COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 8, 2023) — Niabi is excited to welcome back to the Quad Cities, our conservation partner, Dr Greg Rasmussen from Painted Dog Research Trust in Zimbabwe for a lively, in-person presentation about the newest species coming to Niabi Zoo in 2023, African Painted Dogs.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2022) — The Niabi Zoos African Prairie Dog campaign online auction ends on December 12. The Niabi zoo, with the help of our wonderful community of supporters and partners, has assembled an exciting assortment of auction items to bid on.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — Niabi Zoo is proud to announce that an encore of our 4th Annual Animal Art Show and sale will return this weekend during Boo at the Zoo! Original art by a whole host of animals will be available for purchase, on zoo grounds, 10AM-3PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Hours will be adjusted in the event of rain. Entry is included with the price of admission (free to members).

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 4, 2022) — The Niabi zoo is excited to announce the arrival of our two newest inhabitants! Beni and Togo, two African Red River Hogs. Beni and Togo are brothers and where born in a zoo here in the US. They are both just over two years old and are growing fast. Red River hogs are found in the rainforest and wet savannahs of west and central Africa. Full grown red river hogs can weigh as much as 250 lbs.