5K, 10K & Kids’ 1/2 Mile
Don’t miss this popular community race event that supports Cosley Zoo!

Create special holiday memories with a visit to Santa at Cosley Zoo. Enjoy festive craft activities, refreshments, and explore the zoo before or after your visit. Admission includes crafts, treats, and time with Santa, so be sure to bring your camera for a memorable photo. Santa’s Craft Corner takes place in the Kiebler Room on the second floor of the large barn and is accessible by stairs.

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.

Take an evening stroll through the zoo and enjoy family-friendly seasonal decorations and activities. Finish your visit by decorating a pumpkin or take one to go and decorate it at home! Get your costumes together and register early to secure your spot.

Join Cosley Zoo at Boo Bash, a new Halloween event created with neurodiverse children and their families in mind. Explore the zoo at your own pace in a safe, low-sensory way with activities that are fun, accessible, and engaging for all. Costumes are welcome.

Month of October | 9A-5P
Come see the animals and take in the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo’s lawn.