Cosley Zoo AAZK

This Friday!

Pangolin Party - Fri, May 17 7PM at St. Charles Join us at Pinot's Palette - St. Charles on Fri May 17, 2024 7:00-9:00PM for Pangolin Party. Seats are limited, reserve yours today!

Paint for Pangolins with the Cosley Zoo AAZK Chapter!

Join us on Friday, May 17th, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Pinot's Palette in St. Charles.

Cost is $45 per painter, and all proceeds go to the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation.

Register here: https://www.pinotspalette.com/stcharles/event/763531.

Pangolin Party - Fri, May 17 7PM at St. Charles Join us at Pinot's Palette - St. Charles on Fri May 17, 2024 7:00-9:00PM for Pangolin Party. Seats are limited, reserve yours today!

TOMORROW!! 🌯

Help us celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 20th from 4-8 p.m. at the 2119 W Roosevelt Rd Chipotle! Show the digital flyer or order through the Chipotle app using the code below. Proceeds go to the AAZK Trees for You and Me global reforestation grant!

Help us celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 20th from 4-8 p.m. at the 2119 W Roosevelt Rd Chipotle! Show the digital flyer or order through the Chipotle app using the code below. Proceeds go to the AAZK Trees for You and Me global reforestation grant!

Join us at the zoo for our second book club meeting on Wednesday, October 4!

Register here: bit.ly/3OU1KdN

Join us on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30pm for virtual trivia! Trivia will be animal themed, and all proceeds will be donated to support rhino conservation. Registration required.

Virtual Trivia Night for Rhinos! Join the Cosley Zoo AAZK chapter for their second annual virtual trivia night! All proceeds from this event support rhino conservation.

The Endangered Species Act was passed 50 years ago this year. Protecting over 1600 species of flora and fauna, this legislation aids in their chances of survival. Spread awareness by purchasing a book of endangered species forever stamps from the USPS!

Endangered Species Stamps | USPS.com With this pane of 20 stamps, the U.S. Postal Service® presents a photographic portfolio of 20 representative endangered animal species.

Happy Earth day!!! 🌎🌍🌏 No better way to celebrate than eating out at Chipotle on Roosevelt Rd! Proceeds go to Trees for You and Me!

Hope you’re hungry!

Read “The Book of Eels” and join our AAZK chapter’s book club!
Discussion will be held at Cosley Zoo on 04/27 at 5:30pm
Registration required

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aazk-book-club-meeting-tickets-599159711827

THIS WEEK! Join us Saturday April 22 from 4-8pm at the 2119 W Roosevelt Rd Chipotle to help our AAZK chapter! Show the digital flyer or order through the Chipotle app using the code below. Proceeds go to Trees for You and Me! What a great way to celebrate Earth Day!

TOMORROW!!!!

Eat out to help out at Village Tavern and Grill! Join the Cosley Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers as we support Canada lynx conservation.

Print the flyer below and bring with you to Village Tavern and Grill in Carol Stream, IL. 20% of your bill will be donated to Conservation Northwest, an organization focused on Canada lynx conservation in the United States.

Eat out to help out at Village Tavern and Grill! Join the Cosley Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers as we support Canada lynx conservation.

Print the flyer below and bring with you to Village Tavern and Grill in Carol Stream, IL. 20% of your bill will be donated to Conservation Northwest, an organization focused on Canada lynx conservation in the United States.

Love bats and protect them 🦇

It’s International Red Panda Day! Check out Red Panda Network to see how you can make a positive impact on red panda conservation.
What do zookeepers do when they are on vacation? Probably visiting another zoo 😂 This red panda was spotted by keeper Erin while at the Dublin Zoo

A BIG thank you to everyone who supported us at Cosley Zoo’s Uncorked event last night 🍷🍾 Congratulations to our raffle winners!

As many zookeepers know, it can be difficult to leave work at work. Keeping your work-life balance on point makes a healthy keeper and in turn, healthy animals! Thanks Amanda!

