Samantha Boyd, 57, and her partner, 61-year-old Neal Weschler, are accused of animal cruelty and endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person.
Authorities say the conditions inside the home on Fort Salonga Road were extremely hazardous to the 206 animals and a 95-year-old woman who also lived there.
The animals, which included dogs, cats, and other wild animals were rescued from what police described as "deplorable" conditions in the home.
"The level of neglect was unconscionable as the animals were in poor condition and living in squalor," said Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina.
Officials say the other animals seized from the home include roosters, squirrels, ducks, pigeons, quail, rabbits, crows, starlings, geese, chipmunks, doves, chickens, hamsters, ferrets, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, voles, flying squirrels, parakeets, parrots, cockatoos, chinchillas, tortoises, turkeys, and various other species.
Authorities say the animals were living in cages with piles of waste and filth and had unsanitary food and water sources and were severely overcrowded.
The inside of the house was allegedly infested with insects, spiders and other pests.
The house was reportedly so crowded and cluttered with trash and debris that certain areas were impassable.
"The 95-year-old woman was essentially trapped inside her room," Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said.
That woman is out of the home and receiving care.
The DA says part of the problem is the home that called itself a wildlife rehab center is located in a suburban neighborhood rather than out in the country in a larger, professional facility.
"A lot of people are getting their license just so they can hoard wild animals and keep them as pets and wild animals belong in the wild," said John Di Leonardo with Humane Long Island.
Home-based animal rehabs are licensed by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.
While the homeowner is licensed, the district attorney says he has told the DEC about the charges.
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