Individual and Family Programs

Cosley Zoo offers many exciting programs for animal lovers of every age! Check the chart below to find one that fits your schedule.

Program	Age	Schedule
Bookworms	18 mos.-4 yrs with adult	Wed. 9:30-10 am
Zoo Investigators	5-7 yrs.	Wed. 4-5 pm
Toddler Time	2-3 yrs. with adult	Mon. 9:30-10:30 am
Family Programs	All Ages*	Varies
Adult Programs	18+ yrs.	Varies
Camps	4-15 yrs.	Mon.-Fri., 3 hrs./day

*Unless otherwise noted.

How to Register

Current programs, dates, times, fees, and registration are all available through the Wheaton Park District online registration system. Please register for programs through the Wheaton Park District unless otherwise noted.

For more information, please contact us.

Fun-damentals of Zookeeping

Do you want to be a zookeeper? Come spend part of the day and work side by side with one of Cosley Zoo's Animal Care staff. Assist with routine cleaning and care, provide enrichment to the animals, and be a part of a training demonstration. Participants will also receive a certificate, special souvenir, and photo.

Details:

Available Sunday or Friday all year from 9 am-1 pm
Ages: 14+
Cost: $120/Cosley Zoo Member; $150/Non-member

To sign up, call the Cosley Zoo Education Department at 630.665.5534.

Morning Chores

Have you ever wanted to help take care of animals on a farm? Well now is your chance to get a first-hand experience. Join the staff as you help clean and bed stalls, feed some farm animals, and try your hand at grooming.

Details:

Available Saturday mornings, April-September, from 7:15-9:15 am
Ages: 8+ with an adult
Cost: $15/Cosley Zoo Member; $20/Non-member

To sign up, call the Cosley Zoo Education Department at 630.665.5534.

Special Events

For a list of upcoming special events, please click here.

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