Bramble Park Zoo

10/15/2026

🍬 join us 🍫

🎃 Two chances for Halloween fun with the City of Watertown!

Zoo Boo at Bramble Park Zoo: Trick-or-treat throughout the zoo.
‣ Saturday, October 24 | 2–5 p.m. (Pre-sale ticket holders can enter at 1 p.m.)
‣ $9 in advance or $10 at the door
‣ Advance tickets for sale at Runnings and the Bramble Park Zoo until Friday, Oct. 23.
‣ Note: LAZS memberships are not valid for youth (ages 3-12), Memberships valid for 13+, youth 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Spooktacular at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center: Stop by for FREE indoor trick-or-treating.
‣ Friday, October 30 | 4–6 p.m.
‣ Please use the north parking lot.

We hope to see you and your trick-or-treaters there!

10/14/2026

The Lake Area Zoological Society is thrilled and thankful for the continued support from the Watertown Area Community Foundation!

Guided by the mission of Women & Giving, our Girls Rule Program provides unique opportunities for at-risk girls to overcome barriers, build confidence and resilience, develop important life skills, and recognize their own potential.

Since 2009, the generosity of the Women & Giving donors has allowed LAZS to provide engaging activities for girls in the community each year--but the most remarkable outcome of the program is the relationships they build and the greater impact the girls continue to make in the community.

https://www.watertowncommunityfoundation.org/women-giving-awards-53624-to-support-local-women-and-children/?fbclid=IwdGRleAU7-otleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUQQt7CBdclisDIvy3_hP8bnAqxKPgHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5iK5XNwKIn4VXxTSeLo34Jfm-qZQpYT-TdUGg7tkj4wSPttsJONdfmake_DQ_aem_dI_EF5X5qqve62Z_MLDl1A

From helping families access basic necessities to creating opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive, the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s Women & Giving program is investing $53,624 in local nonprofits working to make a difference for women and children. The grants, awarded to 20...

10/11/2026

🍖🦴🐺 Family Feast! 🐺🦴🍖
Come watch the wolf pups enjoy some tasty natural enrichment right now before we close at 4pm! The sun is shining, the wind lightened up and the pups are gnawing away before their afternoon nap, right outside the viewing windows.
We are also open 10-4 tomorrow on the holiday! 🤗

10/10/2026

Open this weekend 10am-4pm

10/07/2026

A great news story on the recent golden eagle release! Also a great article in the comments from our local Watertown Current. Thank you Roger Whittle and KELOLAND News for the great news story!

Three young golden eagles are back in the wild after injuries brought each of them into the care of wildlife rehabilitators. Lazarus, Clay, and Ditch were all found in the Black Hills region.

10/07/2026

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BLACK HILLS, S.D. (KELO)– Three young golden eagles are back in the wild after injuries brought each of them into the care of wildlife rehabilitators. Lazarus, Clay, and Ditch were all found …

10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and cooked in our crazy South Dakota weather!

{KXLG, Watertown, SD} A little rain couldn't dampen the spirits at Bramble Park Zoo on Saturday as hundreds turned out for the Annual KXLG/Bramble Park Zoo Community Chili Cook-off, making