05 May 2017

Rock Island County Forest Preserve to Open Trail System

By Brianna Aust

PORT BYRON, Ill. (May 3, 2017) – The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District will open the first of a three-part multi-use trail system at Dorrance Park at 307 Agnes St., Port Byron, Ill., on Sunday, May 7.

07 Apr 2017

Niabi Zoo: Opening Day, Members-Only Egg Hunt, and Much More!

By Brianna Aust

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 7, 2017) –Two dozen new reptiles and new domestic animals are among the changes to be unveiled to Niabi guests when the Zoo opens for its 2017 season on Saturday, April 15. Members will also start the season early, with the annual egg hunt on opening day.

31 Mar 2017

PR Network of the Quad Cities invite marketing, public relations and advertising professionals to attend Half Day Workshop, April 13

By Brianna Aust

Registration deadline is Monday, April 3.

Moline, IL (March 28, 2017) – PR Network of the Quad Cities invite marketing, public relations and advertising professionals of all career levels to attend the Half Day Workshop on Thursday, April 13 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL. Registration deadline is Monday, April 3.

28 Feb 2017

Niabi Zoo seeks Junior Zookeepers and volunteers for 2017 season

By Brianna Aust

Registration for March and April Zoo Tots program also now open

11 Oct 2016

Niabi Zoo saddened by death of meerkat

By Brianna Aust

 

Meerkat fell victim to rare brain tumor that is hereditary and unpreventable

 

COAL VALLEY, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2016)– A five-year old male meerkat at Niabi Zoo was euthanized earlier this week as a result of...

16 Sep 2016

Niabi Zoo collects more than $16,752 in donations as a part of its Quarters for Conservation program

By Brianna Aust

 

Conservation donation program puts power of choice into visitor’s hands

 

COAL VALLEY, Iowa (Sept. 13, 2016)–Niabi Zoo announced today that its popular Quarters for Conservation program has resulted i...

29 Jul 2016

New playground unveiled at Niabi Zoo

By Brianna Aust

 

Coal Valley, Ill. (July 27, 2016) – Kids can now enjoy a brand new playground while visiting Niabi Zoo.

 

The new playground, which will open to Niabi Zoo members on Thursday evening during a members-only event and to...

08 Apr 2016

Two new animal families will greet visitors when Niabi Zoo opens its gates April 11

By Brianna Aust

New Meerkats and leopard along with a new gift shop among 2016 highlights at Niabi

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 7, 2016) – Two new animal families and a brand new gift shop will be some of the changes unveiled to Niabi Zoo gu...

23 Mar 2016

Niabi Zoo welcomes new Amur leopard as it prepares to say goodbye of Mufasa, the lion

By Brianna Aust

Coal Valley, Ill. (March 22, 2016) – The Niabi Zoo family has welcomed a young Amur leopard named Zeke to its pack of big cats. Zeke is a one-year-old leopard that was born at the Potawatomi zoo in South Bend, Indiana, and will be part of the ...

21 Mar 2016

Group of aging animals are ambassadors for their species, providing unique educational opportunities

By Brianna Aust

Niabi says goodbye to Jackson the jaguar after 21 years

Coal Valley, Ill. (March 16, 2016) –Elderly animals who live at Niabi Zoo are providing unique educational opportunities to zoo caretakers, veterinarians and visitors...

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