13 Jul 2025

Big Cats Return to Niabi Zoo Following Cat House Renovations

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2025) — Niabi Zoo is excited to welcome back its Amur leopards, snow leopards, and African leopard following extensive renovations to their habitat. After sustaining significant structural damage during the severe January 2024 winter snowstorms, the big cat house has been rebuilt to better meet the animals’ needs and support the zoo’s long-term care and conservation goals.

07 Jul 2025

Niabi Zoo July 24 Members Only Night

By Niabi Zoo

 COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — Member's Night is July 24. You'll need to get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21.

We ♥ our members! This is why we’re hosting a special night exclusively for YOU! The evening includes your usual free admission and parking, plus FREE access to:

20 Jun 2025

Niabi Zoo Provides Safe Haven for Displaced Animals

By Inga Rundquist

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2025) — Niabi Zoo is offering refuge to a growing number of animals in need, working alongside federal, state, and local agencies to rehome animals confiscated at US borders, removed from illegal or abusive private ownership, or displaced by facility closures.

30 May 2025

Can You Escape Niabi Zoo?

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2025) — Zoo guests who stay past closing time could find themselves locked in the Zoo. After hours on Wednesday, June 11, you and your friends will be locked in and will have to follow clues and solve puzzles in order to Escape the Zoo!

21 May 2025

Niabi Zoo Giveaway and More

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2025) — Join us on May 31 for a magical day full of Fantastic Tails!

Your favorite fairy tale and superhero characters are swinging by Niabi Zoo for an enchanting adventure.

May 31, 2025 | 10AM-4PM

Event Details:

Capture memories with characters 10:30AM–12:30PM

See over 600 animals from around the world, including our adorable prairie dogs: 

07 May 2025

Visit Quad Cities Unveils Refreshed Website During National Travel and Tourism Week

By Lindsey Row MBA

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), happening May 4-10, 2025, shines a spotlight on the US travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.

02 Apr 2025

Visit Quad Cities to Host Ceremony Honoring Accessible Travel Partners with Wheel the World

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 2, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination marketing organization, will host a special 

25 Mar 2025

2025 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Award Entries Now Open

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2025) — The Iowa State Fair and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, are seeking entries for the 2025 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its seventeenth year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will be awarded to six Iowa families who exemplify hard-working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming. So far, the Way We Live Award has been given to 95 well-deserving Iowa families.

24 Feb 2025

Niabi Zoo: Prepare Your Pack to Paint a Painted Dog

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2025) — Gather your friends or come to make some friends as you enjoy your favorite wine while learning about endangered African painted dogs and how to paint them during this special Wine and Design. All skill levels are welcome! You don't have to be an artist to enjoy learning. Join us on Friday, March 21, 6-8:30PM, to please your palate while using your palette!

04 Feb 2025

Explore Sports Tourism Trends at AccelerateVQC February 11

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2025) — Join Visit Quad Cities on Tuesday, February 11, at Iron Tee Golf for a lunch program examining the evolving world of sports tourism and 

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