Lake Area Zoological Society and the Bramble Park Zoo
Museums & Institutions - Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Lake Area Zoological Society and the Bramble Park Zoo Employees
Lake Area Zoological Society and the Bramble Park Zoo Details
Bramble Park Zoo (BPZ) in Watertown, SD was founded in 1912 when the City Council accepted and placed on display a collection of pheasants and waterfowl donated by Mr. Frank Bramble. In 1940, the collection was moved from a park near downtown Watertown to its present location, where WPA constructed new exhibits forming the nucleus of the zoo. In the ensuing years, the zoo continued to add native species as well as some exotic species such as primates, big cats, hoofstock and more. Bramble Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The mission of Bramble Park Zoo is to promote wildlife understanding and conservation through public education, maintenance of superior exhibits and high quality care for the animal collection. We also strive to provide our patrons with an enjoyable recreational experience. Bramble Park Zoo seeks to accomplish this mission by: a) Providing our visitors with a pleasant recreational setting in which they may view native South Dakota wildlife, animals from around the world and selected endangered species. b) Acting as a wildlife rehabilitation center. c) Presenting educational programs to all age groups, which enhance their understanding and respect for wildlife. d) Providing a quality product in a friendly manner at a reasonable price to assure our ability to fulfill this mission.
