New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, Watertown NY
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N 43° 57.708 W 075° 53.192
18T E 428877 N 4868011
Established in 1920, the Thompson Park Zoo is the only zoo in the world dedicated to exhibit species native to New York State.
Waymark Code: WM9RXC
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2010
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Exhibiting species native to New York State abundant, threatened or endangered animals, including wolverines, bears, eagles, mountain lions and more make their home at our 32-acre Zoo.

Wolverine Gulo gulo. One of the largest extant mustelids, Gulo gulo's head and body length is 25-41 in (65-105 cm) and tail length is 6-10 in (17-26 cm). Wolverines are extremely strong and aggressive for their size, and they have been reported to drive bears, cougars, and even packs of wolves from their kills.
Zoo Website address: [Web Link]

Admission Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
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