Spanish Dancing Horse at Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere Sept. 18-19

From press release

BELVIDERE, Ill.—Summerfield Zoo has announced a visit from “El Gato,” the Spanish Dancing Horse. The public is invited to see this very special performance by “El Gato” and his other equine friends Sept. 18-19.

Kelly Reynolds, owner of “El Gato” the Spanish Dancing horse, said: “This will be a great opportunity for the community to see not only the zoo animals, but also a beautiful equine presentation. ‘El Gato’ is an athletic and talented Arabian horse that will be performing along with some other beautiful Arabian horses. It’s also a great chance to learn about the original light horse breed, the versatile and beautiful Arabian horse.”

Summerfield Zoo is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19. Admission is $7 per adult and $5 per child, and all proceeds go to the care of all the animals, many of which are rescues.

Enjoy horse presentations, exotic animal presentations, a petting zoo, and shop in the gift shop all while at the zoo.

Summerfield Zoo is a not-for-profit organization providing an up-close and personal animal experience for the whole family. At a small zoo, visitors can get up close and meet many of the animals.

For more information about Summerfield Zoo and the exotic animals, visit summerfieldfarmandzoo.com or contact the zoo at (815) 547-4852. Summerfield Zoo is at 3088 Flora Road, Belvidere, Ill.

From the Sept. 15-21, 2010 issue