COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — The Niabi Zoo is proud to announce that it has been granted reaccreditation into the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The ZAA is a non-profit accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, wildlife conservation, and education.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2025) — This fall through spring, Niabi Zoo is bringing conservation to your backyard! In this twelve-class series we will explore many aspects of conservation from learning how to identify native bumblebees and plants to building animal homes for your yard. If you and yours want to learn together about how to take an active role in conservation, this family-friendly class series is for you! Participants of all ages are welcome.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 9, 2025) — If seeing animals from across the globe while sipping cold beer sounds like a good time, then you need to buy your tickets to Pints for Preservation!

BONUS: The funds raised during the night will be used to support future improvements at the zoo.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 4, 2025) — Come to our FIRST EVER Breakfast with the Rhino! Enjoy a Rhino-sized breakfast and learn about chubby unicorns and the plight they face in the wild. All five species of rhinos face extinction with three species being critically endangered and 2 subspecies having gone extinct since 2011. Learn what you can do to help save these powerful pachyderms!