Local Students Enjoy Trip to Bronx Zoo

By Dr. Joyce Bloom

NAVAEH GUERRO, A student at P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village, is seen against a backdrop of giraffes at the Bronx Zoo during a recent visit.
Photo courtesy of P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School

Under the leadership of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, members of the Animals and Exercise Club at P.S. / M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher School enjoy special opportunities, and recently that included a trip to the Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo.

VANESSA MARTINEZ, A student at P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village, is seen at a non-mammalian exhibit at the Bronx Zoo during a recent visit.
Photo courtesy of P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School

During their recent trip, students recounted stories of exciting sightings of flamingos, brown bears, tigers, wild dogs, red pandas, reptiles, giraffes, turtles and crocodiles. In addition, they said beautiful big peacocks strutted around the zoo, loose among the visitors.

FAITH AMOAS-ASI AND Janelle Gyamfi, students at P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School in Van Cortlandt Village, are seen in front of a hidden tiger, separated by a glass pane during a recent visit to the Bronx Zoo.
Photo courtesy of P.S. / M.S. Sheila Mencher School

The trip was a chance for students to learn first-hand about animals, develop empathy for them, and get some good exercise for the day.

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