# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Picnic with the Animals
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Guests can explore the zoo at their own pace, enjoy lawn games, and participate in unique behind‑the‑scenes activities such as animal enrichment or a peek into the zoo’s clinic.

Bring your own picnic dinner or purchase food from the concession stand, and don’t forget to stop by the gift shop while you’re here.

Half of all proceeds will go to support conservation efforts, for the monarch butterfly—making your night out both fun and meaningful.

Gates open at 5:30P and the zoo will close at 8P. Activities will be available the entire time for this open-house style event.

Bring the entire family out. All ages welcome.

Tickets ages 2-adult are $11.50 each. Ages 1 and under are free.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at this event.

Tickets are non-refundable. This event is held rain or shine. Your ticket fee supports Cosley Zoo and its activities, including educational programs and wildlife conservation. If you are unable to attend the event, your fees will be considered a donation to Cosley Zoo.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wheaton/picnic-with-the-animals/200029991079537
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wheaton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States, Illinois 60187
- **lat**: 41.87807
- **long**: -88.11995
- **full address**: 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States, Illinois 60187

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Picnic with the Animals being held?
  - **A:** Picnic with the Animals takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1356 N Gary Ave, Wheaton, IL, United States, Illinois 60187.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Picnic with the Animals?
  - **A:** Picnic with the Animals is organized by Cosley Zoo.

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