13 Mar 2018

Go Green at our Breakfast with the Frogs

By Niabi Zoo
On Saturday, March 17, wear green (even if you're not Irish) to be like our green tree frogs. You can meet a couple of our frogs up close and personal after the breakfast which starts at 8:30am. Learn why frogs are so important to many ecosystems and why many of their species are at the greatest risk today. Then, go see our colorful frogs (blue, yellow, and more) in their Zoo habitats at our Reptile Building.
28 Feb 2018

Conservation & Science Speaker Series @ Niabi Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
TOMORROW!
The Gran Chaco of Paraguay:An Animal Paradise at Risk
Dr. Juan Manuel Campos Krauer
Thursday, Mar. 1, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
27 Feb 2018

Spring Break Zoo Camp - Register Now!

By Niabi Zoo
Have a stay-cation at the Zoo!
 
As the land awakens from its winter slumber, plants begin to bloom while hibernating animals become more active and migrating animals return. Wake up and find a friend to join you at this eye opening experience!  
 
14 Feb 2018

Conservation & Science Speaker Series

By Niabi Zoo
Each month, the Niabi Zoo will host scientists discussing real issues in zoology, conservation, veterinary medicine, ecology, animal behavior, horticulture and more. These are presentations by people with specialized and deep knowledge of species and issues that are related to the natural world.
31 Jan 2018

Bring your "love bird" to our Valentine Breakfast!

By Niabi Zoo
Share the Love of Animals
at our Breakfast with
the Love Birds
 
On Saturday, February 17, bring your "love bird" out to the Zoo for a Valentine themed breakfast and meet some of our lovely birds. Families are welcome to get up close and personal with some of our personable parrots after the breakfast which starts at 8:30am.
 
15 Jan 2018

Last chance for Breakfast with the Bactrians!

By Niabi Zoo

On Saturday, January 20 you can enjoy a catered breakfast in the Oceans Gallery at 8:30am. Afterward, you will have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to meet our gregarious pair of Bactrian Camels. Wild Bactrian Camels are a critically endangered species. Be among the first zoo guests to ever meet the camels in their house!

There are spaces still available but you need to register by Tuesday, January 16.

06 Dec 2017

Winter Break Zoo Camp Expanded!

By Niabi Zoo
More Winter Wonders Zoo Camp!
Come to the Zoo for Winter Break Camp!
 
Since our Winter Break Zoo Camp sold out in 2 days, we have added additional sessions to accommodate the demand. You still have a chance to register your children (Ages 6-12 yrs.) for our afternoon Camp (1-4pm) on December 27, 28, 29 or for all 3 afternoons!
 
01 Nov 2017

Veteran's Day tribute: Breakfast with the Bald Eagle

By Niabi Zoo
Nov. 11 | 9-10 a.m.
 
We're hosting Breakfast with the Bald Eagle on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Start your day in the Oceans gallery enjoying a warm breakfast buffet, and then head out to the Bald Eagle exhibit. Even though the zoo will be closed for the winter, you will receive a private tour to see and learn about our Bald Eagle and the successful conservation program that saved our national symbol from extinction. 
 
24 Oct 2017

Boo at the Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
Mark your calendars for this weekend's "merry not scary" Halloween event at Niabi. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revel in trick-or-treat stations, decorated trails and Zookeeper Chats, perfect for the young and young at heart. Don't forget your costume! 
 
16 Oct 2017

Turning DAY into NIGHT: new bat exhibit now open!

By Niabi Zoo
Watch bats during the day? YOU CAN do it at Niabi!
 
Come see the new bats at Niabi Zoo! The exhibit, which features Seba's short-tailed bats, uses lighting systems and other technologies to reverse day and night making the animals active and alert for visitor's "night exhibit" experience.
 

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