Grades 1-3 enjoyed an outdoor adventure at the Cleveland Metropark Zoo. The weather did not stop the students, teachers, and 19 parent volunteers from exploring and educating themselves about the animals and their habitats. The giraffes, monkey, and elephant exhibits proved to be everyone’s favorite. The Rainforest at the Zoo provided students the ability to observe tropical fish, frogs, birds, and snakes. Lunch was a picnic at the pavilion. The Zoo field trip was not only fun for the students but also offered a valuable educational experience for the students.

12 students from grades 5-6 accompanied by Mr. Aksu, Mr. Sum, and Mr. Tayfur explored the Seneca Caverns and the African Safari Wildlife Park. Seneca Cavern, one of Ohio’s largest caverns is also know in America as a geological wonder. The students and staff took a guided tour that walked them 110 feet underground. At the lowest point, the students viewed the crystal clear stream of water, “Ole’ Mist’ry River”. This stream is part of a vast groundwater system in our region. Learning geology hands on allowed the students to have fun and be educated at the same time. NAC strives to have every field trip educational based.

African Safari Wildlife Park is a safari where you drive thru and experience the park.  The preservation is over 100 acres and is home to hundreds of rare, exotic, and endangered animals from the world. It is recognized as a leader in the conservation field. Students learned about biological and environmental elements that contribute to the animals and their habitat. The field trip allowed students to learn and observe animals and their behavior while having fun.