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Cosley Zoo

Category: Zoo,
Neighborhood: Suburbs, Wheaton,
1356 North Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL, 60187
(630) 665-5534
www.cosleyzoo.org

Situated on five acres and dotted with ponds, this nationally recognized zoo offers an intimate experience with a large variety of domestic farm animals and native Illinois wildlife. A stroll through the barn gives visitors an opportunity to encounter a wooly llama, playful goats and a host of other animals. Discover wildlife exhibits, with their shady expanses which immerse you in natural habitats for White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Three-toed Box Turtles, a Black-crowned Night Heron and a collection of other animals.

overall kidgrade rating: 9

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Price 10
Location 9
Parking 9
Kid Equipped 10

  • Hours:

    Open Year Round
    January-March: Daily 9:00am-4:00pm
    April-October: Daily, 9:00am-5:00pm.
    November: Daily, 9:00am-4:00pm
    After Thanksgiving-December 23: Daily, 9:00am-9:00pm
    December 26-30: Daily, 9:00am-9:00pm
    Christmas Eve: 9:00am-12:00pm
    Christmas Day: Closed
    New Years Eve: 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Price:

    Kids - Free, Nonresident Wheaton adults $2-3

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user rated: 9

Price 10
Location 10
Parking 7
Kid Equipped 10

07/05/12

Cosley Zoo is a very reasonably priced zoo in Wheaton. The parking is great if it’s not busy because the lot is close, but on really busy days the lot fills up and it can be difficult to find parking nearby. It’s small, but enough to spend a nice day there with the kids.

user rated: 9

Price 10
Location 9
Parking 9
Kid Equipped 9

06/01/11

We love Cosley Zoo as you can do it in one afternoon and not be crazed chasing your kids in a large zoo. They have mostly outdoor exhibits with deer, farm animals, rabbits, birds, and so on. They often have employees out and they are happy to talk to kids. Feeding time is around 4:00 PM so animals are happy eating. Great gift shop and lots of areas to bring a picnic lunch. Bring sunscreen, not much shade.

user rated: 10

Price 10
Location 9
Parking 10
Kid Equipped 10

05/25/11

Great outing with your kids!  The admission price is reasonable and they just expanded their parking to make room for more people.  The parking lot can get a little backed up but it is super convenient and right next to the entrance.  They have a cute little restored caboose with puzzles and games for the kids to play with.  It isn’t super big, but there is plenty there for the kids to see and enjoy.  In the fall, they have a great little hay pyramid and corn maze made just for smaller kids.  We love Cosley and recommend it to all.

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