Run for the Animals RESULTS
5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile
Don’t miss this popular community race event that supports Cosley Zoo!
11/27-12/30: Festival of Lights & Tree Sale
A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. Cosley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery, hot chocolate, and a unique assortment of holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop.
10/1-10/31: Pumpkin Fest
Month of October | 9A-5P
Come see the animals and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn.
25 Year Vision for Exhibit Renovation
25 Year Vision for Exhibit Renovation Cosley Zoo has been in operation for over 50 years with many exhibits and support facilities showing signs of age and deterioration that have evolved beyond day to day maintenance. Using the results of the 2024 Zoo Existing Conditions Audit as a guide for prioritizing exhibit renovation, we [...]
Cosley Zoo welcomes two new animals to the zoo family
Publication Date: 11/06/2025 Cosley Zoo welcomes two new animals to the zoo family Contact: Margie Wilhelmi Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District 630.510.4984 | [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEATON – On Tuesday, October 21, the zoo welcomed two juvenile coyotes from a rehab center in California. The male is named River and [...]
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale – November 28-December 30
Publication Date: 11/04/2025 Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale - November 28-December 30 Contact: Margie Wilhelmi Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District 630.510.4984 | [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEATON – 20,000 twinkling lights, seasonal animal displays, and fresh evergreen trees are just a start to what you can expect during the [...]
NEW Hale Family Education Pavilion is Open at Cosley Zoo
Publication Date: 10/07/2025 NEW Hale Family Education Pavilion is Open at Cosley Zoo Contact: Margie Wilhelmi Director of Marketing, Wheaton Park District 630.510.4984 | [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEATON – Cosley Zoo recently completed the construction of the new Hale Family Education Pavilion. This new pavilion allows for [...]
Fall/Winter 2025 Cosley Tails
Cosley Tails Cosley Tails is our quarterly newsletter giving you the best zoo news, from feature articles about animals, staff, conservation and education, to events, programs, coupons, and membership information. Cosley Tails Archive Receive Cosley Tails as a Member Benefit Whether you’ve just joined the herd or been a proud supporter for decades, [...]
Cosley Zoo Uncorked 2025 Image Gallery
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8/3: Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic
Join the Cosley Foundation for the Mike Williams Cosley Zoo Classic Golf Outing!