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Admission from $12.
Cosley Zoo in Wheaton offers up-close encounters with nature across five acres of exhibits featuring white-tailed deer, red fox, Blanding's turtles, coyotes, llamas, and farm animals in natural habitats. Visitors explore these exhibits, enjoy the Coyote Café for hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and ice cream, and browse the Wild Side Gift Shop for souvenirs. The zoo runs seasonal programs including Pumpkin Fest, Boo Bash, and Festival of Lights, and is certified sensory inclusive by KultureCity. Accessible walkways accommodate strollers and visitors with mobility needs. Children from birth to age 11 receive free admission, Wheaton Park District residents with a valid Universal Resident ID enter free, and Gold Star Family Members receive free admission for themselves and one additional adult with valid Illinois identification.
Pick who’s coming and see the total. You’ll finish your booking on Cosley Zoo’s own ticket page. You pay there, not here.
Prices quoted for Oct 17
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Cosley Zoo’s ticket page, not here.
Price held for Thu, Oct 15 only. See other dates on Cosley Zoo’s site
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Cosley Zoo’s ticket page, not here.
Price held for Sat, Oct 24 only. See other dates on Cosley Zoo’s site
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Cosley Zoo’s ticket page, not here.
Price held for Fri, Oct 16 only. See other dates on Cosley Zoo’s site
Choose your tickets and they’ll be selected for you when you get there. You pay on Cosley Zoo’s ticket page, not here.
Prices from Cosley Zoo’s own ticket page (ticketing by FareHarbor) · read on , booking fee included. Prices change by date; the checkout shows today’s.
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Hours: January 2-March 31: 9A-4P daily; April 1-October 31: 9A-5P daily; November 1-day before Thanksgiving: 9A-4P daily; Day after Thanksgiving-December 23: 9A-9P daily; December 24: 9A-12P; December 26-30: 9A-9P daily; December 31: 9A-12P
Buy tickets on cosleyzoo.org →Prices quoted from cosleyzoo.org. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
One reason to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 1 – 31Season
The zoo features thousands of pumpkins lining the lawn, children's rides, and fall merchandise. Families can see animals, purchase pumpkins and gourds, and enjoy face painting on Saturdays.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Month of October | Daily 9A-5P | Cosley Zoo (1356 N Gary Ave)”
All children from birth to age 11 admitted free
“All Children (birth to age 11): Free!”
Free admission for Wheaton Park District residents with valid Universal Resident ID
“Wheaton Park District Residents: Free! with a Wheaton Park District Universal Resident ID*”
Free admission for Gold Star Family Member and one additional adult with valid Illinois ID showing Gold Star Emblem
“Gold Star Family Member: Free! Please show your Illinois driver's license or id card with the Gold Star Emblem to receive free zoo admission for you and one additional adult.”
1 miWheaton
Military Discount
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Wednesday - Monday, 9 am - 6 pm (seasonal)
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Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hours via Google Maps
4 miOct 5 – Feb 2 · Cosmic Bowling
Wheaton
Monday 3 PM–11 PM, Tuesday–Wednesday 9 AM–11 PM, Thursday–Saturday 9 AM–12 AM, Sunday 9 AM–11 PM
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Mon: Closed; Tue–Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun: Closed
Hours via Google Maps
1 miOct 10 · DIY Creative Crafting: Accessories
Wheaton
Monday-Friday: 8:30A-4:30P | Saturday & Sunday: 12-4P
3 miOct 9 – Nov 13 · First Division Museum Tour
Wheaton
Wednesday – Monday, 10 am – 5 pm
1 miWheaton
Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed
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