Elkhorn Valley Elementary Visits Omaha Zoo On Friday

Elkhorn Valley Elementary students received their reading reward on Friday -a free trip to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.  

The students earned the trip through the zoo’s education department with the program, “Read Around the World.” 

The program encourages students and families to read and record the books over a period of time. The elementary school that reads the most books on average per student wins a free trip to the zoo. 

"Elkhorn Valley was determined to win the trip and recorded a staggering 156 books per student," Tracy Larson said. "With an enrollment of 218 students, that means our elementary school read 34,008 books from November to March! This made for some busy reading families at home, and one busy librarian at school." 

Elkhorn Valley elementary students, from preschool to sixth grade, reaped the reward of their efforts on Friday when they were treated to a trip to the zoo.

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