Vendors and Map
The Tails on the Trails pet expo takes place in Arbor Court and on the south side of Meadow Lake on the Arboretum’s East Side, next to the Visitor Center. The closest parking is in parking lot P-1.
A map with vendor locations will be available closer to the event date.
Please note that participating vendors are subject to change up until the date of the event.
Participating Vendors
Table 1 The Beggars Kitchen
Table 2 PetSuites Naperville
Table 3 Almost Home Foundation
Table 4 Bandit’s Boutique
Table 5 Bentley’s Pet Stuff Downers Grove
Table 6 Chi-Town Pitties, Inc.
Table 7 Border Tails Rescue
Table 8 Dog Training Elite Western Chicago
Table 9 City Paws
Table 10 4 Greyhound Racers
Table 11 Chicago Rescue Authority
Table 12 Dogtopia of Downers Grove
Table 13 Our Purposeful Pet Project
Table 14 Geo-Sniffing
Table 15 Camping With Dogz
Table 16 Koko’s Kitchen
Table 17 NutriSource Pet Foods
Table 18 BAARK Dog Rescue
Table 19 Lombard Veterinary Hospital
Table 20 Sandeez Embroidery
Table 21 Midwest Greyhound Adoption
Table 22 Hanover Park Animal Care Center
Table 23 Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Table 24 Chicago Veterinary Medical Foundation
Table 25 My Proud Pet
Table 26 Two Bostons
Table 27 PawTree
Table 28 Just Giants Rescue
Table 29 Floofins & Co.
Table 30 Lemah Creek Naturals
Table 31 Paws for a Cause Vet Care
Table 32 Weruva
Table 33 Pastel Paw Co.
Table 34 The Pet Lady, LTD
Table 35 Adopt A Husky
Table 36 Treats By William
Table 37 Scenthound South Naperville
Table 38 West Suburban Humane Society
Table 39 Stop Online Puppy Mills
Table 40 Common Ground Community Rescue Network
Table 41 Pet Wants Naperville
Table 42 Tanimu Pet Bodega
Table 43 At Ease Companion Care
Table 44 Rarity’s Rarities Pet Grooming
Admission
Dog admission is $5 per dog and is available only on designated Dog Admission Days and for Tails on the Trails events. Each dog needs a ticket.
General admission tickets are required for people, except for members. Plan ahead and save on general admission by purchasing tickets online. Tickets bought online are always $2 cheaper. Tickets will be more expensive when purchased at the gatehouse on the day of the event.
Arboretum members may enter at any time without general admission tickets by showing their current physical or digital membership card at the gatehouse.
Have your member ID or general admission ticket, as well as dog admission tickets, ready when approaching the gatehouse.
Rules and Restrictions
Please note that dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times, must stay on marked trails, and are not allowed in some locations of the Arboretum.
Rules for Visiting with Dogs
Guests who visit the Arboretum with dogs on Dog Admission Days must adhere to the following rules.
- Dogs must be attended and on a leash at all times.
- All dogs must have updated vaccinations and registrations.
- For the safety of 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 permitted on Walking Play performances or Acorn Express tram tours.
Restricted Locations
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
- Firefly Pavilion
Dog-Friendly Restrooms
Restrooms for humans who need to bring their dogs with them can be found at the following locations:
- Thornhill Picnic Shelter
- Prairie Visitor Station
- Big Rock Visitor Station
Visiting with Service Animals
The Morton Arboretum welcomes guests of all abilities and strives to create a safe, enjoyable, and engaging experience for all. To support that goal, the Arboretum welcomes all service animals, including those still in training.
Because the Arboretum does not allow pets on the grounds, and some guests disregard this rule, staff or guests 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 Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum.
