28 May 2021

Keto is Here! First Rhinoceros Ever to Come to the Niabi Zoo

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2021) — The Niabi Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Keto, a two-year-old male Southern White Rhinoceros at the Niabi Zoo, and the first Rhino species of any kind to be held at our zoo. In early December 2020, we kicked off our fundraising campaign to bring this new and exciting animal species to the Niabi Zoo and the Quad Cities community, and it was a smashing success.

17 May 2019

Niabi Zoo Features Global Conservation Research from Local Universities

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2019) — While Niabi continues to bring conservationists from around the world to share the plight of species and habitats in peril, they also turn to experts in the Quad Cities to recognize their conservation work.

25 Mar 2019

Niabi Builds Conservation Partnerships to Save Species and Habitats

By Lee Jackson

25 Sep 2018

Niabi zoo says farewell to beloved long-term resident

By Lee Jackson

One of the zoos oldest residents, Molly, a 35-year-old female Plains Zebra, was euthanized on Monday due to chronic joint and bone issues brought on by her advanced age. The animal was under extensive veterinary care that included chronic pain management for the last two years.

19 Feb 2018

Niabi Zoo launches conservation & science speaker series

By Lee Jackson

Speakers include scientists in zoology, conservation, veterinarian medicine, ecology and animal behavior.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2018) – Niabi Zoo announced today the launch of a new series of lectures on conservation, ecology, biology and zoology. The series will continue throughout the year, and the first three lectures will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 and March 1 at the Niabi Zoo educational center.

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