Join us at Front Street Brewery for this exciting event!

Instead of watching sports at the bar, come enjoy a pint of your favorite brew from Front Street Brewery and hear WILD stories of tracking endangered painted dogs in Zimbabwe, Africa.

Niabi Zoo welcomes world-renowned animal conservationist Dr. Greg Rasmussen from Painted Dog Research (PDR). Learn how he and his team are working to protect this endangered species from extinction.

Date & Time: Mar 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Front Street Brewery & Taproom, 421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52801, USA

Cost: The event is free, the beer is not. We welcome donations to help protect painted dogs.

Proceeds will go to support the continued conservation efforts of PDR for painted dogs in the field.

Come enjoy a Pint for Painted Dogs!

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Prepare your pack to paint a painted dog! Oh, and there’s wine!

Gather your friends (age 21 and over) or come and make friends to enjoy your favorite wine while learning about endangered African painted dogs and how to paint them during this special Wine & Design. All skill levels are welcome! You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy learning.

Artist: Pat Beréskin has been teaching art for 28 years at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf. She serves as an “Artist in Residence” for the community. Pat was the artist at our 2024 Wine & Design teaching how to paint a snow leopard to help with the Zoo’s recovery and rebuilding the cat habitats.

Special Guest: Dr. Greg Rasmussen from Painted Dog Research (PDR) in Zimbabwe, Niabi’s long-time conservation partner. He will share unique features and stories about African painted dogs and the collaborative work that Niabi Zoo is doing with PDR to save this species. Proceeds will go to support the continued conservation efforts of PDR for painted dogs in the field.

Cost per person: $50 which includes art supplies, animal inspiration, and of course, wine (plus other drink options).

Enjoy some wine, paint for fun, and help save a species at the same time!

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Monkeys and apes are considered primates. All apes, great and small are endangered including the Buff-Cheeked Gibbon. The loss of habitat for human use such as Palm Oil plantations poses one of the greatest threats to our closest relatives. Check out our primates on an exclusive tour!

Your child can attend one of three Zoo Classes based on age with the corresponding time below:

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Ages 4-5 *Requires an adult to attend with your child

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Ages 6-9

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Ages 10-13 

Cost per class:

• Ages 4-5              Zoo Member = $12          Non-member = $15
• Ages 6-9              Zoo Member = $16          Non-member = $20
• Ages 10-13          Zoo Member = $16          Non-member = $20

Location: Classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds and buildings. Please be sure your child is dressed for the weather.

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Pollinators are responsible for nearly 30% of the food we eat. Yet we are seeing the greatest reduction of pollinators in human history due to pesticide use and loss of habitat. Rusty Patched Bumblebees are an endangered species Niabi Zoo is working to save along with other at risk pollinators such as the Monarch butterfly and so many more. See our pollinator gardens on an exclusive tour!

Your child can attend one of three Zoo Classes based on age with the corresponding time below:

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Ages 4-5 *Requires an adult to attend with your child

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Ages 6-9

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Ages 10-13 

Cost per class:

• Ages 4-5              Zoo Member = $12          Non-member = $15
• Ages 6-9              Zoo Member = $16          Non-member = $20
• Ages 10-13          Zoo Member = $16          Non-member = $20

Location: Classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds and buildings. Please be sure your child is dressed for the weather.

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Title: The Funky Flock (Age 4-5)

Description: Fly with the Funky Flock as they explore a variety of habitats from around the world each day.

This 5 day, 2 hour long camp is for children ages 4-5 years as well as 1 parent/caregiver per child. Adult participation is important to develop nature-based interaction with your child.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Funky Flock (Age 4-5)

Description: Fly with the Funky Flock as they explore a variety of habitats from around the world each day.

This 5 day, 2 hour long camp is for children ages 4-5 years as well as 1 parent/caregiver per child. Adult participation is important to develop nature-based interaction with your child.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Happy Herd (Age 6-7)

Description: Gallop along with The Happy Herd as they explore the Animal Family Tree and discover the similarities and differences between its many members.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Happy Herd (Age 6-7)

Description: Gallop along with The Happy Herd as they explore the Animal Family Tree and discover the similarities and differences between its many members.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Painted Pack (Age 8-9)

Description: Run with The Painted Pack as they harmonize with our Native neighbors, explore life cycles and food webs, and learn about animal myths.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $200 | Non-members: $250

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Title: Creative Colonies (Age 10-13)

Description:  Let’s work together as Creative Colonies as we examine the threats to species and habitats and the conservation programs working to save them from extinction.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $200 | Non-members: $250

Get registered

Title: Creative Colonies (Age 10-13)

Description:  Let’s work together as Creative Colonies as we examine the threats to species and habitats and the conservation programs working to save them from extinction.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $200 | Non-members: $250

Get registered

Title: The Painted Pack (Age 8-9)

Description: Run with The Painted Pack as they harmonize with our Native neighbors, explore life cycles and food webs, and learn about animal myths.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $200 | Non-members: $250

REGISTER

Title: The Happy Herd (Age 6-7)

Description: Gallop along with The Happy Herd as they explore the Animal Family Tree and discover the similarities and differences between its many members.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Happy Herd (Age 6-7)

Description: Gallop along with The Happy Herd as they explore the Animal Family Tree and discover the similarities and differences between its many members.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Funky Flock (Age 4-5)

Description: Fly with the Funky Flock as they explore a variety of habitats from around the world each day.

This 5 day, 2 hour long camp is for children ages 4-5 years as well as 1 parent/caregiver per child. Adult participation is important to develop nature-based interaction with your child.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered

Title: The Funky Flock (Age 4-5)

Description: Fly with the Funky Flock as they explore a variety of habitats from around the world each day.

This 5 day, 2 hour long camp is for children ages 4-5 years as well as 1 parent/caregiver per child. Adult participation is important to develop nature-based interaction with your child.

Cost per week: Zoo Members: $120 | Non-members: $150

Get registered