COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2022) — The Niabi Zoo is pleased and excited to announce having received a grant for $160,000 from the Roy J Carver charitable trust. The grant will help fund our new Painted dog exhibit, an important component in our Niabi Zoo Masterplan. “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 be added to the list of exciting new animals to experience at Niabi. This wonderfully generous gift will bring us that much closer to having the entire exhibit paid for,” said director Lee Jackson. “This grant, and the many donations received by our community mean we are almost there!”
More visitor information can be found at NiabiZoo.com.
The Niabi Zoo is open from 10AM– 5PM seven days per week, with last entry at 4PM.
To plan your visit, go to 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 with over 200 animal species. The Niabi Zoo is home to 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. 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 and 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.
