COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 10, 2022) — The Niabi Zoo is pleased and excited to announce being named a recipient of the prestigious Illinois State Tourism grant. The grant will fund our new Painted Dog exhibit, an important component in our Niabi Zoo Masterplan. The total grant award is 233,000 dollars, and will cover almost half of the cost of the exhibit. “So many wonderful and exciting additions have been made, and are underway at the zoo,” said Director Lee Jackson. “Rhinos, Prairie Dogs, and now Painted Dogs will now we can officially begin work on Painted Dogs!” The list of exciting new animals to experience at Niabi is growing like now like no other time in Niabi Zoo history.” The projected cost for this newest addition is 500 thousand dollars,” said Jackson. “This grant, along with an earlier generous grant from the John B Carver Charitable Trust, and donations from our friends in the Quad Cities community, put us tantalizingly close to our goal. Only thirty thousand left to go!”
Please help us reach our goal! We are almost there!
To make a donation please go to our website at https://www.niabizoo.com/support/donate/
You can also mail your donation to:
Niabi Zoological Park, Painted Dog Campaign.
13010 Niabi Zoo Road
Coal Valley, IL 61240
To plan your visit, go to www.niabizoo.com
About Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo, which is operated by the Forest Preserve District of Rock Island County, offers an opportunity to explore more than forty acres in Coal Valley, Illinois that encompass 200 animal species. This exploration guides guests through the discovery of more than 800 animals from around the world. Niabi Zoo strives to instill a sense of care and understanding for wild animals in each and every visitor as they work in the community. For more information about the Zoo, visit NiabiZoo.com.
Like so many others, staff shortages have required us to rethink our operational strategy in an effort to continue providing the level of service our guests and animals deserve.
Effective opening day, April 18, tickets pre-ordered online by 9AM the day of your visit will be discounted while tickets purchased at the zoo admission booth will be a few dollars more. Our new process will allow us to staff more effectively for expected attendance, ensuring the best experience for you while taking care of our team.
You can find all the details here: https://www.niabizoo.com/plan-your-visit/hours-pricing/.
The Niabi Zoo is a proud member of the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). Member Institutions are held to the highest standards of animal care and welfare. The ZAA is the fastest growing professional zoo organization in the United States.
Work with the Zoo!
The Niabi Zoo and Forest Preserves Foundation (NZFP) is looking for passionate, motivated community leaders to join our board. The Niabi Zoo foundation, as the sole official fundraising arm of the Niabi Zoo, plays a leading role in the growth and expansion of the Zoo as it moves towards realization of its masterplan. Board members will work closely with Zoo staff while planning fundraising events both on and off Zoo grounds.
For more information, please contact: Krisan Steiger 4niabizoofoundation@gmail.com.
