The animals are very cute, it's been a while since I've been and I'm not quite sure what they have…read morethere anymore

I was really disgusted. The price is expensive for what the zoo is, not worth it. Almost every…read moreanimal had pace marks which is a sign of zoochosis. Zoochosis happens when an animal is extremely unhappy and doesn't have enough space or enrichment. Every enclosure was very small as well. I will say that i was there for the small animal feeding time and it seems like they had been eating good food which was nice. The baby goats were very fun though! They were so cute but overpopulated for their enclosure. I do NOT recommend this zoo whatsoever go somewhere else for your baby goat needs.

Such a fun little find!! This is a zoo, a park, a little history lesson and an overall great place…read moreto visit!! Best part, FREE!! Now, this is not a huge zoo, but man do they pack a lot of love into a little spot. Food selection of animals, very friendly staff and cute well maintained facilities! Then, there are multiple large parks on site!! Perfect picnic spot for place for large family gatherings!

Good place to explore with children in Aurora. It turns out to be a bigger place than it looks…read more Phillips Park Zoo is the highlight of this big public park and one of the best things about the city as well. Best thing is there's no admission price. This makes it even more worth it for looking around once, and you can come back as often as you want if planning to come more times. Even though it's kind of small, it feels there's a lot inside and you can be here awhile. It's got an interesting history. The beginnings of the zoo started when it was established in 1915, and a birdhouse was built the next year. Over the following few years the animal collection grew. There were birds, black bears, buffalo, deer, elk, foxes, monkeys, and wolves. In 1933 the birdhouse was destroyed in a hailstorm, and the following year the Brookfield Zoo opened. They chose to refocus on native animals after this. A few years after this, mastodon bones and tusks were found in the park. These were put on display in the zoo. In 1950 a barn was built. The following years included the addition of a water wheel. Farm animals such as goats, as well as birds like swans have their exhibits around these. The more recent additions include cougars, as well as improvements to exhibits for reptiles and wolves. Also the zoo has a few resources for education. The ZooCiety has various activities and programs. Have to say it's a good zoo for the city. It's located in the middle of the park. This is particularly a good one for young children, but it's open for everyone, so it's also okay for adults or whoever.

If you're visiting Aurora when it's nicer weather, this is worth checking out. It's been a min…read moresince I was last here but I wanted to share some pictures and add another positive review. Admission is free. Parking is free and has more than adequate space available. The zoo is closed on Wednesdays. During the summer months, the hours are extended until 5 pm. Fall-Spring, the zoo is closed at 4 pm. Besides the zoo, they have a visitor center, sunken garden, veterans waterfall, etc. Inside the visitor center, they have mastodon bones along with information to read. They also have bathrooms that are clean and well kept.

This used to be a fun place to go as a child. I took my 10 year old daughter here and she was in an…read moreawkward stage... one inch too tall for the kiddie rides and not interested in roller coasters. The tilt a whirl was not operating. They also only have one small gift shop when you leave the park, wish they had more gift shops around the park. The games had cheesy teddy bears as prizes... so my daughter did not want to play any games. It was crowded and people with little kids enjoyed themselves. However at the stage my daughter is... I would rather go to a carnival, at least I don't have to pay unless I go on a ride even if a wrist band is more expensive. It was fun but too expensive for what is offered... don't think we will be back

Santa's Village is one of my family's yearly traditions. This is the cleanest and picturesque…read moreamusement parks you can go to. The staff are friendly and helpful. They have great rides that all ages will enjoy. Lots of great food options - the homemade donut holes are my favorite. Huge water park. And of course ... Santa visit is a must. Lots of free parking. Highly recommend!

This is a cute little zoo that's best for kids under 5. It's very small and takes less than an hour…read moreto go through if your kids are older. I'm docking a few stars because they let way too many people into the petting zoo area at one time, especially when they only have a few goats to pet. I also docked a star because the walk over to the playground and picnic table area is unnecessarily long because they have the shortcut path blocked off.

For the price and what it is - it is 5 stars. If you're looking for a big city zoo that you'd spend…read moreseveral hours at (and pay 4x as much) - this is NOT it. It is a very good small zoo with about 15 outdoor enclosures; a half-dozen enclosures in the barn, and 8 or so exhibits in a separate building. During the busier times, there are keeper talks or events every hour for different animals. Apparently you can feed goats, llamas, etc... for $1.50. We went on a weekday in late February and the desk wasn't open. Yet... there were only a few other visitors in the zoo - and so it was very easy to see everything. They have pony rides as well. If you have a child under the age of 10 - I could see spending 2 hours here when it isn't winter. We spent just under an hour and saw everything and took our time.

