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Slightly off-topic (more a general comment too): @Chlidonias, I assume this is all still to do with the unresolved issues that the US regulators and net administrators have with European privacy restrictions and regulations and that quite a few US news sites have not quite done anything to make it any easier for us European viewers.
On topic: I do welcome the introduction of rhinos at the zoo, however I would have held out better with black or greater one-horned rhino. This is also the policy line for AZA vis a vis the more solitary species in city zoos and open range zoos to go with white rhino (BTW: Niabi was never on the list to receive these .. rhino). It would seem reasonable to expect them to start keeping a bachelor herd of males in future. I admit having rhinos at this small zoo does make it a more attractive venue for general zoo visitor.
The Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley has a relatively small footprint and is more or less in valley forested area. I wonder if they have any room to expand? There seems to be a good deal of arable land. Not sure though if there are any restrictions on the forested areas and regulations or nature reserved areas overall.
I do think too many zoos want to have a corresponding African savannah (which does threaten overall to have ever more self replicating exhibits of the same species without any deemed "unsafe" species in PR/marketing/media quarters which would actually enhance the total exhibit and make it more idiosyncratic / interesting as an visitor experience vis a vis other zoos one might want to visit. Eventually, then the whole concept becomes archetype and a total bore - so no repeat visits).
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Three Fennec fox kits have been born:
Niabi Zoo announces birth of three Fennec foxes
The three kits were born on February 4 to 4-year-old male Jelani and 10-year-old female Pika, both of whom were successful parents just a year ago.
The new foxes, who are all boys, are an important addition to the breeding population in North America according to zoo officials. They are managed “through a corporative population management plan, currently made up of only 137 individuals.”
Niabi Zoo announces birth of three Fennec foxes
The three kits were born on February 4 to 4-year-old male Jelani and 10-year-old female Pika, both of whom were successful parents just a year ago.
The new foxes, who are all boys, are an important addition to the breeding population in North America according to zoo officials. They are managed “through a corporative population management plan, currently made up of only 137 individuals.”
Niabi’s first ever rhino has arrived - 1.0 Southern White Rhino Kito who will be joined by a female in 2022: Niabi Zoo welcomes first-ever rhino, Keto
I would be interested to know where the rhino bull Keto was sourced from?
BTW: Niabi Zoo - Coal Valley is a member in ZAA.
There is a possibility - allthough slim - that Keto is the Kito from Fresno's Chaffee Zoo born 2 years ago. But that is just speculation ...
Link: Fresno Chaffee Zoo announces name of baby rhino
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VA Safari does have a few surplus male white rhino and one captive-born female (coming up to 6 years of age). Gulf Breeze has just had a male calf born and a 2-year old home-bred female. On top, probably Rum Creek might have female white rhino available as well (however given their close cooperation with AZA programs, that might be a little more difficult.
Were not some independent smaller zoos looking to import from South Africa?
Niabi Zoo have imported 0.1 Amur Leopard from Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, UK to be paired with their male. The zoo also recently received a crested porcupine from San Diego and 0.1 Black-and-white Colobus from Santa Ana Zoo. Also, the article mentions the new rhino Kito came from Fresno Chaffee: Niabi Zoo brings in rare, female Amur leopard, African crescent porcupine and colobus monkey to collection
The female Amur Leopard from Thrigby, UK is IONA born 15 October 2017 (her mother is KOREA from Prague and her father is SKODJE from Berlin TP via Edinburgh). IONA left Thrigby on 1 June and arrived safely in Coal Valley on 2 June.
Niabi Zoo have announced the discovery of a threatened wild population of Rusty-patched Bumble Bees (Bombus affinis) living on the zoo's grounds. IUCN lists this species as critically endangered and decreasing. The zoo have established several prairie flower beds throughout the past couple of years to support the bumblebees.
Full article: Rare bumble bee makes appearance at Niabi Zoo | OurQuadCities
Full article: Rare bumble bee makes appearance at Niabi Zoo | OurQuadCities
A Nice surprise for native wildlife.
