Tag: Niabi Zoo
Big cats return to Niabi Zoo following cat house renovations
COAL VALLEY – Niabi Zoo is welcoming back its Amur, snow and African leopards following extensive renovations to their habitat.
After sustaining significant structural damage...
New small otter species arrives at Rock Island County’s Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo has introduced a new animal species: Asian small-clawed otters, the world's smallest otter species. Two female otters, named Tina and Louise, are...
RI County Forest Preserve District needs public input
The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District is seeking public input about its seven forest preserves, Niabi Zoo and the district’s many amenities at...
Niabi Zoo opens April 30; snowstorm repairs continue
Niabi Zoo will open for its 61st year at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, while the zoo continues to make repairs of damage caused...
Join Zoopocalypse 5K, help bring grizzly bear to Niabi Zoo
The Niabi Zoo Foundation is ready to kick off its first-ever Zoopocalypse 5K designed to help raise funds to bring a grizzly bear exhibit...
African Painted Dogs ready to tell their story to Niabi Zoo visitors
There’s good news for Quad Citians who have been panting with anticipation over the opening of Niabi Zoo’s long-awaited African Painted Dog exhibit.
A trio...
Niabi Zoo kicks off ‘most exciting season yet’ director says
Zoo-lovers who turned out at Niabi Zoo despite a definite chill in the air were treated to more than sunny skies at the 2023...