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Do Your Black Friday Shopping at Cosley Zoo!

Do Your Black Friday Shopping at Cosley Zoo!

The Mall Will Be A Zoo – Why Not Shop At A Real Zoo?

This year, try holiday shopping at your local Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo: Cosley Zoo!  The Wild Side gift shop is always stocked with fun toys, captivating ornaments and unique gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

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“Let everyone else claw their way through the crowds at the mall,” said AZA Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategies, Jill Nicoll.  “Spend Black Friday at the zoo and you’ll support wildlife conservation while enjoying a peaceful shopping experience.”

Unique, affordable holiday shopping at Cosley Zoo:

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  • Cosley Zoo Family Membership
    Membership is gift to enjoy all year round!  Membership offers one year of free entry and other great benefits such as our newsletter, in-store discounts, and special events tickets.
  • Eco-friendly Products
    Go green with everything from “tree-free” gift bags to locally grown Christmas Trees!
  • Animal Creations
    Forget ‘Made In China’ – How about made by your favorite zoo or aquarium animals? Animal art painted by our chickens, snakes or raccoons makes a great conversation piece.
  • Holiday Ornaments & Decorations
    Decorate your home with beautiful wildlife ornaments, fresh pine garland and wreaths.
  • Adopt–an–Animal
    From tiny frogs to tall llamas give the gift of honorary parenthood. Your gift helps us buy treats, toys, and medical supplies for our feathered, furry and scaly friends.
  • Toys, Games & Books
    Animal figures, puppets, puzzles and books make perfect gifts for kids and kids-at-heart. 

Cosley’s gift shop is always open during our annual holiday display, Festival of Lights & Trees, November 25-December 30, 9am to 9pm. Free zoo admission for the Festival. Lighted displays come on at 3pm every day.

Visit Cosley Zoo, voted ‘Best Small Zoo’ by Chicago Magazine, at 1356 N. Gary Avenue, Wheaton or online at www.cosleyzoo.org. Phone: 630.665.5534.

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