Cosley Zoo

07/25/2024

to the Cosley Classic Golf Outing in 1988! The tradition of lunch from the grill still carries on today. Register for this year's Classic taking place Monday, August 5: https://bit.ly/3WeNiBb.

07/24/2024

We are excited to share that Keilah Jude, the current Miss Wheaton will be on-site at our Anniversary Celebration event on Saturday, August 17! She will be greeting guests and handing out the swag bags to the first 100 families.

07/24/2024

This week we are celebrating ! Our animal care staff works incredibly hard to ensure the health and well-being of all our animal residents 365 days a year. Thank you for all that you do!

07/19/2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a zoo?

Come find out! We are now accepting applications for our Junior Zookeeper Program! Junior Zookeepers (JZs) are young adults, 7th through 12th grade, that love animals and desire to learn more about careers in zoos and conservation. Cosley Zoo provides JZs with opportunities to experience a variety of zoo jobs, from animal care, informal education, and guest engagement!

Throughout the year, JZs can participate in a variety of activities such as animal behavior data collections, facilitating education carts, and assisting with special events. Additionally, teens have the opportunity to earn experience in animal handling and zookeeper mentorship by meeting specific hour requirements.

Head to cosleyzoo.org and select the teen opportunities tab to learn more and apply. Applications are due Wednesday, July 31st.

07/17/2024

This year’s Mike Williams Cosley Classic Golf Outing is proudly presented by Advanced Intelligence Engineering. THANK YOU for celebrating Cosley Zoo's 50th anniversary with us!

Join us on Monday, August 5 at Arrowhead Golf Club to golf with Advanced Intelligence Engineering and our other amazing sponsors. https://bit.ly/3WeNiBb

07/11/2024

to Cosley Zoo’s early years! From the late 1970’s through the 1980’s, the Zoo housed fallow deer. Unlike our native whitetail deer that lose their spots as they grow from a fawn to an adult, the smaller European fallow deer keep their spots throughout their whole life.

07/10/2024

📢Attention all businesses! 📢

Join us at this year’s Mike Williams Cosley Classic Golf Outing on Monday, August 5 at Arrowhead Golf Club! Not only will you connect with your team and other leaders in the community, but you will get to par-TEE with us to celebrate Cosley Zoo's 50th anniversary.

Golfer registration is included with select sponsorship levels. Check out our promotional opportunities and register today! https://bit.ly/3WeNiBb

07/09/2024

Thursday’s forecast is showing signs of sunshine and 82 degrees! The perfect combination for our Uncorked event. Enjoy 50+ wines, delicious appetizers and great company with your friends this Thursday, July 11. https://bit.ly/4aNGgHI

07/06/2024

A look inside the caboose at Cosley Zoo! The caboose lets visitors interact with activities that teach how people are similar to animals.

07/05/2024

Our Animal Care Fall internship application is open throughJuly 15. For more information or to apply, please visit our website (https://rb.gy/uju8qs).

07/02/2024

Ready for an unforgettable day on the green at Arrowhead Golf Club? Grab three of your friends and sign up for our upcoming Mike Williams Cosley Classic Golf Outing on Monday, August 5!

The day promises to be filled with fun, friendly competition, gimmicks and more. Register today: https://bit.ly/3WeNiBb

07/01/2024

Did you know that we have an ice cream 🍦 flavor at Kilwins in Wheaton!? Available through August 17, try the Cosley Zoo Blue ice cream!

06/30/2024

Today we are celebrating 3 birthdays at Cosley Zoo!

One of our animal ambassadors, Coal – a black rat snake, is celebrating his 9th birthday. While he lives behind-the-scenes, he can be seen during a variety of programming including school and scout programs and birthday parties.

Both of our North American porcupines, Mable (lighter coloration) and Sabel (darker coloration), are both celebrating their 4th birthdays. They are celebrating their first birthday at Cosley Zoo after arriving here in the fall of 2023. They’ve settled in nicely in their habitat and are a fan favorite with visitors.

06/29/2024

Uncork and unwind on Thursday, July 11 at Uncorked at Cosley Zoo, our annual wine-tasting event. This unique event gives attendees an evening filled with wine sampling, live entertainment, appetizers, mingling with the animals and more. Don’t miss out and collect this year’s commemorative wine glass- available to the first 450 guests! Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/4aNGgHI

06/28/2024

We're only 50 days away from Cosley Zoo's 50th anniversary celebration! 🎉

Join the fun on Saturday, August 17, from 9A to 2P at Cosley Zoo. The first 100 families will receive a free swag bag, plus enjoy a scavenger hunt, history chats, refreshments and more throughout the event! Regular admission rates apply. Shoutout to Macaroni KID Wheaton IL who is our 50th Anniversary Media Sponsor!

