15 Jan 2018

Last chance for Breakfast with the Bactrians!

By Niabi Zoo

On Saturday, January 20 you can enjoy a catered breakfast in the Oceans Gallery at 8:30am. Afterward, you will have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to meet our gregarious pair of Bactrian Camels. Wild Bactrian Camels are a critically endangered species. Be among the first zoo guests to ever meet the camels in their house!

There are spaces still available but you need to register by Tuesday, January 16.

06 Dec 2017

Winter Break Zoo Camp Expanded!

By Niabi Zoo

More Winter Wonders Zoo Camp!

Come to the Zoo for Winter Break Camp!

 

Since our Winter Break Zoo Camp sold out in 2 days, we have added additional sessions to accommodate the demand. You still have a chance to register your children (Ages 6-12 yrs.) for our afternoon Camp (1-4pm) on December 27, 28, 29 or for all 3 afternoons!

 

01 Nov 2017

Veteran's Day tribute: Breakfast with the Bald Eagle

By Niabi Zoo

Nov. 11 | 9-10 a.m.

 

We're hosting Breakfast with the Bald Eagle on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Start your day in the Oceans gallery enjoying a warm breakfast buffet, and then head out to the Bald Eagle exhibit. Even though the zoo will be closed for the winter, you will receive a private tour to see and learn about our Bald Eagle and the successful conservation program that saved our national symbol from extinction. 

 

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24 Oct 2017

Boo at the Zoo

By Niabi Zoo

Mark your calendars for this weekend's "merry not scary" Halloween event at Niabi. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revel in trick-or-treat stations, decorated trails and Zookeeper Chats, perfect for the young and young at heart. Don't forget your costume! 

 

16 Oct 2017

Turning DAY into NIGHT: new bat exhibit now open!

By Niabi Zoo

Watch bats during the day? YOU CAN do it at Niabi!

 

Come see the new bats at Niabi Zoo! The exhibit, which features Seba's short-tailed bats, uses lighting systems and other technologies to reverse day and night making the animals active and alert for visitor's "night exhibit" experience.
 

02 Aug 2017

Passionate about Animals? Volunteer!

By Niabi Zoo

Passionate about animals? Consider becoming a Volunteer at the Niabi Zoo! We are hosting a Volunteer Information Session on Wed. Aug. 2 at 6:30pm in the Zoo Administration Building. Come learn about the commitments and requirements for our exciting positions!

21 Oct 2015

FINAL DAY OF THE SEASON NOVEMBER 1.

By Niabi Zoo

Make a fall visit to the Niabi Zoo

It's just about time to wrap up the 2015 season, but you still have time to come out for a fall walk to see the leaves changing color.

Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 
11 am - 4 pm
Last admission at 3 pm each day
BOO AT THE ZOO.
Dress the kids in their costumes and trick-or-treat during the day at the zoo. Stop at the vendor booths for treats as you stroll through the zoo at this merry not scary Halloween event.
The event is free for zoo members. Regular admission rates apply.
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
04 Sep 2015

News from Niabi Zoo

By Niabi Zoo

FALL HOURS START SEPT 14.

The kids are back in school and soon fall will be here. When the seasons change, so do the zoo's hours.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 
11 am - 4 pm
Last admission at 3 pm each day. The last pony rides of the season will be September 7. Purchase tickets at the zoo's entrance gate.
BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS
There are three more Breakfast with the Animals dates for this season. Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet at 8:30 am then do a zoo activity. The activities change and may include a visit behind the scenes, an up close animal encounter or a chance to speak with the keepers.
The program ends around 9:30 am, then explore Niabi Zoo before the gates open for the day at 10 am.
Sept 19 Monkeys
Oct 17 In the Jungle
Dec 5 Visit with Santa
Zoo Members $18, Non-Members $22
CLASSES FOR KIDS AGES 2-4 BACK IN SESSION.
Sign up for Zoo Tots classes, starting September 10 and running through April 16. The class topic is the same Thursday and Saturday, and topics change each month.
The 60-minute class includes craft time, a story and animal encounter.
Members receive discounted class registration.
27 Jul 2015

Get tickets to Pints this Saturday

By Niabi Zoo
SATURDAY NIGHT AUGUST 1     5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. AT NIABI ZOO

The final food and drink menus are being finalized for Pints. Here's a sneak peek at what presenting sponsor Stern Beverage plans to have available at the 5th annual beer tasting:

Uinta, Tighthead, Ommegang, Lost Coast, Shiner, Erdinger, Goose Island, Redhook, Widmer, Potosi, Great River, Lena, Millstream, Backpocket and Bent River.

Not into beer? Don't worry! There will also be a handful of wines from Metal Label, Wombat and Found Stone. And if you're more of a cocktail drinker, Mixx Tails will have several mixed drinks.

Dress casual, bring your friends (21 and older) and eat and drink your way through the zoo stopping at the animal exhibits. With the 5:30 start time, you'll have plenty of daylight to explore the zoo.

The Niabi Zoological Society will use funds raised at Pints for future improvements at the zoo. Thank you for supporting your community zoo.

CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS

$30 Niabi Zoo Members
$35 non-members and guests
Buy a 6-pack for the member price of $160
non-members pay only $190.
09 Jun 2015

SCHOOL'S OUT AND THE ZOO IS IN!

By Niabi Zoo

Before you hear how bored your kids are, get out to Niabi Zoo for a day of animal exploration and family fun.

A visit to the zoo lasts about two hours, depending on the age of the child and how many trips you take on the carrousel and train.

New food options make it easy and more nutritious to have lunch at the zoo.

Insider tip: Come to the zoo right at 10 a.m. to beat the mid-day heat and see the animals in the morning when they are most active. Gates open at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Final admission each day is 4 p.m.

Become a member to beat the summer boredom and get in free for a full year. Click here to see all the great membership perks.

KIDS' WILD FEST IS ON JUNE 20..

The annual event is back on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. It's a day just for kids where they can act like a monkey, do fun activities and visit the vendor booths. The event is free for zoo members and regular zoo admission applies. No RSVP required.

WORLD GIRAFFE DAY AT NIABI ZOO.

Sunday, June 21, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

World Giraffe Day is an initiative of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), celebrating the longest-necked animal, on the longest day of the year.  Niabi is hosting games and activities and offering a chance to win a giraffe encounter.

Public giraffe feedings are 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $4 a person and can be purchased at the front gate or with cash at the giraffe platform.

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