Wildlife and Ecology Center

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249 Buckley Rd
Holtsville, NY 11742

The Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park & Animal Preserve in Holtsville, NY, opened in 1974 on a former landfill site on Buckley Road. This public park offers a range of amenities including swimming pools, hiking trails, an ecology center, greenhouses, a free zoo, and a picnic area for visitors to enjoy.

In addition to its recreational facilities, the park hosts holiday events, tours, and environmental education programs for both children and adults. With a focus on conservation and education, the Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park & Animal Preserve provides a unique and informative experience for visitors of all ages.

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Samantha C.
10/2/2025

Updating this, because I heard the news that they were closing the site at the end of the year and this hurts my heart. If the animals were being mistreated I wish they were doing things to remedy...

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Ernie F.
4/8/2023

This review will be covering the park and trail. A group of us came here to kill time, and there's a lot to take in. The parking lot is pretty huge, with a number of spaces to hold plenty. It...

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Christy C.
5/24/2022

The Wildlife and Ecology Center zoo is a hidden gem in Brookhaven. It is free to enter, but you will need to pay for meter parking in the parking lot unless you have a parking permit. The zoo...

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Melissa V.
9/30/2022

Such a cute place to bring the kids, strollers, or even just yourself to relax. There's a track that you can walk, it has exercise stations and bench's if you need a break. The parking lot is...

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Gail B.
5/15/2020

I come here several times a week to walk after teleworking all day during the COVID quarantine. It is easy to find a parking space because the parking lot is huge. In the late afternoon I...

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