to get a closer peek at nature.<br><br>

App users, click on the link above to find mammals, reptiles and more animals on LI.

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