Students at Accompsett Elementary School got a wild visit from renown animal expert, Nature Nick on Monday. On February 22nd, Nature Nick introduced students to some of his furry and scaly friends, including a monkey, an armadillo, a flamingo and kangaroo.
With two degrees in Childhood Education, Nature Nick presented a wild day of learning, teaching students all about the ethological backgrounds of each animal. He also expressed the importance of understanding animal behavior to assure safe interactions with wildlife.
Nature Nick is the official resident animal expert for News 12. He has appeared regularly on The Wendy Williams Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Petkeeping with Marc Morrone, Fox & Friends, Good Day NY, PIX11 News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. In addition to bringing awareness to the public through his televised appearances, Nature Nick devotes much of his time to teaching students at Assemblies, Libraries and even at Birthday parties.