The Long Island Game Farm, situated on Chapman Boulevard in Manorville, New York, was established in 1970 by Stanley Novak.
Stanley Novak, his wife Diane and daughters Melinda and Susan built the zoo on 29 acres (12 ha).
Today the Game Farm is home to over 200 animals. For many people, visiting the game farm is a yearly tradition. The Long Island Game Farm is one of the oldest and most well-known establishments in Manorville, and has been one of the town's major landmarks since its opening.
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