Thompson Park in Watertown, NY is l...

Thompson Park in Watertown, NY is located between Lake Ontario and the Adirondack mountains. Despite the park's beauty, however, the Thompson Park Zoo was considered common of the worst in newly come years. Originally constructed in a 15-acre enclave of the park, the zoo was, until its late renovation, a financial burden to the city. During the late '80 municipal officials recognized the ne to improve access to the park. Consequently a partnership between the city and the Thompson Park conservancy form into groups a private, non-profit group incorporated by way of the leaders of the citizens, campaign, was created, and repair work began upon some of the infrastructure within the park.

Phase single of the zoo renovation, complet in 1993 included construction of handicapped-accessible walkways, service ways and plumbing and stem electrical, as well as a core of natural habitat exhibits. The minimal services provided through the old zoo were