"Baby Animal Day" on Saturday, May 13 at Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank

Written by Chris Boyle | 12. May 2023

This year’s annual “Baby Animal Day” takes place Saturday, May 13 at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank. The event welcomes the return of warm weather, as well as the arrival of newborn farm animals each spring.

Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, “Baby Animal Day” appeals to the entire family. It offers food and artisan craft vendors, farm animal interactions in two nursery pens, hayrides, “touch a truck,” live music, model aircraft demonstrations, and more included with ticket purchase.

WHAT: “Baby Animal Day” event.

Annual event that welcomes the spring births of baby animals.
Wide assortment of food vendors, small businesses and activities.

WHEN: Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 9:00am to 4:00pm.

WHERE: Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank.

WHO: Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County.

TICKETS: $15 for pre-registrants age three or above. $20 for attendees at the gate.

Attendees must purchase tickets to participate. No open-toed shoes are permitted in the animal areas.

Purchase advance tickets via Eventbrite (https://rebrand.ly/BabyAnimals)

About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

Established in 1917, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk) is a non-profit community education agency that works to preserve the county’s agricultural resources, marine life, protect our eco-systems, support families, provide community service opportunities for youth, and advance research-based education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Affiliated with Cornell University as part of the national land grant university system, CCE Suffolk’s staff consists of educators, researchers, specialists, and support personnel who are dedicated to making Suffolk County a desirable place to live and work.

CCE Suffolk is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under an organizational model approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York.

More information is available at http://ccesuffolk.org.