named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of rescued animals such as rabbits, ducks, chickens, goats, and sheep into homes, classrooms, or farms for a donation
Animal Farm Petting Zoo
Public access zoo allowing up-close animal interactions, hand-feeding, pony rides, and a safari train ride on a 10-acre property in Manorville, NY
Rescue and Shelter Program
Provides long-term care and sanctuary for homeless, unwanted, and abandoned animals, including farm animals, birds, and exotics
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Offers up-close animal interactions and educational experiencesProvides hands-on animal encounters for visitors, including petting and hand-feeding animals with approved feed buckets sold on-site, bottle-feeding baby pigs, goats, and sheep using $5 milk bottles, and pony rides for children at $5 per ticket. Also includes a scenic Safari Train ride for families at $5 per ticket.
- Operates an educational animal farm and public zoo facilityRuns a 10-acre zoo facility open to the public six days a week during spring and fall seasons, offering educational and recreational experiences through animal habitats, daily activities, and family-friendly amenities including playgrounds, picnic areas, and a snack bar. The facility operates from 11 AM to 5 PM, seven days a week during peak seasons.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Facilitates animal adoptions with donation-based feesOffers adoption services for animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, chickens, goats, and sheep, focusing on older, calmer former pets separated from families, with specified donation fees such as $50 for rabbits and $25 for ducks and guinea pigs.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosts paid birthday parties with animal interaction componentsHosts birthday parties that include full park access and animal interaction activities such as petting and cuddling in the Baby Barn, priced at $14.95 per person with a minimum of 20 attendees and a $100 non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Rescues and provides long-term care for unwanted, abused, and abandoned animalsOperates a rescue program that provides shelter, care, and permanent housing for hundreds of unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals, including mini cows, ponies, monkeys, emus, parrots, and other species, in thoughtfully constructed habitats.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$804K
Contributions & grants$8K1%
Program service revenue$711K88%
Investment income$85K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$551K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$387K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.16M
Cash$2.08M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves45.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ALBACH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $80K |
| KELSEY ALBACH | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $35K |
board members · 1
- TRACY LUYSTER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Used for real-time updates on park hours, closures, and weather-related changes.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share real-time updates on park hours, weather-related closures, and operational changes.
- Instagram Partner — Used for real-time updates on park hours, closures, and weather-related changes.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share real-time updates on park hours, weather-related closures, and operational changes.
- L I ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC Partner — Collaborates on animal adoption and care initiatives.
- Long Island Zoological Society Network — Operates the Animal Farm Petting Zoo as a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Animal-Centered Rescue and Sanctuary Modelmethodology: animal_rescue_and_sanctuaryBy providing long-term sanctuary and individualized care to unwanted or homeless animals, we improve animal welfare and promote public engagement, because prioritizing the animals' physical and psychological needs fosters sustainable rescue outcomes and authentic educational experiences.
- Welfare-First Adoption and Placement Philosophymethodology: animal_welfare-centered_adoptionBy exercising discretion in adoption decisions and placing animals based on temperament and suitability, we ensure long-term well-being, because recognizing the impact of environmental change on animal stress and health leads to more successful and ethical outcomes.