Artist: Ruffed Lemurs

Name: Lemur Island

Colors: Pink, Yellow, Gold

Medium: Tempera Paint

Painting Style: Abstract

Canvas Panel

Size: 10" x 10" Square

Artist Bio:

On Ruffed Lemur Island you can usually spot a couple of the ruffed lemurs basking on the edge of their island catching some rays, or hanging out in the trees. These inquisitive individuals were more than happy to lend a helping hand and create a unique work of art. Black-and-white ruffed and red ruffed lemurs are native to only Madagascar and are critically endangered.

Artist: Mountain Coatimundi
Name: Pancake & Waffle
Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver
Medium: Tempera Paint
Painting Style: Abstract
Unstretched Canvas
Size: 18" x 20"

Artist Bio:
Pancake and Waffle, mountain coatis, are a little over eight years old and are sisters. They used their paws and tails to create these masterpieces. These girls are very curious and intelligent and enjoy sniffing out bugs, fruit, and other tasty treats often hidden by their keepers. With their specialized ankles and sharp claws, Pancake and Waffle are highly skilled climbers and can be seen sleeping in their highest enclosure points.

Artist: African Crested Porcupine
Name:: Bruce Quillis
Colors: Blue, Silver, Purple
Medium: Tempera Paint
Painting Style: Abstract
Canvas Panel
Size: 14" x 18 "

Artist Bio:
Bruce Quillis is a four-year-old African Crested Porcupine. Some of his favorite pastimes include taking long naps in his house, hanging out with his keepers during his keeper chats, and chowing down on a sweet potato. When he isn't working on his beauty sleep, he enjoys going out on adventures and meeting some of his adoring fans or creating beautiful works of art with his feet. One of Bruce Quillis' favorite facts about African Crested Porcupines, is that they have specialized quills made to rattle so they can warn predators to stay away.

Artist: Capybara
Name: Kate & Kyra
Colors: Green & Yellow
Medium: Tempera Paint
Painting Style: Abstract
Canvas Panel
Size: 10" x 10"

Artist Bio:

Sisters Kate and Kyra are 2-year-old Capybaras. As the world's largest rodent, these girls will eventually weigh up to 100 lbs. They love to swim in their pond since they are naturally strong swimmers. Capybaras have webbed feet and can stay underwater for up to 5 minutes at a time!

Artist: American Alligator

Name: Shawn

Colors: Green with Gold Sparkle

Medium: Tempera Paint

Painting Style: Abstract

Cavas Panel

Size: 14" x 18"

Artist Bio:

Shawn is an American Alligator. He lives with his brother Gus (named for the popular tv series Psych). The Zoo's resident InvestiGATORS love to explore their exhibit. When they aren't painting artwork, they enjoy snacking.

Artist: Yellow Anaconda

Name: Magic

Colors: Blue, Silver

Medium: Tempera Paint

Painting Style: Abstract

Stretched Canvas

Size: 30" x 40"

Artist Bio:

Magic isn't just the biggest snake at the AGCZ, but it may be the most recognized. Magic has retired from the limelight but still came out to paint a beautiful masterpiece this year.

When Magic isn't hanging out in the pool, it can be seen stretched out in the enclosure. Yellow anacondas are native to South America and their genus name Eunectes means "good swimmer" in Latin.

Please note: on the enlargement of the main image there is a technical difficulty. This painting is the blue that is pictured.

Artist: Miniature Pig

Name: Kevin Bacon

Colors: Silver on Black Canvas

Medium: Tempera Paint

Painting Style: Abstract

Canvas Panel

Size: 4" x 4"

Artist Bio:

Kevin Bacon is a 4.5-year-old domestic pig. When he isn't enjoying a relaxing dip in his mud wallow, he enjoys digging up the perfect hole for a new wallow, training with his keepers, and taking naps on those nice summer days. Kevin Bacon is a fully involved artist and doesn't like to use any one particular style. When creating his works of art, he enjoys using his feet, nose, and finds that a good roll in the paint really adds an extra touch. Two of Kevin Bacon's favorite facts about pigs is that they are generally very clean and are very intelligent.

