The South Shore Nature Center in East Islip is the home of a small museum where kids can get a closeup look at some native Long Island wildlife, as well as an extensive complex of walking trails.
The Tanglewood Nature Preserve in Rockville Centre is the home of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, featuring many live animal displays and a nature walk around the pond.
The Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown is home to a large rehabilitation aviary, public gardens, a natural history museum, working farm and a vivarium.