Other news in 2021:
On April 30th, it was reported that a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named Sal passed away on April 29th. He was 20-years-old and died due to a gastric tumor.
20-year-old sloth at Illinois zoo passes away | wqad.com
On July 1st, the zoo announced the opening of a new exhibit area named "Spineless Wonders" which features 20 exhibits for invertebrates scheduled to open on July 15th.
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New animal attractions slither, crawl and lumber at Niabi Zoo | OurQuadCities
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On July 26th, the zoo announced the transfer of (2.0) Fennec foxes named Bitti and Bikku to the Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts and Animal Embassy in New York.
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On August 3rd, the zoo announced that it has acquired (0.0.3?) ferocious diving beetles for their Spineless Wonders exhibit.
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On August 10th, the zoo announced that it has acquired (0.0.1?) Geosesarma dennerle (aka vampire crab) for their Spineless Wonders exhibit..
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On August 18th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Monique which will be on exhibit on August 19th.
Sloth joins Niabi Zoo in the Quad Cities | wqad.com
On August 2nd, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) tailless whipscorpion.
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On August 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.5?) upside-down jellyfish and are located in the Spineless Wonder exhibit.
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On September 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) alpaca was born on September 3rd.
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On April 30th, it was reported that a (1.0) Linne's two-toed sloth named Sal passed away on April 29th. He was 20-years-old and died due to a gastric tumor.
20-year-old sloth at Illinois zoo passes away | wqad.com
On July 1st, the zoo announced the opening of a new exhibit area named "Spineless Wonders" which features 20 exhibits for invertebrates scheduled to open on July 15th.
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New animal attractions slither, crawl and lumber at Niabi Zoo | OurQuadCities
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On July 26th, the zoo announced the transfer of (2.0) Fennec foxes named Bitti and Bikku to the Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts and Animal Embassy in New York.
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On August 3rd, the zoo announced that it has acquired (0.0.3?) ferocious diving beetles for their Spineless Wonders exhibit.
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On August 10th, the zoo announced that it has acquired (0.0.1?) Geosesarma dennerle (aka vampire crab) for their Spineless Wonders exhibit..
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On August 18th, it was reported that the zoo acquired a (0.1) Linne's two-toed sloth named Monique which will be on exhibit on August 19th.
Sloth joins Niabi Zoo in the Quad Cities | wqad.com
On August 2nd, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.0.1) tailless whipscorpion.
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On August 30th, the zoo announced they have acquired (0.0.5?) upside-down jellyfish and are located in the Spineless Wonder exhibit.
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On September 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) alpaca was born on September 3rd.
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African wild dogs are Niabi’s next big target animal! 
Money raised from an online Zoo auction will go towards a campaign to bring the species in.
Niabi Zoo’s online auction for African Painted Dogs starts today
Money raised from an online Zoo auction will go towards a campaign to bring the species in.Niabi Zoo’s online auction for African Painted Dogs starts today
African wild dogs are Niabi’s next big target animal!
Niabi Zoo’s online auction for African Painted Dogs starts today
I'm actually working on updating the Wild Dog population list for 2022 right now! It is much more accurate than it was before, so we may be able to figure out what dogs may be sent to Niabi.
On February 10th, 2022, the zoo announced that their (0.1) African lion named Savanna has passed away at age 19 due to breast cancer and progressed kidney failure.
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On March 8th, the zoo announced that (1.1) Amur leopards were born. A third cub was also born but survived for a few days before passing away.
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On March 23rd, the zoo announced that it had received a $417,600 grant from the Illinois State Museum for a new prairie dog exhibit.
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On April 8th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Burchell's zebra passed away over the previous winter due to congestive heart disease. Because of this, the zoo is pairing up their other (0.1) zebra with their donkeys until they can acquire more zebras.
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On April 8th, the zoo also announced that their domestic zebu have moved back into the Domestic Animal area.
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1.1 Fennec fox kits were born April 12:
Niabi Zoo announces birth of Fennec fox kits | Western Illinois
Niabi Zoo announces birth of Fennec fox kits | Western Illinois