08 Apr 2024

Spring Events at Niabi Zoo Abound

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 8, 2024) — While the Zoo may be opening a little later than normal while it continues to recover from the winter damage, it is hitting the ground running! Here is a brief overview of the upcoming Spring events:

27 Feb 2024

Zoo Camp: Creating Conservation Connections

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2024) — Zoo Camp 2024 all about creating conservation connections! Through activities, hands-on lessons, and animal experiences, your camper will learn about different animal groups and their survival needs, as well as ideas of what their future can hold. Each day is crafted to enlighten, encourage, and enrich your campers in an education-based summer camp. Join conservation educators this summer to link art, science, and animals!

26 Feb 2024

Learn to Paint Animals During Wine and Design April 5

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2024) — Tired of the same old evening plans? Looking to get WILD? Get creative and paint some animals! Oh, and there's wine! What's not to like?

Choose from your favorite wine, nibble on hors d'oeuvres, and learn to paint animals during Wine and Design. All skill levels are welcome! You don't have to be an artist to enjoy learning. Join us on Friday, April 5, 6:30-8:30PM, to please your palate while using your palette!

29 Jan 2024

Niabi Zoo Now accepting applications

By Niabi Zoo
20 Oct 2023

Boo at the Zoo is BACK!👻

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 20, 2023) — BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry, not Scary Halloween Festivities. Our many generous, local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities.

Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours | 10AM-3PM

Zoo Admission Hours | 10AM-5PM, Last entry @ 4PM

03 Oct 2023

Iowa Bicycle Coalition Announces New Executive Director

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

CORALVILLE, IOWA (October 3, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is proud to announce the hiring of their new Executive Director, Luke Hoffman. Hoffman is coming to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition from Iowa Rivers Revival where he also worked as their Executive Director. Hiring Luke is part of a broader strategy for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to refocus and revitalize their vision of ensuring safe and accessible bicycling for all Iowans.

04 Sep 2023

Niabi Zoo Welcomes the Inaugural Zoopocalypse 5K

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 4, 2023) — Zoopocalypse is a family-friendly 5K Fun Run! This inaugural event is a fun(d)raiser to bring the Grizzly Bear to the zoo. Looking forward to seeing you as a runner/walker/screamer. Wear a costume if you like.  If you are not a runner/walker/screamer. . . please volunteer as a Zoobie Zombie staged in the zoo to make this event a nighttime success!

31 Aug 2023

Volunteer for Pints for Preservation 2023

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2023) — Shout out for volunteers! On Friday, September 22, Niabi Zoo (13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley) will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, Pints for Preservation! This event kicks off the campaign to bring Bears to the Zoo! In order to transform the Zoo into the social venue of the season for adults, we will need many volunteers to help set up and operate drink stations throughout the night.

15 Aug 2023

AAA Partners with DCCCA Inc/SAFE IOWA to Enhance Seat Belt Safety Education of Teen Drivers Across Iowa as They Get Ready to Return to School

By Brian Ortner

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (August 15, 2023) — A grant awarded by AAA — The Auto Club Group Foundation will allow SAFE (Seatbelts Are for Everyone) Iowa the opportunity to continue their work with young drivers (ages fourteen to seventeen) across the state of Iowa. The $10,000 grant has already made impact in the growth of the program over the past year. Growing the number of participating schools from four in 2021 — nineteen in 2023.

25 Jul 2023

Members Only Night, July 27, Canceled

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 25, 2023) — We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm for our zoo, which allows us to bring you exclusive events like Members Only Night. However, we would like to let you know that due to the extreme weather forecast for Thursday, we have decided to cancel our Members Only Night event scheduled for that day.

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