Cosley Zoo
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Wheaton, IL
From collectors
Cosley Zoo is a zoo in the Wheaton Park District. Admission is free for Wheaton Park District residents and children under the age of 18. Admission for non-resident adults is $5 for ages 18-54 and $4 for ages 55 and over. The zoo, which is situated on 5 acres of land, is built on the site of a historic train station and consists of domestic animals, as well as wildlife that is native to Illinois.
Machine 3: that takes credit cards or cash located outside gift shop. You do NOT put a penny in, it prints out on a piece of metal that is copper color with design on it. The tip of each oval was bent. The designs are:
1) Wolf,
2) Turtle,
3) Racoon,
4) Crane,
Retired machines/ designs:
Retired 1: 1) 'Cosley Animal Farm', Elk.
Retired 2: 1) Bird, 2) Bobcat, 3) Horse head, 4) Otter
On 12. 26 2024 I did a mail off to this places and on 01 10 2025 I receive the new pressed penny and thay look great Rbp 5784 tec
12/15/24: Wanted to update my previous listing yesterday, I don't believe the other two machines are there anymore, did not see any others. (Thanks, GSY).
28Jun2026 - RAH - Successful mail off! Super friendly staff and the coins are rolling great! Designs are as shown. Got the coins back in 12 calendar days. They are $1.00 each.
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 3 - Located on front porch of gift shop | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 2 | ? | Penny |
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