Artist: Capybara
Name: Kate & Kyra
Colors: Purple
Medium: Tempera Paint
Painting Style: Abstract
Canvas Panel
Size: 11" x 14"

Artist Bio:

Sisters Kate and Kyra are 2-year-old Capybaras. As the world's largest rodent, these girls will eventually weigh up to 100 lbs. They love to swim in their pond since they are naturally strong swimmers. Capybaras have webbed feet and can stay underwater for up to 5 minutes at a time!

Artist: Giraffe

Name: Benjamin

Colors: Orange, Green, Yellow

Medium: Food Coloring

Painting Style: Abstract

Printed Canvas

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Artist Bio:

Benjamin is our tallest resident and artist. He's 12 years old and enjoys spending his days in the yard with Akayla. Don't be fooled by this guy's large size; Benjamin is truly a gentle giant. When he isn't eating or grazing out in the yard, Benjamin enjoys training with his keepers and supervising as they clean his barn.

While many of the zoo residents use their feet and hooves to create their masterpieces, Benjamin takes another approach and uses his mouth to create his works of art.

Giraffes have well-developed lips and a prehensile tongue that allows them to eat the leaves of the thorny acacia tree. Even though most animals avoid the foliage of the tree, giraffes have specialized adaptations to eat the prickly leaves.

Artist: Giraffe

Name: Benjamin

Colors: Orange, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue

Medium: Food Coloring

Painting Style: Abstract

Stretched Canvas

Size: 11" x 14"

Artist Bio:

Benjamin is our tallest resident and artist. He's 12 years old and enjoys spending his days in the yard with Akayla. Don't be fooled by this guy's large size; Benjamin is truly a gentle giant. When he isn't eating or grazing out in the yard, Benjamin enjoys training with his keepers and supervising as they clean his barn.

While many of the zoo residents use their feet and hooves to create their masterpieces, Benjamin takes another approach and uses his mouth to create his works of art.

Giraffes have well-developed lips and a prehensile tongue that allows them to eat the leaves of the thorny acacia tree. Even though most animals avoid the foliage of the tree, giraffes have specialized adaptations to eat the prickly leaves.

Artist: Giraffe

Name: Benjamin

Colors: Orange, Green, Yellow

Medium: Food Coloring

Painting Style: Abstract

Printed Canvas

Size: 8" x 10"

Artist Bio:

Benjamin is our tallest resident and artist. He's 12 years old and enjoys spending his days in the yard with Akayla. Don't be fooled by this guy's large size; Benjamin is truly a gentle giant. When he isn't eating or grazing out in the yard, Benjamin enjoys training with his keepers and supervising as they clean his barn.

While many of the zoo residents use their feet and hooves to create their masterpieces, Benjamin takes another approach and uses his mouth to create his works of art.

Giraffes have well-developed lips and a prehensile tongue that allows them to eat the leaves of the thorny acacia tree. Even though most animals avoid the foliage of the tree, giraffes have specialized adaptations to eat the prickly leaves.

Artist: African Crested Porcupine
Name: Bruce Quillis
Colors: Silver, Purple
Medium: Tempera Paint
Painting Style: Abstract
Canvas Tote Bag Blue accented with Bruce's footprints and quill marks


Artist Bio:
Bruce Quillis is a four-year-old African Crested Porcupine. Some of his favorite pastimes include taking long naps in his house, hanging out with his keepers during his keeper chats, and chowing down on a sweet potato. When he isn't working on his beauty sleep, he enjoys going out on adventures and meeting some of his adoring fans or creating beautiful works of art with his feet. One of Bruce Quillis' favorite facts about African Crested Porcupines, is that they have specialized quills made to rattle so they can warn predators to stay away.