Christmas Events at the Zoo!
Santa's Reindeer Barn with the entire Sleigh Team of Live Reindeer!
The Flying Reindeer Gift Shop - for all your Christmas Shopping needs!
Photos with Santa at his cottage!
Mrs. Claus' Kitchen!
Kids earn an official Stable Elf Diploma!
Reindeer Flight School!
Magical Photo Opportunities!
Christmas lights!
This is a special zoo event. Not all zoo animals will be available for viewing. This event features our reindeer. You will be able to view all outdoor cold climate animals during your visit. Animals typically available for viewing during this event: Reindeer, Arctic Fox, Arctic Wolves, Grey Wolves, North American Porcupines, River Otters, waterfowl, etc.
Located in Belvidere, Illinois - near Rockford. Just minutes from I-90.
Live Reindeer!
Now Closed for the 2023 Season
PLEASE SEE SANTA'S SCHEDULE & FLIGHT SCHOOL SCHEDULE BELOW
***BEFORE YOU PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS!****
YOU ARE ONLY GUARANTEED ADMISSION FOR THE DATE AND TIME ON YOUR ADMISSION TICKET. Receipt for purchase serves as your admission ticket. TICKET TIME IS THE TIME YOU ENTER THE REINDEER BARN. Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead and check in at the admission gate with your receipt (printed or on your phone). VALID ONLY FOR YOUR DATE AND TIME OF PURCHASE. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
$16 per person
Kids ages 1 and under are free
If you need to change to the date or time of your visit after purchasing there will be a ticket change fee. To make any changes please email at summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com Please allow up to 24 hours response.
Limited number of tickets available each day.
Tickets are valid only for your date & time of purchase.
Now Closed for the 2023 Season
Now Closed for the 2023 Season
If you need to change to the date or time of your visit after purchasing there will be a ticket change fee. To make any changes please email at summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com Please allow up to 24 hours response.
THERE WILL BE A NEW ENTRANCE TO THE REINDEER BARN THIS YEAR. YOU WILL NOT ENTER THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP. THE GIFT SHOP WILL BE THE EXIT.
WE SUGGEST YOU START YOUR VISIT AT THE REINDEER BARN. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE REINDEER BARN.
THE REINDEER BARN WILL BE OPEN AIR THIS YEAR. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER. THE ONLY HEATED INDOOR SPACE IS BE OUR GIFT SHOP.
SANTA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VISITS & PHOTOS AT HIS SANTA HOUSE ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ONLY.
This is a special zoo event. Not all zoo animals will be available for viewing. This event features our reindeer. You will be able to view all outdoor cold climate animals during your visit.
The Flying Reindeer Gift Shop - for ALL your Christmas Shopping Needs!
NO outside food or beverage.
NO pets allowed on zoo property.
We are a smoke free facility.
Port-A-Potty available on site for restroom use.
Please do not litter on zoo grounds or parking lot.
We accept Cash or Credit (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, or Discover) for payment at the Gift Shop and Snack Shop.
Copyright © 2019 Summerfield Farm and Zoo - All Rights Reserved.
All Photos on Site copy right of Olson Photography, Oh Snap Photography, Susan Moran, Jacki Pienta, Tammy Anderson, and Margaret Tyler.