WHAT: The Puget Sound Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) debuts “A New Breed of Art: Creations by Woodland Park Zoo’s Animals” at Art/Not Terminal Gallery. The fundraiser marks the first-ever non-human art show in Seattle.

The art show will consist of approximately 20 pieces of artwork painted by the zoo’s talented elephants and orangutans and several authentic animal footprints.

A wine/cheese reception will be held on opening night with wine presented by PengWine. Zookeepers will attend opening night to discuss the painting techniques of the animals and how painting is a part of the zoo’s enrichment program to help keep the animals physically and mentally stimulated, and help encourage the animals’ creative side.

All proceeds will help benefit the 2009 combined conferences of AAZK and the International Congress of Zoo Keepers. Art/Not Terminal Gallery has generously waived all commission fees for the show.

WHEN: Opening night: Saturday, February 7, 7-10 p.m.

Art show: February 7-March 5

Gallery Sub-T Room hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday,

1-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m.

WHERE:        Art/Not Terminal Gallery, Sub-T Room, 2045 Westlake Ave., Seattle, 206.233.0680. For more information, email woodlandparkzoopr@zoo.org.

Art/Not Terminal Gallery is a Washington state, non-profit organization located in a former bus terminal. It is Seattle’s only all-volunteer, artist-run gallery as well as a non-juried, non-censored gallery where anyone can participate.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos all over the world. The 21st century zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in Washington state and around the world. By inspiring people to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.