Watertown's Thompson Park Zoo and its new director are getting ready for winter but not planning to hibernate when it comes to trying to attract more visitors. Attendance was off this year, but Director John Wright says he wants to boost community support for the privately operated Zoo.
Mr. Wright has made a good impression since his arrival from Mississippi and I am sure will rally the support needed. The Zoo, along with the Park and the city's many recreation programs provide quite a range of activities for families.
I would hope the city's new Recreation Department leadership will work to build synergisms with the Zoo and other private organizations to further improve what is offered.
Watertown Daily Times Watertown zoo director aims to boost community support
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So many things could bring the zoo back to life. Make sure the schools include time for school trips...even if you have to maybe give out some grants. Jeff. Co. BOCES could have a new class program to learn work at a zoo. Interns about the same age as the young childern going there would be a big bonus. Kids understand kids. A few free days would bring back interest. A free day with several buckets around the zoo for money to be thrown into. People don't mind throwing a few bucks in when the day is free. The membership deals they have seem almost nose in the air kind of thing. Make it one family membership program for all.
Family assets???
What do you know about family?
I know you treat your mother like gold
and your dog like gold
and have lots of close friends
But you never procreated...so quit talking about family...that is Smiths area of expertise.
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