Back by popular demand, the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) presents their annual Holiday Silent Auction! Don't miss the opportunity to bid on behind-the-scenes animal encounters such as: meeting the orangutans, hippos or giraffes. Plus, there will be original art by local artists and zoo animals, unique wildlife gifts, certificates and more. Also enjoy the popular bake sale!

One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event are used to support conservation projects locally and globally, field and zoo research, conservation education and advancement of the zoo keeping profession. This year, a portion of the proceeds will be sent to support zookeeper relief efforts at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

When:
Friday, December 9, noon to 2:00 p.m. (bake sale, preview and guaranteed bids)
Friday, December 9, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (silent auction)

Where:
Woodland Park Zoo's ARC near the West Entrance at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave. N.

Info: Call 206.684.4800; 684.4026 (TDD). Or visit the zoo’s Web site: www.zoo.org.

Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting a standard for zoos all over the world. With conservation, education and excellent animal care at the core of the zoo’s mission, the zoo is helping to save endangered species in Washington state and around the world including tree kangaroos, snow leopards, red-crowned cranes, African wild dogs, western pond turtles and Oregon silverspot butterflies. By inspiring visitors and others to care and act, Woodland Park Zoo is making a difference in our planet’s future.