Cosley Zoo

Perfect little zoo for littles! So glad I discovered this gem of a zoo after having my second child with a toddler to entertain. Even though we live in Naperville it’s worth the trek because my toddler is obsessed with farm animals and it’s a very manageable outing with an infant and toddler. It’s a very manageable size for an hour or two visit (my son wanted to see each animal 3x!). Best of all, everything is pretty well fenced in and safe so it’s easy to keep a toddler in sight. There’s not really much place to run off. Some might say it’s a little small but I felt this was an advantage compared to a large more traditional zoo especially for toddlers. You’re not going to see large exotic animals but my son is more into farm animals anyway. There’s an iconic looking red barn and windmill that he got so excited about! The zoo has farm animals, birds, ducks, etc. and you can get right up close which is great for little kids. We visited in the spring and there were baby lambs and baby cows. So cute! The grounds are nice and pleasant to walk around or have a little snack or lunch. There are plenty of picnic tables. Hasn’t been too crowded during the week when we’ve gone. We will definitely be going back regularly!