Bramble Park Zoo Invites Community Input for Future Master Plan

Join the Bramble Park Zoo's community meeting on March 26 to help shape its future! Share your ideas and feedback at the Master Plan Stakeholder Meeting, 5:30 PM, Discovery Classrooms at the Zoo.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Bramble Park Zoo is embarking on a comprehensive master planning process to chart its future, and city officials are asking residents to help shape that vision.

The zoo, a staple of the Watertown Park, Recreation & Forestry Department, is seeking community-driven ideas and feedback as it begins designing a roadmap for upcoming improvements and long-term goals.

Public Meeting Details

To facilitate this discussion, a public meeting has been scheduled to allow residents to share their perspectives on the zoo’s direction.

·         Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

·         Time: 5:30 PM

·         Location: Discovery Classrooms at Bramble Park Zoo

Zoo officials emphasize that community input is a vital component of this process, ensuring that the master plan reflects the needs and desires of the local population. Whether it involves animal exhibits, educational programming, or facility enhancements, the feedback gathered during this session will directly influence the zoo’s evolution.

For those seeking more information or who are unable to attend the meeting, inquiries can be directed to Kelli Fritz, Public Information Officer, at (605) 753-0958 or via email at kfritz@watertownsd.us.