After months of learning about different habitats and many species of animals, the 1st graders got to test their knowledge on a field trip to the Wild Animal Park. 87 parent chaperones joined in on the fun with the 6 classes of students. With that many parents, there certainly wasn't room on the bus! We watched the kids load up and followed in a car caravan.
Allison and her buddies, Karis and Olivia posed with Mrs. Skinner at the waterfall before we took off on our own. Each of our girls had a chaperone, so it was an easy day with these 3!
We met up with some 1st grade friends for a photo on the rhino, one of the many great photo opportunities along the way.We stopped to visit the flamingos, meerkats, pelicans and gorillas before heading to the Heart of Africa. I think the girls had the most fun at the water park-it was quite a warm day! We did take time to read the signs, looking for endangered species and different habitats.
On our way to the picnic tables for lunch, we spotted the Lion Encounter. Look at the lioness standing high above on the rock! 
We walked along the enclosure and came to a better viewing area where we could see two females and the giant male sleeping the day away.
I think we all agreed that Lorikeet Landing was the most fun. The kids each bought a $3 cup of nectar and had a ball feeding the lorikeets. They were very friendly and hungry!
I even got one to rest on my hand while it had a little snack.
Then we were off to the petting zoo
and a quick pose on this cute gorilla.
1:30 quickly arrived and it was time to head back to the bus. Not before one last potty break and a class picture. Whoa, I'm exhausted!