As we close out National Zookeeper Week. zookeeper Amanda reminds us that even when you're doing work you love, it's important to prioritize work/life balance. Amanda says, "I love my job AND my free time! Spending time with family, hanging out with friends, and pursuing my non-animal passions keep me grounded and make me a better zookeeper."

Even if it’s an animal, we are always there for each other and help one another out ❤️

For National Zookeeper Week, Zookeeper Ali tells us how she supports other keepers by being a good listener. "Working as a unified team is a huge factor in successful zookeeping, and part of that is supporting each other through ups and downs, and lending an ear to those who need one. Rabbits are great at that, too!"

Didn’t get your 8 hours? Jack chooses bird friendly coffee to keep him on his toes! Thanks for your commitment Jack!

Not only does zookeeper Jack practice some self-care with a much-needed coffee break, he makes sure to by choosing a brew which comes from a farm that provides crucial habitat for birds. Happy National Zookeeper Week to Jack and all of his dedicated co-workers!

Rest is important in this physical job! Vanessa always brings her A-Game!

Happy National Zookeeper Week! Zookeeper Vanessa (with inspiration from her furry friend) supports herself and other keepers by getting her eight hours of sleep every day in order to be on top of her game when she arrives at work!

Heather always knows how to brighten our day! (even if treats aren’t involved) thanks Heather!!

Happy National Zookeeper Week! Zookeeper Heather says, "As the Lead Zookeeper at Cosley Zoo, I truly believe I have the best team! To be a good leader I make sure to treat myself, and when I can I treat my team too!"

Thanks, Al, for always bringing us delicious treats!!

Zookeeper Allison doesn't just support her co-workers during National Zookeeper Week. She shows them some love throughout the year by providing them with positive reinforcement in the form of her delicious homemade chocolatey treats!

Protecting ourselves and our animals!

How does zookeeper Colby practice self care during National Zookeper Week (and all year round)?

"I support myself and other keepers by getting my COVID booster and being mindful of the threats COVID 19 poses to our animals, staff and myself!"

Dig loves scratching and sniffing shoes and boots! Even while they’re still on our feet!

Zookeeper Alison kicked off National Zookeeper Week with some self-care by purchasing some new shoes! As a member of Cosley Zoo's Conservation Team, Alison is always looking for new ways to be "green", such as re-purposing her old shoes as enrichment for our armadillo, Dig, With an excellent sense of smell, Dig never misses an opportunity to explore some new scents, even Alison's old shoes. 🙂

Great job Caryn! We appreciate you! ❤️

For National Zookeeper Week, our zookeepers were asked to share the ways in which they practice self-care for themselves or encourage wellness in other keepers, knowing that healthy keepers = healthy animals. Zookeeper Caryn has found a creative way to stay cool in the summer heat by taking full advantage of the zoo's walk-in freezer!

Happy National Zookeeper Week to all the amazing zookeepers out there! Stay tuned for some fun posts from Cosley’s zookeepers this week!

Join the Cosley Zoo AAZK Chapter for a virtual trivia night on July 13th at 7:30 p.m.! This is a fundraiser to support national AAZK's Bowling for Rhinos program.

Cosley Zoo AAZK's Trivia Night for Rhinos Join the Cosley Zoo AAZK Chapter for a virtual trivia night! This is a fundraiser to support national AAZK's Bowling for Rhinos program.

Save the date!
Eat out to Help out Ukrainian Zoos

Where: Village Tavern & Grill, Carol Stream, IL
When: Tuesday, April 26th, 11am – 11pm
Need: A paper copy of the flyer below!

The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria is raising emergency funds for Ukrainian Zoos. Give this flyer when you pay your check (dine-in or carry-out) on 4/26/22 for 20% of your bill to be donated.

Don’t want to eat out? Click the link below to donate directly to the emergency fund.

https://www.eaza.net/emergency-appeal-for-ukrainian-zoos/