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: 

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 20, 2024) — As most are likely aware by now, Niabi Zoo experienced significant damage to facilities and infrastructure due to heavy snowfall in January 2024. Repairs and construction have taken place throughout the entire 2024 season. Major accomplishments include a completely new roof for the rhino barn, the replacement of the roof structure of the animal encounters exhibit, and the gutters were replaced on most buildings.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (November 16, 2024) — Holiday cheer abounds when Santa Paws comes to town! Bring the family to our winter wonderland to eat a warm meal, decorate cookies with the elves, make crafts and get a photo with Santa Paws. Then bundle up to see some of Niabi’s winter animals on a special tour.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2024) — We are celebrating Painted Dog Day on Saturday, August 24, at the Zoo, 10AM-4PM. Conservation Educators will be hosting activity tables at the 2 Painted Dog habitat overlook decks for you and your family to have fun while learning about this endangered species.