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Tackapausha Preserve and Museum is a hidden gem on the glorious South Shore of Long Island. First acquired by the County of Nassau in 1938, it has been become a staple for visitors as well as for class trips for local schools and children's organizations like the boys scouts and girls scouts. It is an 84 acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small animals and countless species of birds. Over 170 different species have been identified within the preserve making it a bird watchers paradise. Bird watchers come from near and far to catch a glimpse of species in their natural habitat like the beautiful Ruby Throat Humming Bird. Tackapausha preserve also consists of an impressive 3,000 square foot indoor, interactive, hands-on-museum, sure to delight even the most curious young visitors. The museum consists of displays defining the ecological system of long island by exhibiting small animals like hedgehogs and porcupines, reptiles, snakes, opossum, and even rare creatures like the famous snow owl. A must see for all is the one of a kind bat enclosure. Many animals that reside at the museum are rescues that are unable to return safely to their natural habitat and thus are cared for by the knowledgeable and attentive staff. Some animals just spend a little time recuperating before being released back into their natural environment. Staff members anxiously await visitors so they can marvel in amazement at the beauty of beloved residents.