Cosley Zoo
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Need Advice on How You Would Rate the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton.
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on April 22, 2009
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The Fam and I plan on going to the Cosley Zoo on Friday. The weather is gonna be delightful and since it's free, we are all over it. My husband thinks it'll be a dud s...
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- I LOOOOVE Cosley Zoo! The previous poster mentioned all the animals that you can see. I was just there last week and I will tell you that the owls, turtles, snakes a...
- We love Cosley Zoo. It's small but lots of fun. Its kept up very well too. It takes us about 30 minutes to get there & well worth the drive. There is another free ...
- I LOVE Cosley Zoo...but I live 2 minutes from it. It's an extremely well-kept zoo that features animals "native" to this area only (which are, primarily, midwest farm...
Zoo in Dupage County
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on April 23, 2006
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Can anyone please tell me the name of the zoo? and is it free? where is it?
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- Check out Cosley Park Zoo in Wheaton. Yes, it's free but small. I love taking my 2 year old son there, you could be in and out in an hour.
- Are you talking about the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton? It is free, but they accept donations in the gift shop. It's located on Gary Avenue, I believe. They do have a webs...
- It is Cosley Zoo & it is free (they do have a Donation box, however, no one watches it, so there is no pressure.) It is located on Gary ave, just south of Jewel Rd. (c...
Free or Cheap Activites in the Far West Suburbs?
Asked by C.A. from Chicago
on July 14, 2008
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I have the day off tomorrow and I'm hoping to find some outdoor activity to take my little boys to. I'm willing to drive up to like 15 miles. I can't afford much but I...
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- The Dupage Children's Museum is really great for the kids! It's $7 per person & there's million things for the kids to play with & learn! It is in Naperville on Washin...
- I don't have any answers for you...but am curious about your husband's job. My husband is a pastor in Glen Ellyn. Where do you guys attend? We are looking to plant ...
- There is a little splash park as well as a regular park in Westmont called Ty Park. It is on Ogden Avenue and Cass. If you go on the Westmont Park District web site y...
Things to Do When You Have Two (Or More) Young Toddlers
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
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Hi Mamasourcers! I've recently read some of the posts about things to do in the area and the ideas are excellent -- we've tried a bunch of those places ourselves (DuP...
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- Here's some ideas. They aren't all outside, but they will get you out of the house: Story Time at the Library Play Area at Charlestown or Fox Valley Mall Bouncetow...
- Hello - I know how you feel! I have climbers, too! Last week I took my kids to the sprinkler park at the Westmont Park District. We do not live in Westmont, so it...
- Hi there, I feel the same way. I have a 33 month old daughter and a 13 month old son that is not walking yet so...... it's hard to go anywhere except get together wit...
Weekday Afternoon Activity
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on September 2, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has a good idea for an afternoon activity this Tue 9/4/07. My hub. and I took an extra day off to spend with out son (20m). I am due with the...
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- The Morton Arboretum has a beautiful children's garden with lots to explore for little ones. Go on-line and take a peek...my kids love it. Warning...the bees are a b...
- I LOVE the DuPage Children's Museum....:) He'll love it a ton. He's at the perfect age. Enjoy! :)
- The Morton Arboretum has a fun area for kids. There is lots to do. Good luck.
What to Do in Chicago with Kids and Inlaws
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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We have lived in Naperville/Aurora for 6 months. My in-laws are coming to visit and we want to go into Chicago and do some of the touristy sight seeing things. We plan...
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- My in-laws are coming in August. Our plans include: 1. Taking train into city, playing in water at Millennium park/picnic lunch 2. Shed 3. Going to North Beach i...
- Shedd Aquarium is great for all ages and doesn't consume an entire day! Perhaps spend part of the day at North Ave Beach. You could also take a water taxi from Navy ...
- Hi C....love the name!! ; ) I had to throw this hidden treasure out to you. Just south of the museum of science and industry is the Osaka Japanese Garden. You would...
Idea on a Mom's Get Together for Small Kids, 9 Months to 16 Months
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on October 10, 2008
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I want to try and get some of my friends together with their kids. Most of the kids range in that age where they are crawling and some are walking but not all. Someo...
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- Nibbles Play Cafe in Wheeling might be fun for everyone www.nibblesplaycafe.com
- Cosley Zoo in Wheaton/Winfield area. Or a mall play land (at a slow time, when the big kids are in school).
- Little Village Playplace may work. Everyone has to take their shoes off, so you don't have to worry about putting the crawlers on filthy floor.
Looking for Things to Do in Western Suburbs
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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Hi everyone! With spring and the hope of warm weather here, I've been trying to compile a list of "things to do" in and around the western suburbs (Geneva, St. Charles...
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- Once the weather improves, there is Blackberry Farm in Aurora on Galena and Barnes Road. they have a nice train ride, pony rides, carousel, animals etc. I don't know t...
- I don't think anyone has mentioned Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles yet. It's along the river, on the east side of St. Charles. It is a huge park with quite a few play...
- One of the best tresaures you have nearby is the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. Good for a range of ages. Mostly farm animals with lots of waterfalls, but my daughter, almost ...
Birthday Ideas
Asked by V.H. from Chicago
on August 17, 2006
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Does any one know of any good places to have a childs birthday. My daughter will be turning 1 year next month and I'm looking for a fun , kid friendly place to have i...
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- Cosley Zoo in Wheaton is nice. Its a farm animal zoo and not too big so you'd be able to keep an eye on everyone. Its very family/kid friendly. Its also free. They off...
- Charnise, I do a kid's birthday party business where we bring the party to you (your home or a restaurant or wherever). Check out my website at http://www.funonthe...
- My sister has had a great pool party at the Elk Grove Pavillion, also I have found that Build a Bear workshop is a fun time for all!!
Animal-loving Little Girl Turning 2 in August
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on June 12, 2007
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My little girl is turning 2 in August, and I'm starting to think of what we can do for her birthday. Unfortunately we only know like 2 or three other kids to invite, s...
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- Lambs Farm could be a good option. I considered having a dog trainer that does tricks for my son's first but didn't do it. The woman was really nice though. Lams F...
- We did a barnyard theme for her birthday. We invited mostly adults and she loved it. I ordered some stuff from birthday express, you could also look on Oriental Tradin...
- Smaller parties are much better for that age, so only a couple kids would actually be perfect. You could do a birthday picnic at the zoo, since August would be perfec...
