On May 13th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) eastern black-and-white colobus monkey named Bitinze was born.
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On May 15th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (1.0) Allen's swamp monkey named Loki which is on exhibit with the Wolf's guenons.
Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo Introduces Loki, a new gentleman Allen's Swamp Monkey | Facebook
Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo Introduces Loki, a new gentleman Allen's Swamp Monkey | Facebook
On May 16th, the zoo announced they have received a $160,000 grant for an African painted dog exhibit.
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That's an unexpected species, given it's one of very few still only kept in AZA.
On June 3rd, the zoo announced that (0.0.11?) Asian forest scorpions were born.
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On July 1st, the zoo announced that a (0.1) llama named Sorpresa was born a few weeks prior.
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A piece of news I missed:
On April 10th, the zoo announced their names, Antin and Nyura.
On July 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) bald eagle named Xena passed away due to renal failure caused by chronic, polycystic kidney disease. She was 23 years old.
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On July 16th, the zoo announced that their (0.0.3) leopard tortoises are now on exhibit next to the alpacas in the Domestic Animal area.
On August 5th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Smallwood's anole was born.
Also on August 5th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) common ostrich, as well as stating that due to the lower cases of avian influenza, their ostriches are now on exhibit.
Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo Smallwoods Anole baby hatched recently | Facebook | By Niabi Zoo | Baby News! We are so excited to announce-- for only the second time our Smallwoods Anoles have hatched a super cute baby. This lizard species is found...
Niabi Zoo - Feathered Friend Friday; Kanoni, Ostrich was... | By Niabi Zoo | Feathered Friend Friday; Kanoni, Ostrich was able to enjoy being outdoors recently after being secure inside due to the global Avian Influenza...
Also on August 5th, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) common ostrich, as well as stating that due to the lower cases of avian influenza, their ostriches are now on exhibit.
Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo Smallwoods Anole baby hatched recently | Facebook | By Niabi Zoo | Baby News! We are so excited to announce-- for only the second time our Smallwoods Anoles have hatched a super cute baby. This lizard species is found...
Niabi Zoo - Feathered Friend Friday; Kanoni, Ostrich was... | By Niabi Zoo | Feathered Friend Friday; Kanoni, Ostrich was able to enjoy being outdoors recently after being secure inside due to the global Avian Influenza...
On August 7th, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.46) domestic guinea pigs and are now in a new exhibit inside the Animal Encounters area.
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Thanks to a $233,000 grant award, the Zoo is now very close to covering the cost for its upcoming African wild dog habitat. Only $30,000 remains.
Niabi Zoo receives grant for new painted dog exhibit
Niabi Zoo receives grant for new painted dog exhibit
On August 12th, the zoo announced that they will be closing the Amur leopard exhibit starting on August 15th due to refurbishing and renovating their trees, logs, and platforms.
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On September 2nd, the zoo announced that they have acquired (0.2+?) Appenzeller Spitzhauben chickens, (0.2+?) crested silkie chickens, and (0.2+?) crested silkie x bearded silkie chickens.
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On September 8th, the zoo announced that their yellow-backed duiker exhibit has undergone renovations to prepare for some new residents, although the facility declined to state what species it is (I'm guessing from the photos it's red river hog).
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On October 4th, the zoo announced that they acquired (2.0) red river hogs named Beni and Togo which are now on exhibit with their yellow-backed duiker.
Also on October 4th, the zoo made a statement about an Iowan TikToker who posted stealing one of the facility's animals. Here is the statement:
Niabi Zoo Red River Hog Brothers debut in their habitat | NIABI ZOO WELCOMES NEW RESIDENTS! Coal Valley IL, 9/29/2022 The Niabi zoo is excited to announce the arrival of our two newest inhabitants! Beni and... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
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Also on October 4th, the zoo made a statement about an Iowan TikToker who posted stealing one of the facility's animals. Here is the statement:
Niabi Zoo Red River Hog Brothers debut in their habitat | NIABI ZOO WELCOMES NEW RESIDENTS! Coal Valley IL, 9/29/2022 The Niabi zoo is excited to announce the arrival of our two newest inhabitants! Beni and... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
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On October 18th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) bald eagle named Valor from Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab Inc. in Illinois.
On October 20th, the zoo announced they acquired another (0.1) bald eagle named Rushmore.
Niabi Zoo welcomes a new Bald Eagle! We are excited to announce we have welcomed a new young lady Bald Eagle to our animal family this week.... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
Niabi Zoo introduces a second new Bald Eagle resident | ** Another New Animal Family Alert** We are pleased to introduce you to Rushmore a lovely, young Bald Eagle gal who joins her new BFF Bald Eagle, Valor.... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
On October 20th, the zoo announced they acquired another (0.1) bald eagle named Rushmore.
Niabi Zoo welcomes a new Bald Eagle! We are excited to announce we have welcomed a new young lady Bald Eagle to our animal family this week.... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
Niabi Zoo introduces a second new Bald Eagle resident | ** Another New Animal Family Alert** We are pleased to introduce you to Rushmore a lovely, young Bald Eagle gal who joins her new BFF Bald Eagle, Valor.... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
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Cape porcupine born:
Niabi Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Its First African Cape Porcupine
The baby was born on January 7 to our eleven-year-old male Charles and four-year-old female Milele. Both mom and dad have proven to be excellent parents and keep a close watchful eye over their new youngster, who is already starting to take solid food.
Niabi Zoo Celebrates the Birth of Its First African Cape Porcupine
The baby was born on January 7 to our eleven-year-old male Charles and four-year-old female Milele. Both mom and dad have proven to be excellent parents and keep a close watchful eye over their new youngster, who is already starting to take solid food.
On November 29th, 2022, the zoo announced that a (0.1) alpaca named Lechosa was born on November 21st.
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On February 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) Buchell's zebra named Bella passed away at the end of 2022 at age 16 due to meningioma.
The zoo also announced that a (0.1) generic giraffe named Twiga passed away at age 16 in January due to degenerative brain and spinal neuropathy.
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On February 16th, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) long-eared owl and a (0.1) great-horned owl from Hog Capital Wildlife Rescue & Rehab in Illinois.
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On February 17th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) fennec fox named Ms. Ginger which will be on exhibit when the facility opens in April.
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On February 17th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) fennec fox named Ms. Ginger which will be on exhibit when the facility opens in April.
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