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.

17 Jul 2023

Niabi Zoo Welcomes Its Newest Species. African Painted Dogs

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2023) — The Niabi Zoo is excited to welcome its newest inhabitants to the Quad Cities: Three African Painted Dogs Lycaon pictus. This incredible species is a native of the grasslands of East Africa, and has never been housed at the Niabi Zoo before. African Painted Dogs are highly intelligent and social keystone species in Africa. Like North American Wolves, play a critical role in the health of their ecosystem.

14 Jul 2023

Quad Cities International Airport Announces Daily Flights to Charlotte Douglas with American Airlines

By Jessica Waytenick

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2023) — American Airlines will offer twice-daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Booking will be available starting July 15, and the inaugural flight will be December 21, 2023. Service will be provided on a CRJ-900, 76-seat, dual-class cabin jet.

05 Jul 2023

Lowell Scott Joins Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association Board of Directors

By Emilee Zimmerman

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 5, 2023) — The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA) has announced that Lowell Scott, Owner/Operator of the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport/Conference Center, has joined the advocacy group’s Board of Directors.

26 Jun 2023

Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium Unveils New Mural on Cody Road

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (June 26, 2023) — Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium will officially introduce a new mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 5:15PM. The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ceremony will take place in front of the mural, which is located on the south side of the building at 110 South Cody Road.

29 May 2023

Breakfast with the Giraffe at Niabi Zoo

By Joel Vanderbush

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2023) — As we celebrate the longest day of the year on World Giraffe Day, enjoy a tall order of breakfast, then go on a tour to meet our tall boy Kenya at the Giraffe barn. Find out how zookeepers care for this endangered species as we work to stave off what is being considered a “silent extinction.” It’s time to make some noise to help protect this lofty animal.

Child (age 2 and under) = Free

Member — Child (age 3-12) = $20

02 May 2023

Niabi Zoo Birthday Bash Fundraiser Canceled

By Alisha Espey

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023) — Thank you for your coverage of the Niabi Zoo 60th Birthday Bash. Unfortunately, this event planned for May 4 has been canceled. Please see the message from the Niabi Zoo Foundation Board below:

We regret to inform you that the Niabi Zoo Foundation has canceled the Niabi Zoo 60th Birthday Bash, the fundraiser featuring Maggie Speaks scheduled for May 4 at the Rust Belt.

17 Apr 2023

Niabi Zoo Will Reopen for the 2023 Season on April 17

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — Niabi Zoo will reopen on April 17, and what a year it’s going to be!

03 Apr 2023

Niabi Zoo Celebrates Sixty Years with Birthday Bash Fundraiser Event May 4

By Alisha Espey

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2023) — The Niabi Zoo Foundation invites the public to party with a purpose on Thursday, May 4, at the Rust Belt in East Moline. This event will feature entertainment by renowned show band, Maggie Speaks.

16 Mar 2023

Invitation to Join the Members Egg Hunt and Season Preview/Niabi Zoo

By Scarlet Behrens

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (March 16, 2023) — You're invited to join us for the Niabi Zoo Members Egg Hunt and Season Preview!

Become a member and RSVP by April 3 to attend.

April 8, 2023, 9AM-12PM

• Exclusive members-only event before the zoo opens to the public!

• Egg Hunt or scavenger hunt for ages two to twelve! Details below.

• Free train and carousel rides

• Photo ops with the Bunny

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