Cosley Zoo, Educational animal facility in Wheaton, Illinois.
Description
Cosley Zoo is an animal facility on about 5 acres in Wheaton featuring native species and farm animals. Visitors encounter white-tailed deer, red foxes, turtles, and other regional creatures in open enclosures.
History
The zoo was founded in 1974 and grew from a small farm exhibit to become an animal and education center. Over the decades, more species were added and programs expanded to serve community needs.
Culture
The zoo allows visitors to connect with regional animal species and plays a role in helping the community understand local nature. Daily work with these creatures demonstrates why protecting native wildlife matters for the area.
Practical
The zoo is open most days and is best visited in dry weather since many pathways are outdoors. Comfortable shoes are recommended and visitors can follow the paved paths that wind through the grounds.
Did you know?
From November through December, the grounds transform with holiday lights and become a place for festive shopping. Visitors can purchase Christmas trees there and experience a seasonal setting that is quite different from regular operation.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Illinois).
Morton Arboretum
8.1 km
Chicago Golf Club
3.7 km
Masjid Darussalam
6.8 km
Lilacia Park
8.4 km
Rare Earths Facility
7.3 km
Old DuPage County Courthouse
2.1 km
Russell R. Kirt Prairie
5.6 km
DuPage County Historical Museum
1.8 km
Lake Ellyn Park
5 km
Blanchard Hall
2.1 km
Edman Memorial Chapel
1.9 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
1.6 km
Grand Theatre
1.6 km
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library
8.4 km
First Church of Lombard
8.5 km
Baitul Jaamay Mosque, Glen Ellyn
7.2 km
Alfred A. Schiller House
5.2 km
Glen Ellyn Main Street Historic District
4.5 km
Sacred Heart Church
8 km
George Baker House
6.2 km
Glen Ellyn Downtown North Historic District
4.5 km
West Chicago City Museum
6.9 km
First Division Museum at Cantigny
4.1 km
Glen Ellyn Downtown South Historic District
4.5 km
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
5.8 km
Wheaton Public Library
1.8 km
Adams Hall
1.9 km
Memorial Student Center
2.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes