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On March 19th, it was reported that due to the blizzard back in January, the zoo is pushing back its opening date to April 30th and that work rebuilding/renovating exhibits will extend into the summertime. The new black-tailed prairie dog exhibit is finished though, and will open on opening day.

Niabi Zoo still feels impacts of January’s blizzard | OurQuadCities

On March 22nd, the zoo announced that they acquired a (0.1) Amur leopard named Bella from the Toledo Zoo in Ohio.

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On March 23rd, the zoo announced that (2.0) Nigerian dwarf goats were born and later named Bayo and Bisi.

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Smaggledagle said:
On March 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Nigerian dwarf goat was born on February 22nd to (0.1) Bunny.

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On March 25th, the zoo announced that the goat was sexed as (0.1) and named Beyonce.

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On April 5th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5+) Anthony's poison arrow frogs hatched.

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Smaggledagle said:
On March 19th, it was reported that due to the blizzard back in January, the zoo is pushing back its opening date to April 30th and that work rebuilding/renovating exhibits will extend into the summertime. The new black-tailed prairie dog exhibit is finished though, and will open on opening day.

Niabi Zoo still feels impacts of January’s blizzard | OurQuadCities
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On April 16th, the zoo announced that due to construction on the large cats, Pallas' cat, and eagle exhibits, the Amur leopards, generic leopard, binturong, and Pallas' cats will be off-exhibit, while the snow leopards and the bald eagles will have some outdoor access throughout the year. The bobcats will be in the binturong exhibit for all of 2024.

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Smaggledagle said:
On April 29th, the zoo announced that (0.0.4) fennec foxes were born.

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On May 5th, the zoo announced that the foxes were sexed as (3.1).

Niabi Zoo Fennec Fox Kits eyes opening and ears unfolding | **Cuteness Alert***just under 3 weeks old and already maturing and changing right before us. The three boys and one girl have opened their eyes and have... | By Niabi ZooFacebook

On May 30th, the zoo announced they joined the AZA's Wildlife Confiscation Network, of which they are the only member facility in Illinois.

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On June 17th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African pygmy goat named Ms. Oreo passed away at age 15 1/2 due to a decline in health caused by cancer.

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On June 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired (0.1.1) binturongs named Fennel and Sage from the Henson Robinson Zoo in Kansas.

Also on June 22nd, the zoo announced that a mantled guereza was born.

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Smaggledagle said:
On June 22nd, the zoo announced that a mantled guereza was born.

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On July 4th, the zoo sexed the monkey as (0.1). On July 13th, the zoo named the monkey Adira.

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Niabi Zoo Kenna, Colobus chooses her new baby's name....drum roll please... | Drumroll please......we gave Kenna the option to choose her own babies name....and she chose.....ADIRA! Lovely name for a lovely little gal!! **All... | By Niabi ZooFacebook

On July 19th, the zoo announced they demolished the outdoor bald eagle, Pallas cat, and cathouse exhibits to build new habitats. The zoo also announced they replaced damaged gutters around the property and installed a new durable iron frame for the roof on top of the guinea pig exhibit.

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On July 31st, the zoo announced that 3 Nubian goats were born which are on exhibit.

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On August 21st, the zoo announced they completed some more construction projects around the facility, including resetting exhibits with cement pads, repairing the gutters in the train station, replacing the lorikeet unit in the Animal Encounters area, and adding a new steel frame inside the guinea pig aviary.

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2 Pieces of Late August 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
On August 31st, the zoo announced they acquired (0.4) Black Copper Maran chickens which are on exhibit.

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On August 31st, the zoo announced that 2 Cape porcupines were born which are on exhibit.

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Smaggledagle said:
On September 2nd, the zoo announced that 4 fennec foxes were born.

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On September 18th, the zoo announced that the foxes were sexed as (1.3).

3.6K views · 119 reactions | Niabi Zoo Fennec Fox Gender Reveal...it is 1 boy and 3 girls!! | Woohoo....1 boy and 3 girls.....the older sibs are a bit exhausted...but what a good time to find out more info about their little sibs!! Vid courtesy... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook

On November 20th, it was reported that the zoo was given $400,000 by Rock Island County board members to help build new exhibits for big cats (the previous exhibits were damaged beyond repair from the snowstorms earlier in 2024).

$400k approved to help rebuild, upgrade Niabi Zoo exhibits destroyed by heavy snow

On December 22nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) mantled guereza named Spunky passed away at age 28.

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On February 8th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) North American porcupine named Qwill which will be on display near the red wolves when the facility reopens for the 2025 season.

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On February 20th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 blue-and-gold macaws which will be on display in the Animal Encounters area in summer 2025.

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On February 21st, the zoo announced their (0.1) rocky hyrax named Ms. Twix passed away at age 7 due to a suspected cancerous mass located during an annual exam.

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On February 22nd, the zoo announced that 2 Cape porcupines were born on February 15th.

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On February 23rd, the zoo announced that 3 red devil vampire crabs hatched.

2.2K views · 54 reactions | Niabi Zoo Baby Alert: Three Red Devil Crabs hatched | Baby Alert! We are pleased to share we have had three newly hatched Red Devil Crabs emerge. After an incubation period of 45-60 days tucked under... | By Niabi Zoo | Facebook
 
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