Children get an up-close look at rescued animals during a previous Wild Things visit to Gridley. Organizers hope education about conservation and animal rescue efforts will foster a greater appreciation of nature. Pictured in orange is Saxon. Photo by Seti Long

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - The Gridley Friends of the Library have arranged for the return of Wild Things, an educational event that invites youth to get an up-close look at wildlife they would not normally have the opportunity to see.

From alligators to baby kangaroos, Conservation Ambassadors' Wild Things program has visited Gridley multiple times, bringing new and returning animal ambassadors to help foster a greater appreciation of the natural world.

Wild Things will be at the Gridley Library on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.