Encounters, Field Trips & More!

We are excited to offer unique, private animal encounters in Belvidere, IL!  You can get up close and personal with some of our animals!  This an experience to treasure for the animal lover in your family!

Now available online!  Please read all details before purchasing.

(Don't see the date you are looking for?  Just email to ask about additional dates.)

Questions? email us at summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com

Encounters must be scheduled ahead of your visit as we will NOT be able to accommodate for animal encounters schedule the day of your visit.

Current Encounters Available:

Flash the Sloth

Encounter Details:
1/2 hour animal encounter for up to 4 people

Details (feeding type, etc.)  vary per encounter - Click on Schedule for more information!  

 Field trips and private group tours are available on days that Summerfield Zoo is not open to the public.  Tours are tailored specifically to the age group and are educational fun for 2 year olds to 102 year olds!  

Conveniently located in Belvidere, just next to Rockford and minutes from I-90!
The cost for a field trip is $10 per person with a minimum fee of $400. This reserves the zoo for your group for two hours and includes an educational guided tour of all of the species at the zoo. The tour lasts between 1 hour and 1.5 hours - depending upon the number of questions and attention span of the group.  The remainder of the time can be used for lunch, snacks, meeting, or a lesson plan. We have a seating area for lunch/snacks. 
Please e-mail us at SummerfieldFarmAndZoo@gmail.com to reserve your date!