2008 Annual Conference in Milwaukee

Welcome to the 84th AZA Annual Conference!

The Milwaukee County Zoo hosts the 2008 Annual Conference, September 15th - 18th. Visit Milwaukee for lots of information on what to do, where to eat and shop, as well as practical information on ground transportation and the convention center.

Draft Program

Download the Draft Program (PDF) (updated June 23). This document contains all Committee and Conservation Program Meetings and Program Sessions.

Please submit changes or updates to .

Registration

Two ways to register:

Click here to register online using a credit card
Download the registration form (in PDF)

Tentative Schedule

Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

Saturday, September 13th

8 am - 5 pm - Accreditation Hearings
10 am - 3 pm - Pre-conference Tour of the Racine Zoo (not included in registration)

Sunday, September 14th

8 am - 5 pm - Accreditation Hearings
12 pm - 5 pm - Conservation Programs and Committee Meetings

Monday, September 15th

8 am - 5 pm - Accreditation Hearings
8 am - 5 pm - Conservation Programs and Committee Meetings
6 pm - Icebreaker at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Tuesday, September 16th

8:30 am - Opening Session
10 am - 5 pm - Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 am - 5 pm - Program Sessions

Wednesday, September 17th

8:30 am - Business Meeting
10 am - 6 pm - Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 am - 5 pm - Program Sessions
12 pm - 1:30 pm - Honors and Awards Lunch
5 pm - Poster Reception

Thursday, September 18th

8 am - 12 pm - Exhibit Hall Open
8 am - 10 am - Program Sessions
12 pm - 7 pm - Zoo Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo

CEF Silent Auction

Please help the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) continue to provide funding for extraordinary conservation work by donating items to the CEF Silent Auction! The CEF Silent Auction will be located in the Exhibit Hall again this year. Bidding will be open for 2 full days.

In previous years, auction items included jewelry, original artwork by humans and animals, figurines, books, clothing, gift baskets, zoo memorabilia, gift certificates for nationwide hotels and stores, trips to exciting destinations, and much more! Please consider donating an item. It need not be wildlife or animal related.

Here's the CEF Auction Donation Form (in PDF). Contact Julie Brellenthin or Shari Framnes for more information.

Exhibiting at the Conference

Booth selection is underway and space is selling quickly. For more information, please visit our Exhibit Hall information page or contact , Marketing Manager.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Provide a vital contribution and help AZA put on a top-notch conference--several exciting new sponsorships just added! For more information, download the sponsorship list (in PDF) or contact , Marketing Manager, 301-562-0777 x254.

Hotel Accommodations

Both hotels are considered "Headquarters Hotels" and are connected to the Midwest Airlines Center, where the majority of meetings and program will be taking place.

Hilton Milwaukee City Center

509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 271-7250
Special AZA Rate: $159 single/double
The cutoff date for booking at the discounted rate is August 12th.

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

333 West Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-1234
Special AZA Rate: $155 single/double; $175 triple; $195 quad
The cutoff date for booking at the discounted rate is August 12th.