Painting by Toledo Zoo chimp to be auctioned

9/16/2008

A painting by a Toledo Zoo chimpanzee named Harvey will be auctioned online at 5 p.m. today to benefit the zoo s wildlife conservation efforts, zoo officials said.

The three-hour Animal Art Auction will feature wildlife presenters Jack Hanna and Nigel Marven. To access the auction, go to the zoo s Web site, www.toledozoo.org, where proxy bids also can be placed before the auction begins.