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Summerfield Zoo is a facility located in Belvidere Illinois. Species include North American porcupine, Arctic fox, ring-tailed lemur, reindeer, cougar, spotted hyena, African crested porcupine, grey wolf, groundhog, llama, emu, North American river otter, Patagonian cavy, and bobcat.

On January 4th, 2021, the zoo announced that their grey wolves have received a new exhibit.

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On May 7th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) reindeer was born.

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On July 1st, the zoo announced they have acquired a (0.1) "blue-phase" Arctic fox named Poppy and will be located in the Animal Nursery building.

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Summerfield Zoo welcomes new blue phase arctic fox

*Note: There might be some births that I forgot due to lack of info. Species that might have had babies this year include, ring-tailed lemur, Patagonian cavy, reindeer, and pygmy goat (breed non-specified).
 
On January 27th, 2023, the zoo announced they moved their (1.0) southern tamandua (named Reuben) from the nursery into his new exhibit next to the Linne's two-toed sloth exhibit.

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On February 27th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) dromedary camel named Bruno was born.

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On March 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) domestic donkey (breed not specified) named Dominic.

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On March 28th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.2) Kunekune pigs which are now on exhibit.

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On March 8th, the zoo announced that they have (0.0.2) new kangaroos (species not specified)

When the keepers hang out with the new baby kangaroos too much. | Summerfield Zoo | Summerfield Zoo · Original audio

On April 10th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) North American porcupine was born.

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On May 14th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) reindeer was born which is now on exhibit.

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On July 11th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) African crested porcupine was born which is now on exhibit in the Animal Nursery.

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On July 12th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) Eurasian (Siberian?) lynx named Jynx was born which is now on exhibit in the Animal Nursery.

It’s a great time to visit the zoo with the new arrivals in our nursery! Jinx the Lynx loves to play and talk. If you wait patiently and quietly while... | By Summerfield Zoo | Facebook
 
On April 16th, 2024, the zoo announced that 5+ domestic goats (breed(s) not specified) were born.

Just how much cuteness can you handle? Be sure you schedule a visit to Summerfield Zoo for opening weekend - April 20 and 21! You don’t want to miss... | By Summerfield ZooFacebook

On May 22nd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) domestic reindeer was born which is on exhibit.

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On April 14th, 2024, the zoo announced they opened a new train ride to the public in the 2024 season.

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On April 20th, the zoo announced that their binturong and southern tamandua switched exhibits.

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On May 2nd, the zoo announced that a (1.0) spotted hyena was born and was later named Ed.

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On May 3rd, the zoo announced that a (0.1) common warthog was born.

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On May 4th, the zoo announced they replaced the viewing glass in the North American river otter exhibit.

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On May 16th, the zoo announced that a North American porcupine was born.

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On May 17th, the zoo announced that a mute swan hatched which is on exhibit.

Sometimes in life you just have to learn to take the leap! Leap on in to your car for a visit to the zoo and to see our new baby cygnet. Open... | By Summerfield ZooFacebook

On June 11th, the zoo announced they installed new branchings and ramps inside the white-nosed coati exhibit.

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On July 9th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) grey wolf named Odin passed away the week prior.

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On August 10th, the zoo announced they acquired 3 capybaras named Chrissy, Jack, and Janet which are now on exhibit.

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