Detour Route to Cosley Zoo Starting March 24 | The City of Wheaton will be closing Gary Avenue from Prairie Avenue to Harrison Street while the Gary Avenue Improvement Project is underway. Access to the zoo will only be available from the north side of Gary Avenue during this time. View a map of the detour or more information on the City of Wheaton website.

Cosley Zoo sign and entrance on sunny day

Hours & Location

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the zoo!

Here is what you need to know for your visit:

Weather – The zoo is an outdoor facility open rain or shine.

Hours

January 1: CLOSED
January 2-March 31: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
April 1-October 31: 9A-5P daily (last admission 4:15)
November 1-day before Thanksgiving: 9A-4P daily (last admission 3:15)
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Day after Thanksgiving-December 23: 9A-9P daily
December 24: 9A-12P
December 25: CLOSED
December 26-30: 9A-9P daily
December 31: 9A-12P

Location

Address: 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton, Illinois 60187

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