Great Customer Service. The animals are well taken care of and we will definitely be booking again!read more

Had my 4 year old nieces party S brought baby goats baby sheep, chicken, bunny and little cow,…read moreamazing day such beautiful animals , very best experience higher recommend

The Aronovs are the best! Eugene cleaned my seriously neglected 55 gallon tank and Mrs. Aronov…read morepicked out a beautiful selection of new fish to restock. The most amazing part of all this was the distance they travelled to take care of me. I live in Skokie. Their shop is in Barrington! These people are not only very professional but extremely kind. As soon as I'm able to drive again I plan to make a pilgrimage to Fish Island. Thanks again k

Great family owned spot! Very helpful every time I come in with any questions I may have.read more

Small zoo in the suburb of Chicago that offers free admissions in December. Kids can spend about an…read morehour or so to check out all the different animals, from chicken and rabbits, to racoons, llama, and Canada lynx. The newest additions are 2 coyotes. The lights turn on at 3PM. They also sell Christmas tree and weaths in December.

I had no idea about that "Cosley Zoo" existed until I found the deal on Groupon. My partner and I…read morewere planning a weekend getaway with the kids and "Cosley Zoo" came into the picture. The Groupon offer was equivalent to 50% off per adult, plus an internal promo code. That definitely sealed the deal for us. The surrounding area was having some constructions, but the direction to parking lot was clearly marked. I could see this zoo would be designed for local residents, but this was a quality one for taking small children for some good time. The animals appeared to be well taken care off. We dined at their cafe and the food wasn't too expensive. The giftshop was nicely air-conditioned and that was really a treat after a walk/chase with the little ones. My conlusion is that there is no need to travel specifically for "Cosley Zoo" unless you are also visiting other places in the area and happen to stop by. However, our little ones had great fun (no charge on admission for children under 11 year old) and helped us make some wonderful memories as a family.

Wonderful place for families especially little ones. We went here recently and the kids loved it…read more (Private school event) There was a merry go round, train, and huge playground area. There were a variety of animals in the barn area. Kids were loving the baby goats. I'm sure we didn't see everything. Will be going back for sure.

We spent the day at Blackberry Farm in Aurora and it honestly felt like a mini vacation without…read moreleaving the suburbs. It's perfect for kids -- pony rides, train ride, paddle boats, playgrounds and little farm animals to see. My kids stayed busy the entire time and there's enough space that it never felt overcrowded or stressful. Super stroller friendly too which I appreciated. Everything was clean and the staff were patient and kind with the kids. It's a calmer vibe than big amusement parks so parents can actually relax while the kids play. Great for younger ages especially. Such a good spring/summer activity and worth the price for how long you can stay and how much they can do. We'll definitely keep this in our regular rotation

This review is for the Glow Wild exhibit this spring…read more I HIGHLY recommend checking this exhibit out before it's gone. It went ABOVE and BEYOND expectations. This wasn't just a few installations they had dozens all over the park! They were divided into categories like sea animals and African animals, fantasy creatures, etc. simply amazing. We went on an April evening and the weather was perfect. They have snacks available, special glow cups and free rides on the Ferris wheel and carousel. It wasn't over crowded either. Many of the main animal exhibits are closed for the evening but the main event are the glowing anima sculptures which are pure magic. It gave off Paris vibes. This goes for a few more weeks into May. Don't miss it!

I brought my family today. I rented an electric scooter as well. The roads and trails are not kept…read moreup at all, and it caused quite a bit of Perkins which caused me a lot of pain. The scooter also made a very annoying noise the entire time. Next, at least half the animal's weren't there. Literally only ONE was there that the other 4 of us were excited to see. A good number of the animals that looked undernourished and sick. The sea lion habitat looks gross. Dark brown covering 3/4 of the tank.  Wallaby and goat exhibits both closed with no explanation. No gorillas ???? No giraffes???  No African painted dogs??? No kangaroos??? All of the glass in the exhibits are filthy. The zoo looks dilapidated. I brought my concerns up to a manager. Everyone at guest services actually gave us attitude. I was refused any type of discount. She gave us tickets. She also never gave me back my receipt. They saw me with the scooter as well. Yet they let me go over to the place I rented it, where it said to go back to guest service.  They say they don't give any refunds whatsoever... just another ticket???