Where is Summerfield Zoo?

At 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, near Rockford.

As listed on the zoo's visit page, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The home page's hours panel reads "By Appointment."

Are there animal shows?

The website lists shows on Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 2 p.m.

Does the zoo offer summer camp?

Yes, for ages 6 to 12, according to the website.

No. Pets are not allowed on the grounds.

Summerfield Zoo

Belvidere, IL

Admission: —
Accreditation: None listed

Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.

Animals at Summerfield Zoo

37 confirmed

Animal checklistTick off animals as you spot them, or print a copy for your visit.

Mammals27

Binturong

Gray Wolf

Pygmy Goat

Two-toed Sloth

Spotted Hyena

Patagonian Mara

Donkey

Miniature Donkey

Zebra

North American Porcupine

Capybara

African Crested Porcupine

Ring-tailed Lemur

North American River Otter

Bobcat

Coati

Kinkajou

Rock Hyrax

Cougar

Reindeer

Cotton-top Tamarin

Kunekune Pig

Southern Tamandua

Arctic Fox

Fennec Fox

Birds7

Mandarin Duck

Wood Duck

Umbrella Cockatoo

Golden Pheasant

Mute Swan

Emu

Peafowl

Reptiles3

American Alligator

African Spurred Tortoise

Leopard Tortoise

Feathers & Fangs from visitors

What people who've been to Summerfield Zoo say

A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.

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About Summerfield Zoo

Summerfield Zoo, branded on its website as Summerfield Farm and Zoo, is at 3088 Flora Road in Belvidere, Illinois, near Rockford and a few minutes from I-90. The zoo says its aim is to create an unforgettable experience for families and animal lovers, and that visitor support helps build and maintain exhibits and feed the animals. It is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The website says many of its animals are rescues. Animals listed on its About page include two-toed sloths, capybaras, mountain lions, river otters, arctic wolves, alligators, tortoises, peacocks, and cockatoos.

Exhibits and habitats

Animals named on the zoo's pages include a sloth, capybaras, lemurs, a Canadian lynx kitten, a bobcat, a mountain lion, and an alligator. Goats feature in the visit page's list of activities, including bottle feeding for baby goats and feed for adult goats. Reindeer are a seasonal attraction during the holiday event.

Conservation and programs

The zoo offers several programs. Private animal encounters are listed with a sloth, capybaras, or lemurs, and the website has a page for encounters and field trips. A summer camp for ages 6 to 12 is described as a chance to be a zookeeper for a week. Christmas Town is a seasonal event with live reindeer, Santa, and elves; the visit page notes that season passes do not apply to it. The zoo also lists a Friends of the Zoo page, a wish list, a gift shop, and online gift certificates.

Planning your visit

As listed on the zoo's visit page, the zoo is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with animal shows on Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 2 p.m. The home page's hours panel reads "By Appointment." Season passes are offered and serve as photo IDs, and ticket details are on the website.

The zoo's rules say no outside food or beverages, no pets, no smoking, and no littering on the grounds or in parking areas. The visit page lists a portable restroom on site. The zoo links to its Facebook and Instagram accounts.

What we haven't confirmed

Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:

Ticket prices (see the website)
Founding year and owner history
Parking details
Current seasonal closure dates

Summerfield Zoo compared with nearby zoos

How Summerfield Zoo lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.

Zoo	Distance	Admission	Hours	Size	AZA
Summerfield ZooThis zooBelvidere, IL	—	—	—	—	No
Randall Oaks ZooWest Dundee, IL	27 mi	$7	Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM through Nov 1, 2026; Nov 2–Dec 30 daily 10 AM – 3 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.	—	No
Santa's Village AZoosment ParkEast Dundee, IL	31 mi	$42.99	11:00 AM – 6:00 PM	—	No
Phillips Park ZooAurora, IL	43 mi	Free	Summer hours: Thursday–Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Wednesdays. Regular hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.	—	No

Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.

AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this

Summerfield Zoo: common questions

Where is Summerfield Zoo?
At 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Illinois 61008, near Rockford.
When is it open?
As listed on the zoo's visit page, Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The home page's hours panel reads "By Appointment."
Are there animal shows?
The website lists shows on Saturdays and Sundays at noon and 2 p.m.
Does the zoo offer summer camp?
Yes, for ages 6 to 12, according to the website.
What is Christmas Town?
A seasonal event with live reindeer, Santa, and elves.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed on the grounds.

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