Cosley Zoo To Remain Open Throughout Winter

WHEATON, IL — Those looking for something fun to do with the kids during the winter can look no further than Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. The zoo is staying open throughout the winter, with safety measures in place to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Cosley Zoo is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents can click the link to reserve a timed ticket slot. The last available time slot is at 3 p.m. daily.

The zoo has free admission for children 17 and under, zoo members and Wheaton Park District residents. Non-resident adults pay $8 for admission and resident adults and seniors over 55 pay $7 for admission.

Some safety measures Cosley Zoo has taken include enforcing a one-way path throughout the zoo and requiring masks for guests over 2 years old when a distance of six feet from other groups cannot be maintained.

"While many of us like to stay warm and cozy during cold weather, the winter is actually a great time to visit the zoo. Not only are the animals very active, but spending a little time outside in nature can do wonders for both our mental and physical health," Sue Wahlgren, Director of Cosley Zoo, said in a news release.