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Contest
Cosley Zoo Needs Your Help! A new Bobcat exhibit is being constructed this year thanks to the efforts of the Cosley Foundation, the Wheaton Park District, and Cosley Zoo supporters.
Contest to Name the New Bobcat Mascot at Cosley Zoo
We would like your help in naming the new bobcat mascot that will be helping us celebrate the upcoming arrival of the bobcats to Cosley Zoo in the fall of 2012. The bobcat mascot suit is light brown with black stripes and black tipped ears. All entries must be submitted by noon on February 28, 2012. The winning name will be chosen by March 6, 2012 and the winner will receive a gift basket from Cosley Zoo ($100 value) and are invited to attend the Wheaton City Council meeting on March 19, 2012 at 7pm to be recognized. Contest participants must be 18 years old to enter or have a parent or guardian approve their submission.
In order to help you think of a good name, we thought you might want to know a few facts about bobcats:
- Mammal, Carnivore with an average life span in the wild is 10 to 12 years
- Size: Head and body, 26 to 41 in: tail, 4 to 7 in (roughly twice as big as the average housecat)
- Weight: 11 to 30 lbs
- The most abundant wildcat in the U.S.
- Elusive and nocturnal, and are rarely spotted by humans
- Have long legs, large paws and tufted ears
- Relative of the Canada lynx
- Brown or brownish red with a white underbelly and short, black-tipped tail
- Named for its tail, which appears to be cut or "bobbed"
- Fierce hunters, and often kill prey much bigger than themselves
- For more information on bobcats, see http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/bobcat/.
Good luck and thank you for your assistance in naming our new bobcat mascot!
Bobcat Mascot Tryouts
Cosley Zoo is seeking 4-5 volunteers to represent the Zoo, in the new bobcat costume, at various community events from March through October 2012. Events may include, but are not limited to, a Wheaton City Council meeting, Taste of Wheaton appearances (May 31-June3), 4th of July Parade and Fireworks (July3 & 4), area business ribbon cutting ceremonies, Chamber of Commerce luncheons, local cable TV appearances, a Kane County Cougar’s Game and more.
This is a great and fun way for students to earn service hours!
Criteria to be the Bobcat Mascot:
- Must be a fan of Cosley Zoo
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must be in good physical condition
- Must have a good personality, a good sense of humor and be able to interact well with others
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must complete all paperwork required (volunteer application) by the Wheaton Park District that will be distributed at the first information meeting on February 23rd.
Dates to Remember:
An informational meeting will be held on February 23, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Rd. in the Arrowhead Room (room 230).
Tryouts will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:30pm at the Community Center in the Memorial Room (1st Floor).
A mascot clinic will be held for the winners on March 10, 2012 at 9:30am at the Community Center in the Arrowhead Room (room 230).
Community appearances will be held March through November.
Questions:
Please contact Cathy Hetrick at 630-510-4986 or chetrick@wheatonparks.org if you are interested in trying out or if you have any questions.
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