Situated on five acres, dotted with ponds, this nationally recognized zoo offers an intimate experience with a large variety of domestic farm animals and native Illinois wildlife. Paved pathways welcome you, creating accessibility throughout the zoo. A stroll through the barn gives visitors an opportunity to encounter a rare American Cream Draft Horse, wooly llamas, playful goats and a host of other animals. Wind along the paths to discover the wildlife exhibits, with their shady expanses, that immerse you in natural habitats for White-Tailed Deer, Red Fox, Three-toed Box Turtle, Black-crowned Night Heron and a collection of other animals.
While the animals are the main attraction, the zoo also features a historical train station, a railroad caboose, a tree-lined picnic area, a unique gift shop and a seasonal concession stand. Throughout the year, Cosley Zoo offers a wide variety of educational programs,special events and opportunities to become involved with the zoo and its animals.
Cosley Zoo is a facility of the Wheaton Park District
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Our Mission:
"To promote understanding of the relationship among humans, animals and the environment through recreation, education and wildlife conservation."
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