named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Homeschool Program
Provides structured, curriculum-aligned environmental education and hands-on learning experiences for homeschool students of all ages.
Internship Program
Summer program for college students to gain hands-on experience in animal care, education, guest hospitality, and trail maintenance at the Long Island Game Farm.
Scout Troop Programs
Partnership with Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops to support community service projects, badge completion, and leadership development through wildlife and environmental education.
Songbird Sessions
Music concert series held at the Long Island Game Farm featuring local and regional songwriters, designed to connect audiences with nature through storytelling and live performances.
Universal Access Woodland Trail
Accessible nature trail designed to accommodate visitors of all abilities, enhanced by projects such as the Sensory Garden built by Eagle Scout Sam Zvolensky.
Volunteer Corps
Engages community members in supporting wildlife sustainability through volunteer work at the Long Island Game Farm.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Connecting people with wildlife through education and experiencesConducts awareness activities, educational programs, and engaging cultural experiences to connect people with wildlife and the natural environment, primarily through programming at the Long Island Game Farm. Activities include classes, workshops, concerts, and nature-based events for diverse audiences.
- Operating educational and youth programs at Long Island Game FarmRuns educational classes, camps, homeschool programs, and youth engagement initiatives such as Scouts badge programs and internships, focused on conservation, animal care, and nature exploration. Camp Zoo offers multi-week summer sessions with hands-on science and nature activities for children.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Developing accessible infrastructure and memorial programsSupports the development of accessible natural spaces, including the Universal Access Woodland Trail and a Sensory Garden, and offers memorial programs such as customized benches with personalized plaques to honor individuals.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding conservation and sustainability initiativesChannels revenue from its membership program to support the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability and Amazon Conservation, funding broader environmental and wildlife protection efforts.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting cultural and artistic programmingHosts cultural events including photography workshops, drawing classes, an artist-in-residency program, and music performances such as the Songbird Sessions Concert Series and themed shows like “Jack’s Waterfall,” offering public access to arts and nature-based entertainment.
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Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
- Managing volunteer and internship programsDevelops and coordinates volunteer and internship opportunities at the Long Island Game Farm, engaging individuals in animal care, education, guest hospitality, and trail maintenance.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Supporting wellness and social connection through natureOperates a Senior Social Club and other inclusive programs designed to promote wellness and social engagement through interaction with animals and nature.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Supporting youth-led conservation projectsPartners with youth groups on service projects including the design and construction of a Sensory Garden, a capybara shade shelter with educational components, and an accessible badge-earning program for Girl Scouts, enhancing animal welfare and public education.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$43K46%
Program service revenue$42K45%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +91.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- NICK JACINTO — BOARD MEMBER
- TONI CESTA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Amazon Conservation Funder — Receives support through membership revenues from the Long Island Capybara Club.
- Boy Scout Troop #221 Partner — Collaborated on Eagle Scout and other service projects at the Long Island Game Farm, including construction of a Sensory Garden.
- Daly’s Circle Funder — Sponsored the "Jack’s Waterfall" interactive music show.
- Girl Scout Troop #2986 Partner — Partnered on a Gold Award project to build a capybara shade shelter and educational display at the Long Island Game Farm.
- Girl Scout Troop #595 Partner — Collaborated on a Gold Award project to develop an accessible badge-earning program at the Long Island Game Farm, including online lessons and discounted admissions.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Collaborates on educational programs, internships, scout activities, and volunteer opportunities.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Collaborates with the Long Island Game Farm to provide guided access to its property and animal residents for educational photography workshops.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Founded in partnership with the Long Island Game Farm to support wildlife sustainability programs.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts Capybara Encounter Days and provides admission benefits to club members.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts homeschool enrichment classes in partnership with the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts interns for hands-on experience in animal care, education, and guest services.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts joint educational, cultural, and wellness programs with the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts memorial benches installed by the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability Inc.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Hosts the Songbird Sessions concert series at its venue, providing the physical location and setting for performances.
- Long Island Game Farm Partner — Partner organization where volunteer programs coordinated by the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability are implemented.
- Pete's Taverna Partner — Co-sponsors the Long Island Capybara Club and provides a venue for associated activities.
strategies · 3
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.
- Education and Awareness as Pathways to Engagementmethodology: education-and-engagementBy delivering education, awareness activities, and engaging experiences, we connect people with wildlife and nature because structured learning combined with emotional resonance increases public investment in conservation outcomes.
- Experiential Education for Wildlife Connectionmethodology: experiential-educationBy using immersive, hands-on learning with live animals, nature exploration, and interdisciplinary activities, we produce deeper understanding of wildlife and science because direct experience fosters emotional and cognitive engagement that traditional methods do not.
- Integrated Creative and Cultural Engagementmethodology: cultural-engagementBy combining cultural programming such as art, photography, and live music with conservation themes, we produce meaningful connections to nature because creative expression deepens emotional resonance and personal investment in wildlife sustainability.