Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights & Christmas Tree Sale

About this adventure

Nestled in suburban Wheaton, the 5-acre Cosley Zoo lights up for the holidays with more than 20,000 brilliant LED lights transforming the charming historic farm grounds into a dazzling winter wonderland. Visitors can marvel at glowing light displays shaped like farm animals, native wildlife, and holiday symbols while meeting the zoo's resident sheep, goats, foxes, bobcats, owls, and horses bundled up for winter. Admission to Cosley Zoo is completely free throughout the Festival of Lights, making it one of the most accessible and affordable holiday outings in the western suburbs. Families can purchase fresh Fraser fir, balsam, and Douglas fir Christmas trees, holiday wreaths, warm apple cider, and homemade baked goods at the zoo's annual benefit sale supporting zoo conservation.