Niabi Zoo, Rock Island County Forest Preserve
Coal Valley, IL
From collectors
Niabi Zoo is a public zoological park in Illinois. Niabi Zoo is home to over 900 animals representing more than 160 species. The zoo's name "Niabi" comes from the Native American Osage Nation language and means "Young Deer Spared by the Hunter."
The zoo grounds cover 40 acres, with an additional 200 acres is set aside for native flora and fauna preservation.
If you buy your ticket online before 9 am, you can save $2 on admission.
Parking cost $5 / $4 online in advance.
Machine 2; is located in the ift Shop:
1) Wolf,
2) Leopard,
3) Giraffe
Machine 5: (2020). Designs are .51 cents and your penny each. Designs are:
1) Sloth hanging from a branch,
2) Fox standing facing left looking forward
3) Monkey walking right with tail up
4) Eagle flying.
Retired 1: 1) Snake, 2) Elephant, 3) Head of a Lion (V).
Retired 3: 1) Zebra, 2) Monkey, 3) Eagle
Retired 4 (2015): 1) A sloth, 2) A meerkat,, 3) A water monitor
3/2020: a new four design Pennyman hand crank machine was added here.
04/23/22: Machine 3 & 4 are retired.
Machine 2 is now in the gift shop:
Machine 5 is at the concession stand next to the reptile house. it's under the Wild Paw sign.
All rolled great on copper.
They had a Niabi penny book but it's only for sale to members as they are being discontinued.
If you buy your ticket online before 9 am, you can save $2 on admission.
Parking cost $5 / $4 online in advance. JLT
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 2 - in the gift shop | 3 | Penny |
| Machine 5 (2020) | 4 | Penny |
| Retired 4 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 3 | ? | Penny |
| Retired 1 | ? | Penny |
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