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Website: cosleyzoo.org
Phone: (630) 665-5534
Cross Streets: Between Gary Ave/W Hawthorne Blvd and Gary Ave/Jewell Rd
Open now
- Tue 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1356 N Gary Ave Wheaton, IL 60187 ·531.87 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
tripadvisorDidn’t know this zoo existed. So had to come. I had a wonderful time at the zoo! Loved how the zoo is set up. All the greenery was spectacular. Even the animals enclosure was huge with greenery scenes. I loved the variety of animals and they looked very well kept. Loved all the different outdoor displays about reading about the animals and buildings. Artwork though out the zoo was very creative. Loved the Caboose and gift shop. I highly recommend this zoo! It’s just the right size and I didn’t feel overcrowded.
MoreA perfect place and size for an outing with my 20 month old grandson. He could explore in and out of the stroller, and it was a fun relaxing time for both of us. We stayed about 90 min. Very affordable and free parking too.
MoreWe stopped to visit the zoo while driving home to Michigan from Wisconsin on a 4 day holiday. It was a perfect place to stop and let the grandkids stretch their legs while getting an up close look at some animals. It’s a small zoo, so you can be done in under an hour, or you could spend more time if you want. Paved paths make it easy for wagons, and strollers. There’s a lot of shade, which we were very grateful for on the very hot 4th of July. Staff members were very friendly and kind too.
MoreVery clean and well-kept. Not a ton of animals, and more farm animals, but allowed a good hour to stretch legs that had been sitting in the car. My family’s admission was free since we are members of another accredited AZA member.
Moreour family absolutely loves Cosley. it has become a weekly trip that is always fun and exciting. for the 1st time we did the Bedtime stories and my two boys (4 and 2) absolutely LOVED it! the books, the craft, meeting an animal (their favorite part) and then going around and saying good night to the barn animals. they have been talking about it non stop! thanks you Cosley for the great memories!! look forward to the next one!
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