COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2024) — On Friday, September 13, the Zoo will host our biggest fundraiser of the year, Pints for Preservation. This year, the proceeds will go toward finishing the cat habitats that were destroyed during the CAT-astrophe from the storms earlier in 2024. The large cat exhibits will be completed in late 2024 and the Pallas' Cat (featured in the image above) will be constructed in 2025.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after-hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will support our recovery from storm damage. Your contribution will help restore the zoo and make it even better for the future.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2024) — Half of our Zoo Camps are sold out! The only remaining camps are for children ages four to five and six to seven. Zoo Camp 2024 is 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.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 14, 2024) — Niabi Zoo experienced significant damage to facilities and infrastructure during five days of heavy snowfall between January 8-12, 2024.