Pumpkins, Carnival Rides, More Set For Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest

WHEATON, IL — Cosley Zoo will be brimming with pumpkins, cider, gourds, caramel apples and other favorite fun fall offerings throughout October for the 2021 Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest. The event, which kicks off Oct. 1, will once again feature carnival rides, fall-themed sweets every day through Halloween.

Pumpkin Fest admission includes access to Cosley Zoo's animal displays and the festival grounds, where visitors can buy decorative corn stalks, autumn-inspired donuts, straw bales, pumpkins to carve and other goodies. Carnival rides each require three tickets, and tickets are $1 each. Guests can buy 21 tickets for $18.

Cosley Zoo will remain open rain or shine, but access to the carnival rides is dependent on weather.

To attend Pumpkin Fest, guests must reserve a timed-entry spot in advance. Guests can reserve a spot up to five days ahead of their visit. Face masks are required indoors at Cosley Zoo for all guests who are age two or older.

Click the link for more details and to reserve a spot at Cosley Zoo Pumpkin Fest.

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