COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (November 29, 2021) — The Niabi Zoos African Painted Dog campaign online auction starts today, November 29! 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.
“The selection of items to choose from is impressive” said zoo director Lee Jackson. “This auction has something for everyone. We have wonderful products from some of our incredibly generous local vendors, as well as trips, sports memorabilia, electronics, fun experiences, and tons of great animal themed baskets and gifts!” And all of it just in time for Holiday shopping!
“The Auction begins today, and we encourage everyone to view the auction and sign up at ‘auctions.networkforgood.com/go/NiabiZoo’. By signing up quickly, you have a much better chance to win your favorite item, or items! All proceeds from the auction go directly to the African Painted Dog campaign. You can also make a donation on our website at www.niabizoo.com. Just go to the upper right corner of the page and click ‘donate’.
“Zoo staff have been very busy over the last couple of months making plans for the arrival of this incredible species, but there is still much to do. We are counting on the continued generous support of this amazing community to help us bring these wonderful animals to the Quad Cities,” said Jackson.
About African Painted Dogs
The Painted Dogs of Africa (aka African Wild Dogs) are one of the African continents most endangered species due to loss of habitat, infectious disease from domestic dogs, snaring, and other human persecution. This species is facing extinction with only 5,000 Painted Dogs believed to be left in the wild. The addition of this exciting new species with its fascinating behaviors and unique social structure will make a tremendous addition to the Niabi Zoo family.
To find out more about this exciting new project and how to help, please visit our website at www.niabizoo.com and go to the upper right-hand corner and click “donate”.
About Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo is now closed for the regular admission season but there are plenty of experiences happening at the zoo year-round. Visit www.NiabiZoo.com for more information. Niabi will be open for the 2022 regular admission season starting in April of 2022.
Located in Coal Valley, Illinois, Niabi Zoo offers an opportunity to explore more than forty acres that encompass 250 animal species while enjoying the countryside of Rock Island County. This exploration guides guests through the discovery of more than 700 animals from around the world.
