Every child loves to visit fun places and attractions; as a parent you can motivate your children to learn through the use of fun activities. Families exploring the interactive hands-on exhibits at the Children's Maritime Museum at Port Jefferson will enjoy the excitement of scientific discovery, develop a broadened cultural awareness and experience a sense of artistry while learning about Long Island's rich and varied maritime heritage.

The Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City is an exciting place that stimulates a child's natural curiosity and educates them through exploration and play. The museum opened as a private, not-for-profit institution in November 1993 and invites visitors of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to explore freely, discover their passions, and appreciate the communities and the world we share.

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo is entering its 40th season as the largest combined children's zoo and wildlife park on Long Island. They offer families a natural environment where they can learn about wildlife and animals through education and entertainment.

The Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site, Park & Animal Preserve in Holtsville is located on a reclaimed landfill. The landfill closed in 1974 and ever since then the Town of Brookhaven Highway Department employees had worked to revegetate the hills once filled with garbage and to build a modern recreational and educational facility. Some of the amenities at the Holtsville Park include a triple pool complex, exercise-trail fitness course, nature preserve and ecology center, featuring mountain lions and eagles, ecology exhibits and tours, free compost, greenhouses, picnic area and a zoo with free admission.