Pumpkin Fest at Cosley Zoo
Visitors can see the zoo animals and stroll among thousands of pumpkins spread across the lawn. A daily scavenger hunt and children's rides offer fun for kids. Seasonal items including apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, straw bales, and fall gifts are available for purchase.
Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2026 All ages Official site
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Plan Your Visit
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Tickets
Regular admission rates apply. Children’s rides are available for an additional fee.
Hours
9A-5P daily.
Food & Drink
Apples and cider are available to purchase.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Face painting is offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a donation.
- Dress for the weather, as the zoo is an outdoor facility that operates rain or shine.
- Note that public duck feeding is suspended to protect the zoo's birds from avian influenza.
Special Events & Promotions
- A scavenger hunt is available daily.
- Face painting is offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a donation.
Links & Contact
Run by Wheaton Park District
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Frequently Asked Questions
What seasonal items are available for purchase?
Visitors can buy apples, gourds, pumpkins, cider, cornstalks, straw bales in various sizes, and fall gifts at the Wild Side Gift Shop.
What activities are offered for children?
Children can enjoy a daily scavenger hunt, children's rides, and Saturday face painting.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Cosley Zoo is an outdoor facility and remains open rain or shine.
Where do proceeds from purchases go?
Proceeds from event purchases directly benefit Cosley Zoo.
How does the zoo use pumpkins for its animals?
Pumpkins are used as enrichment and diet for animals such as deer, cranes, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, lynx, reptiles, and domestic stock.
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