What:
Woodland Park Zoo will unveil a new bronze sculpture, “Baboons,” created by renowned Northwest artist Georgia Gerber. It is an inviting sculpture of an adult baboon and a pair of young baboons sitting on the low retaining wall outside the South Gate of the zoo. Gerber’s vision offers an irresistible magnet for children and families to gather around before entering the zoo æ and the last thing for children to run to before leaving zoo grounds.

The sculpture is a gift to Woodland Park Zoo from the Trafton family who lives on Whidbey Island in Washington state

When:
Wednesday, October 1, 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Outside Woodland Park Zoo’s South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave. N.

Who:
Georgia Gerber, the Trafton family, and Woodland Park Zoo President and CEO Dr. Deborah B. Jensen.

Other:
Woodland Park Zoo’s collection of artwork includes sculptures, carved wood benches, mosaics and murals that serve as educational enhancements to the exhibits. Some of the pieces were commissioned by the City of Seattle as part of its "One Percent for the Arts" program, while others were either donated directly by the artist or commissioned by generous donors.

Ten years ago, Gerber created a gorilla family sculpture for the zoo, which is temporarily off view for modifications. Gerber’s generosity also extends to the zoo’s premier fundraiser, the Jungle Party auction - this year, she donated an original bronze sculpture of the zoo’s baby elephant, Hansa, which raised $23,000 for the zoo.