This was the best part of my daughters first birthday! These ladies were so sweet and made my one…read moreyear old fearless of the animals . This was the best birthday ever Thank you so much I highly recommend, The Friendly Farmyard to everyone!

What a wonderful experience, I can't say enough great things. The friendly farmyard came for my…read moredaughters 4th birthday party and they were amazing. The animals were so friendly, the ducks and goats ate right out of the children's hands; my daughter especially loved holding the bunny and chicken and brushing the goats. The pony was a huge success, ride after ride I have never seen so many smiling faces. The staff is wonderful; no one was rushed; all of the children spent as much time as they liked with all of the animals throughout the day. Such an easy, happy day for everyone. Thank you for an amazing party!

Was looking for a more interactive animal experience than a zoo for a fun activity with our one…read moreyear old and friend's three year old. Came across Papa's Farm and Mini Friends, and what a gem!! Such an incredible experience - intimate setting where kids and adults in our group got to pet and spend time with goats, sheep, a cow, chickens, ducks, peacocks, emus, bunnies, donkeys, horses, all topped with a little pony ride! The owners were so knowledgeable and kind, and the animals were extremely friendly and docile and very well taken care of. Great place to go, currently by appointment (which I didn't realize ahead of time), but she was able to accommodate us! Wear some gym shoes, bring some hand sanitizer, and be ready for a cute time!! We will definitely be returning year after year!

What a beautiful experience we had at this farm with our grandchildren. I was in awe on how the…read moreanimals were so friendly. We were up close petting, feeding them and getting to know the animals story. They had chickens, goats, emu, alpacas, donkeys, ponies and more. The care the owners give these animals are so heartfelt. Thank you Anthony & Denise for a lovely time and experience Elizabeth & Miguel H

It's got an adorable petting zoo so it's fun for the whole family. They have a working farm and…read moresell some produce in the summer and early fall. Now, that the seasons over (it was mid November when we went) it's mainly just decorative pumpkins and gourds. We really enjoyed our visit and can't wait to return. The animals were all well cared for and mostly social. You can feed them carrots. It's also very reasonable. I highly recommend checking them out.

So happy we went! My babies first time at the petting zoo & he had a blast!l. The workers were so…read moresweet & the animals are happy and well taken care of. I can't wait to come back when he's bigger! We also purchased a little donkey that they make from their Alpaca fur which I thought was the coolest thing! He loves it

Cute little farm, friendly staff. Not a big variety of animals. But they make up for it with their…read morepersonality. Pony rides are the highlight and they don't disappoint, nice causal stroll. Hope to return with friends !!

We took our 3-year-old daughter last weekend and had a wonderful time. Alani was a fantastic host…read moreand all of the animals were very friendly and gentle (although the goats do get very excited for graham cracker feeding time!). Dale, the pony, was the perfect size for our little girl and she had a blast riding him around the paddock. I would highly recommend visiting and I am sure that we will make a return trip in the future! ​

Wow have things changed we used this company again for my daughters first birthday and what a…read morecomplete 360 Diego arrived late saying my address wasn't coming up in his "UPS" ‍ (he's meant GPS) but on the day of the party really you are calling the host?? When he finally shows up he parks on the wrong side of the street where his truck is blocking the view of the ponies which I think lead to not much interest in the ponies as we have too many other things going on at once also. But Diego proceeded to ask if he could eat for which my husband said yes (hes nicer than me cause I would have said no) But I watched Diego walk his whole team into the party looking for food. And saw him walk out with half a dozen alcoholic beverages. Would not recommend this company again unless Diego sends his son which is what happened the first time and why we had such a great experience

Two days before my daughters bday, and I called for availability. Diego was available and soooo…read morenice! I booked at 11pm at night. They.arrived on time and the staff was soo professional The kids absolutely enjoyed it!!! I have nooo complaints at all! Diego and his staff were awesome. We had two ponies, one with a wagon and two goats, a rabbit, chicken and rooster. To top it all off, the Chickem laid an egg! I highly recommend this place. So glad I chose them over the other ones. Price and professionalism supersedes them!

Always such an enjoyable trip, and the experience differs depending on the time of year. That said,…read morewe visit multiple times over the course of the year for various reasons. In the Spring, their garden center simply can't be beat. I purchase flats of vegetables for my garden here, and the plants always do incredibly well. Healthy, good producers, and for a great price. There also offer many varieties I can't find elsewhere. The market truly shines here. Fresh baked goods are incredible. Donuts, pies, cakes, etc. are all excellent. Fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs are also amazing. However, we LOVE their meats. You can't go wrong with any of them. The petting zoo is great for children and families. It is certainly elaborate and fun. Staff are kind and helpful, always willing to strike up conversation. Prices are reflective of the quality here. We love it. Try it out!

