Cosley Zoo Kicks Off 2024 Festival Of Lights And Tree Sale

WHEATON, IL — Hundreds of Christmas trees and countless holiday lights will bring the spirit of the season to Cosley Zoo for its 2024 Festival of Lights and Tree Sale. This year's event, which kicks off Nov. 29, runs through Dec. 30.

Admission to the Festival of Lights is free, and the displays light up at 3 p.m. each evening. The zoo is open limited hours, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, and will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Four tree varieties will be available, ranging in size from three feet to 12 feet tall. Visitors can also buy garland, wreaths and other accents to decorate their homes.

Hot chocolate is available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the weekends and from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the weekdays. The first 100 customers who spend more than $50 on trees, garland or wreaths receive a free hot chocolate canister.