Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights

The Wheaton Park District's five-acre zoo hosts its annual Festival of Lights, putting up 20,000 lights and animal figures throughout the park. Cosley Zoo also offers Christmas trees, garlands and wreaths that you can take home—with all proceeds benefiting the zoo's operations—as well as designated hours when you can buy hot chocolate from a concessions stand. And if the Festival of Lights provides you with some holiday cheer, donations are always welcome.