Do not come here if you breastfeed your baby. I was having a…read morenice day picking flowers and veggies until I made my way to the market. My baby got hungry, so I looked for a place to nurse him. The only sitting area around (aside from the pumpkin garden that had no seats available) was a small secluded room next to the wine section. There were no customers there. So I made my way to a stool, took out my nursing poncho (I'm European so for me breastfeeding is completely natural, nonetheless I understand and respect the fact that other people might get distracted by it so I still wear a poncho to cover myself in public) and was about to take my baby out of his stroller when a lady working in the counter asked me what was I looking for. I replied "nothing thanks I just have to nurse him". She then stopped in complete shock, looked at me in disgust and said "You CANNOT DO THAT HERE". I think I was just as in shock upon hearing this in the 21st century, in a so-called "family-friendly" place. I quickly got up, turned away, and had to go all the way back to my car with my crying baby to be able to feed him. Of course as soon as I finished breastfeeding him in my car, I drove off, and I will for sure never drive into this place again. Nor will I recommend it to any other moms. Really sucky experience for a postpartum woman, who just moved into town, and was very excited to take her baby to the farm. I had booked my tickets a couple days ago and what I expected to be a fun farm day turned out to be an experience where I felt judged and discriminated for having to do something as physiological as feeding my baby. I understand a room next to a wine-selling section might not be an ideal place to nurse, trust me, it wasn't for me either. But the lady could have been a LOT nicer, much less judgy, and be polite enough to guide me into a better place to feed my baby rather than making me go away as if I was gross. I think if you work in a customer-facing role in a family farm, being this rude to a family should be a deal breaker and managing these situations with kindness should be non-negotiable. And if you're a place that "welcomes" families with kids of all ages, you should also expect some breastfeeding moms might have to feed their children.. And either have a place for them to do so, or good enough manners to handle the situation. But maybe that's just me. Extremely bizarre day for me and my family.

We took the kids here last Saturday and it was super cute. I just discovered this place and wow…read more We went apple picking and got some really good apples. The kids rode pony's and the also have goats there as well. It's a ton of things for the kids to do in the big back yard. Definitely plan to spend at least 3 hours here because it's a lot to do.

I had the pleasure of visiting green meadow farms today with my family in Hazlet New Jersey …read more.. it was an excellent experience we got to pet feed and touch so many different animals they had everything from baby chicks to baby ducks to miniature ponies, large horses, cows, pigs newborn baby pigs, cats and dogs they really had so many animals.. You get to milk a cow.. I am not that easy to please but i loved everything. . I hated the outhouse bathrooms. . But the farm and animals was excellent. .

A wonderful place to interact with horses, donkey, goats of all sizes. This is a farm that rescues…read moreanimals from being put down. The crew are very friendly and very in tune with the animals. Recommend Sophie's Safe Haven to families that want to introduce animals to their children.

not even open!!! drove by and there was no sign saying where it was, looked super sketchy. the…read moreFacebook and instagram doesn't even exist anymore.

I was looking for a barn to board my horse that was a little bit closer to home. I came across Code…read moreBlue on Facebook and figured it was worth checking out. They had a cute barn, decent size areas to ride, close to the trails, a stall, small private turnout areas and private tack closets. I brought my horse there a few weeks later. Things started off just fine for a while, then the things the owner had said would be taken care of never were. The rings were never dragged, weeks would go by. I could see not dragging the outdoor but the covered ring would freeze over and you had no where to do anything with your horse. The owner had stuck a round pen in the middle of the outdoor arena which turned it into a racetrack. I mean why was i paying board at a place with 2 arenas if neither have footing that is rideable? The workers were nice but knew nothing about horses. I would come out and find my horse in his turn out with his halter on and found him caught on the tree branches that hung into the pasture. Not to mention the hay nets that they had out in their turnouts, which is great to not waste hay, but not so great when they wouldn't throw the hay out that was left after it had rained. I would find moldy hay in horses hay net almost weekly or multiple times a week (depending upon the weather). The final straw for my was then the owner had these hay boxes made for the stalls. My horse is long and tall standing at 17.2, so adding something extra that extending off the stall wall doesn't work well. I understood the owners reasoning but I would have appreciated being asked if I wanted in my horses stall, that I pay for. I mean that would be like a landlord sticking something in your apartment without your say so. Anywho, these hay boxes were low, which a hay net hanging from them to the ground (they were may be 3ft off the ground). The edges of these custom boxes were not sanded . I had expressed my dislike of these boxes but my concerns were ignored. Needless to say, I got a text from the owner one day, while I was at work saying my horse ripped his face open while in his stall (she had no idea what it could have been). I rushed down there on my break, thankfully my vet said he didn't need the flap of skin hanging off his face didn't need stitches. My horses stall had blood smeared all over the walls, after a walk through I found a chunk of hair, skin and blood on the edge of the hay box. I was curious. The owner of the barn did not even apologize for what happened to my horse. Needless to say I came back later with a drill and took down the hay box. In short no I do not recommend this place. There are way more horses on the property than legally allowed to have according to the town of Islip. The only redeeming quality of this disgusting barn are the people and the horses who board there.

From the owner: We have 2 riding rings with lights. One is a covered ring…read more Backyard barn with a large barn feel. But small enough to be like a family. Heated bathroom. Short walk to Connequot Park. No thru street. Very safe. Mostly a trail riding barn.