06/27/2024

to the caboose. The caboose has been a part of Cosley Zoo since 1976. Today, children can learn about how animals are like people through various sensory activities available in the caboose.

06/26/2024

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Are you a Rose, Merlot or Chardonnay person? Try your favorites and new wines at Uncorked at Cosley Zoo on Thursday, July 11. Appetizers will be provided by Corky's Catering. Tickets are available for purchase here: https://bit.ly/4aNGgHI

06/20/2024

to story time in the Kiebler Barn.

06/19/2024

Update:

Picnic with the Animals has been cancelled.

Due to the extremely hot weather conditions which limits the activities, we are cancelling the event. At this time, we have no plans to reschedule.
Any current ticket holders, will be contacted directly.

We are only a few days away from Picnic with the Animals! Come join us for a family fun after-hours event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website https://cosleyzoo.org/programs/.

06/18/2024

Today we are celebrating Veterinary Appreciation Day! Did you know that Cosley Zoo works with a team of veterinarians? They come to the zoo regularly to ensure all our animals are healthy. Thank you for all you do for our animals!

Photo 1 caption: Dr. Lewis, one of our equine vets, and her team x-ray our donkey’s (Elmo) hooves.

Photo 2 caption: Dr. Zollinger examining dry skin on our llama Cora.

06/17/2024

We are only a few days away from Picnic with the Animals! Come join us for a family fun after-hours event. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website https://cosleyzoo.org/programs/.

06/15/2024

🎉 Celebrate Father’s Day with an unforgettable golf outing! 🏌️‍♂️ Treat Dad to a day on the green enjoying his favorite sport and creating lasting memories. 🌟

Grab your tickets now for the Cosley Classic Golf Outing, happening Monday, August 5. There are limited spots available, so register today! ⛳️ https://bit.ly/3WeNiBb

06/14/2024

Join the Cosley Zoo Conservation Crew team for Plastic-Free July! Plastic Free Ecochallenge invites you to develop your own personal challenge for the month of July to limit your plastic consumption for the health of our planet and our communities.

Anyone can join our team! Link to sign-up: https://shorturl.at/GNmzX
For more information, visit https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/.

06/13/2024

to the old critter cart used for educational opportunities at the zoo.

06/11/2024

It’s International Lynx Day! Come visit our Canada lynx sisters Poppy and Sage today or on your next visit to Cosley Zoo.

Canada lynx are a threatened species and are a part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP). The goal of an SSP is to create healthy and genetically diverse populations that can be reintroduced to nature.

Fun fact about Canada Lynx: They have distinguishing black marks, called tufts, on the top of their ears and scientists still don’t know the purpose of them.

06/10/2024

Bring your own picnic and join us for an evening of fun at Cosley Zoo! There will be games, animal visits, and activities for the whole family.

50% of net proceeds will be donated to red wolf conservation.

For more details or to purchase tickets, please visit our website https://cosleyzoo.org/programs/.

06/07/2024

Did you hear? Olivia thinks snakes are cool!

For 50 years, Cosley Zoo has created countless magical moments like this one. Will you please make a gift to Cosley Zoo today to help us encourage more kids like Olivia to appreciate wildlife and care for the natural world? https://cosleyzoo.kindful.com/

06/06/2024

to a Girl Scout Brownie group visiting the zoo. Today we offer various one-of-a-kind live animal programs for scouts that help them meet their badge requirements! To learn more visit https://bit.ly/4aHv7rA.

06/03/2024

Then and Now with Lauren C.! Thank you to Lauren who assists with some of our marketing efforts for sharing your Cosley Zoo story with us.

Growing up as a child, my mom would take my cousin, brother and I to Cosley Zoo. When I started working at the Wheaton Park District over a year ago, I mentioned to my mom that my office was located next door to Cosley Zoo. She couldn’t believe it as she told me how often we visited Cosley Zoo when we were kids. So, I checked back through photo albums and although I couldn’t find many photos, I found one at the duck pond and caboose (I am wearing the pink shirt). I had fun recreating the photos, 10+ years later. I love seeing how much the zoo has grown, and my favorite new memories include walking the duck pond area and watching the goats.