Niabi Zoo has brought back its Amur leopards, snow leopards and African leopard after extensive renovations to their habitat.

Niabi Zoo’s big cats are back in a rebuilt enclosure after storm damage shut it down for nearly 20 months. The zoo is also ...

Niabi Zoo has welcomed back its Amur leopards, snow leopards and African leopard following extensive renovations to their habitat, a news release says. After sustaining significant structural damage ...

The zoo said after the exhibit had significant damage from January 2024 winter storms, the big cat house was rebuilt to better meet the animals’ needs and support the zoo’s care and conservation goals ...

Niabi Zoo is closed on Thursday, July 10, due to a facility maintenance issue. Staff say the issue is being resolved and the ...

Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley had its opening day Tuesday. Beyond the fun of visitors seeing animals, managers at the zoo hope to educate visitors about endangered species. Curator of Conservation and ...

The Niabi Zoo is collaborating with the Wildlife Confiscation Network to rehome exotic animals that are found entering the U.S. or in illegal possession.

Niabi Zoo has released a 10-year master plan that includes expanding into the zoo's existing acreage and the addition of penguins, otters, hyenas, flamingos, prairie dogs and other animals.

They had me at penguins. But there’s other exciting news, including Niabi Zoo’s plans to be open year-round. You’ll recall that last winter felt like it lasted three years. Even the snow ...

Niabi Zoo has bred their first African Cape porcupine. The baby porcupine was born on Jan. 7 to 4-year-old mother Milele and 11-year-old father Charles.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. — The Niabi Zoo says Nala the lion has been euthanized after a long bout with bone cancer. Nala was put to sleep on Monday, September 21. "One of the zoo's best-known residents, Nala ...

Niabi Zoo was supposed to open for the season Saturday, but it is not immune to temporary closures related to the coronavirus pandemic. The animals and staff remain healthy, Niabi's director said ...