Jack sticks his neck out!

Jack is wack — and Jack is back.

The Long Island Game Farm welcomes Jack the Giraffe just in time for the summer season.

Joining Jack are black-and-white-ruffed lemurs, gibbons and violet Turaco birds.

Jack’s a friendly dude and according to owner Melinda Novak “…is very beautiful.”

“Jack will enjoy spending the summer here because of the Long Island weather.” Who wouldn’t?

The black-and-white ruffed lemurs, the gibbons and the turaco birds will all welcome new and returning visitors.

Jack and his friends can be visited throughout the summer season, now through September 6, seven days a week. Mondays through Fridays, 10 am to 4:30 pm, (gates close at 5 pm) and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5:30 pm (gates close at 6pm)

Admission to the zoo for children (3-11) $15.45 + tax, adults $17.45 + tax, handicapped persons $9.95 plus tax, senior citizens $15.45 plus tax. Children under 3 are free. Tickets include rides, shows and attractions. Antique carousel and pony rides are extra.

Long Island Game Farm, [638 Chapman Boulevard in Manorville, (631) 878-6644]. For more information visit their Web site at www.LongIslandGameFarm.com.

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