Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables

Bailiwick Animal Park & Riding Stables combines a small animal park with a long-running horseback riding operation at the foot of the Catskill Mountains. The animal park is a compact, walkable collection of domestic and exotic animals, many of which arrived through rescue, donation, or special placement and remain at the property permanently. The setting and family-operated scale give it a more personal character than a large conventional zoo.

The animal collection includes Bengal tigers, bears, zebras, camels, kangaroos, bison, birds, reptiles, and a range of farm animals, with designated areas where guests can feed some of the friendlier species. The property also offers guided horseback trail rides through forests and open fields, with horses matched to riders of different experience levels. That combination makes Bailiwick suited to travelers looking for a smaller wildlife stop that can be paired with an outdoor equestrian experience. The animal park is relatively easy to explore on foot, while the riding operation provides a separate way to experience the Catskill landscape.