How could I resist? "Come see wild animals at the library! Wild Things always brings a great assortment of wild animals and shares about their habitat and history. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance. Sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimists Club."
Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things was founded in 1987 for the explicit purpose of housing and caring for displaced wildlife. With the help of these animal ambassadors, they have been educating the public – with a message of conservation and appreciation for natural wonders – for over 30 years. Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things provides a home for over 60 species of wildlife.This presentation was hosted by Gabe Kerschner who founded Wild Things with the goal of not only providing a home for animals in need, but also sharing with others a respect for wildlife and an understanding of wildlife conservation. Here he is holding Whizzer the Turkey Vulture.Greg shared with the huge, standing-room only audience how the animals came to be with him. What an interesting presentation. I was as mesmerized as the children there.I can honestly say this was the first time I'd seen a Kinkajou. Nike was adorable. There was a great deal of oohing and aahing. I laughed out loud when Darwin the Capuchin Monkey appeared. His antics had everyone chuckling. All I could think about was Ross, from Friends with Marcel, his 'roommate' in Season 1.Chubbs the American Alligator was found and removed from a fraternity house at Chico State. No one seemed surprised!I was in awe of being so close to all of these beautiful wild things. Tawny the Red-Tailed Hawk was so majestic in person. Wow.The one who stole my heart, however, was Oliver the Kangaroo. This seven month old Joey was illegally purchased by a woman. People! Isn't he just too cute?These animals, shared in wildlife education presentations like this one, are offered to hundreds of thousands of school children every year. Conservation Ambassadors’ Wild Things' hope is that through meeting these animals and hearing their stories, future generations will gain a greater appreciation for the natural world. I was very impressed. What a gift our library is to our community. Where else can one get so close to such amazing creatures. Wow indeed.
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