From gills to fur and feathers, there are plenty of animals to see at Thompson Park. But don't just look, listen too! You'll hear some fascinating noises happening all around you.

When you've finished at this Watertown wildlife attraction, why not check out Salmon Run Mall, New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, and Jefferson Community College? They're near Thompson Park and also a hit with travelers.

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Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

$405

per person

Feb 8 - Feb 14

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

St. Louis (STL) to Watertown (ART)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

When I first checked in and went to the room I was assigned, it was not the room I booked. I booked a room with a king bed and a pullout sofa bed. I wanted a spacious room plus a large enough bed to be able to toss and turn without pushing my boyfriend off the bed, so it had to be a king bed. The room I was given was a standard room with a queen bed. I went back to the hotel associate and explained this wasn't what I booked and definitely not what I paided for (I prepaid, the king bed w/sofa room was significantly more than a standard queen). I told him, don't care if it has the sofa bed or not but it has to be a king bed. Without issues he was able to switch my room to an even more spacious room. Bed was super comfortable, place was extremely clean and staff was friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Chateau Country Inn

$723

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 15

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Oklahoma City (OKC) to Watertown (ART)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)

I am able to bring my own food!

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

$738

per person

Feb 12 - Feb 15

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Oklahoma City (OKC) to Watertown (ART)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Clean room, nice staff. Only clean every third night of your stay

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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NYS Zoo is wonderful.

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