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 (October 6, 2025) — 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

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2025) — We are excited to announce our Seventh Annual Animal Art Show and Sale!

 Event Dates

  • September 20–21
  • September 27–28
  • October 4–5
  • October 25–26

 Time: 10AM–3PM

📍 Location: Art tent in front of the gibbon habitat

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 10, 2025) — We want to show our appreciation to our local heroes, including police officers, firefighters, health-care workers, paramedics, as well as active and veteran military personnel by offering FREE Zoo admission with an ID showing your employment or status. Help us show our thanks to them for serving your communities, neighbors, family, and friends throughout the Quad Cities and our country.

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!

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2025) — Niabi Zoo is excited to welcome back its Amur leopards, snow leopards, and African leopard following extensive renovations to their habitat. After sustaining significant structural damage during the severe January 2024 winter snowstorms, the big cat house has been rebuilt to better meet the animals’ needs and support the zoo’s long-term care and conservation goals.

 COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — Member's Night is July 24. You'll need to get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21.

We ♥ our members! This is why we’re hosting a special night exclusively for YOU! The evening includes your usual free admission and parking, plus FREE access to:

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2025) — Zoo guests who stay past closing time could find themselves locked in the Zoo. After hours on Wednesday, June 11, you and your friends will be locked in and will have to follow clues and solve puzzles in order to Escape the Zoo!

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