During Tails on the Trails events, visitors can explore the on-site pet expo, featuring dog-oriented shopping from vendors representing local businesses and organizations. Learn about opportunities to adopt dogs and about options for volunteering at local animal shelters.
The upcoming Tails on the Trails pet expo event will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dogs are allowed on the trails from 7:00 a.m. to sunset, and dog-friendly activities are available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Morton Arboretum welcomes you and your four-legged friends to explore all that the Arboretum has to offer.
Ticket Details
Dog admission is $5 for each dog. Guests must obtain human and dog general admission tickets in advance through the Arboretum’s website. Members may enter at any time without admission tickets by showing their current physical or digital membership card at the gatehouse. Members may purchase dog admission tickets in advance online or at the gatehouse upon entry.
Remember, pets are permitted at The Morton Arboretum only on specific dates.
Your visit helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Ticket Details
Dog admission is $5 per dog for both members and guests and is available only on special Dog Admission Days and Tails on the Trails events. Please remember that dogs are allowed at the Arboretum only on certain days of the year.
Arboretum general admission is required for all guests and must be purchased online before arriving at the Arboretum. Purchasing admission takes just a few minutes and can be done with a smartphone or computer. Members may enter at any time without general admission tickets by showing their current physical or digital membership card at the gatehouse.
Both members and guests are required to have a dog admission pass for each dog accompanying them.
Event Schedule
A Peanut Butter Tasting Table will be available all day.
Demonstrations
Select vendors will offer demonstrations between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Lemah Creek Naturals
Learn about the benefits of animals using CBD and how to properly administer them to your pet.
Vegetarian Emergency Group
Learn how to properly bandage an injured pet in this interactive demonstration.
Tesla
Learn how to use the Dog Mode feature in Tesla vehicles.
Pet Expo Vendors
Adopt a Husky, Inc.
A Single Drop, LLC
As Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois
BAARK Dog Rescue
Bandit’s Boutique
Chicago Rescue Authority
Common Ground Community Rescue Network
Cooper’s Way
Crate Free USA
Dogs Are Deserving Rescue, Inc.
Fetching Tails Foundation
Floofins and Company
Lemah Creek Naturals
Love Hope Believe Galgo Adoption
Lovin’ Tails
Mac’s Mighty Paws
Medallion Rottweiler Club
Milton Township Community Emergency Response Team
NutriSource Pet Foods
Our Purposeful Pet Project
Pawtree
Pet Butler
Pet Wants Naperville
PetSuites
Sandeez Embroidery
Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics
Starfish Animal Rescue
Stop Online Puppy Mills
Tesla, Inc.
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Two Bostons
VCA Mont Clare Animal Hospital
Veterinary Emergency Group
West Suburban Humane Society
Whistleslick Press
Rules for a Smooth Visit
Dog admission is $5 for each dog and must be purchased in advance of visiting. Have your current digital or physical membership card or guest admission ticket ready when approaching the gatehouse.
Have your member ID and member pass or guest ticket ready when approaching the gatehouse.
Tips for Visiting with Dogs
Please adhere to the following rules while visiting the Arboretum with your dog on Dog Admission Days:
- Dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times.
- All dogs must have updated vaccinations and registrations.
- For the safety of both your pet and the natural environment, do not let dogs go off the marked trails.
- Please clean up after your pet. Bags are available at the Visitor Center.
Dogs are not allowed in the following locations:
- Children’s Garden
- Maze Garden
- Visitor Center
- Thornhill Educational Center
- Administration and Research Center
- May T. Watts Reading Garden
- Thornhill Picnic Shelter
- Firefly Pavilion
Restrooms for humans who need to bring their dogs with them can be found at the following locations:
- Big Rock Visitor Station
- Prairie Visitor Station
- Thornhill Picnic Shelter
Visiting with Service Animals
Dog admission is $5 for each dog and must be purchased in advance of visiting. Have your member ID or guest ticket ready when approaching the gatehouse.
Because the Arboretum does not allow pets on the grounds, and some visitors disregard this rule, staff or visitors may inquire about your service animal if it is not wearing a vest or label. To help alleviate these questions, please let the gatehouse attendants know you have a service animal with you when you enter the Arboretum so they can make other staff aware.
To learn more about accessibility at the Arboretum, see the Accessibility Guide.
