The Catskill Game Farm is a treasured keepsake for thousands of baby boomers and beyond in upstate New York. One look at these photographs and I’m sure it will all come back to you in an instant.
The Game Farm, once America’s largest private family zoo, was a wonderland of hands-on experiences, an introduction to a variety of animals, and a fun amusement park all rolled into one. Families from New York and beyond would head to the Catskill Game Farm for a fun family day of hands-on animal experiences. How many remember feeding the bears? Pet the deer? Ride on the old fire truck? Bringing home a treasure from the gift shop? A day trip to the Catskill Game Farm was always an unforgettable adventure and often a tradition passed down from generation to generation while it was still open and running.
These photos will tell the story!
And… the Old Catskill Game Farm lives on today as the Catskill Mountains charming inn. Yes, you can actually spend the night in a quirky game farm building (the giraffe building!). A truly one-of-a-kind experience that will bring back those fond family memories of years past.
Check out this story and great photos and get ready to take a trip back to the fabulous golden days of your youth and visit the beloved Catskill Game Farm! If you have any memories or photos of the Catskill Game Farm, please share them with us!
Keeping the memories of the Catskill Game Farm alive! Look at these photographs!
There may be no greater baby boomer memory for kids in upstate New York than a visit to the Catskill Game Farm. At one time, this special place was the largest private family zoo in America. It operated from 1933 to 2006.
And if you have any memories to share from the Catskill Game Farm, feel free to do so on our Facebook page!
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