November 9-14, 2009
Oglebay Resort
Wheeling, WV
The Creating Successful Exhibits professional training course provides an integrated overview of the exhibit development process by following the phases of exhibit development from concept to operation in chronological order of the tasks, as well as the management of the associated process and technical skills. Full attention is given to techniques that improve an exhibit's interpretive impact on visitors, especially evaluation. In order to model the interdepartmental team approach to exhibit development, course instructors represent a variety of disciplines.
Course Tuition
$700 for AZA Individual Members
$800 for Non-members
Course Registration
Download the Registration Form. Please note that you can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to type your responses directly into this form, print, and return by mail or fax. You may also print the form, write in your information and return by mail or fax. Each course has a registration form specific for that course.
Checks sent for course payment will be cashed immediately upon receipt as per standard business practices. Cashing your check does not indicate that you have been accepted into a course. You will receive an acceptance letter or wait list letter once acceptance decisions are made. If you have any questions about your acceptance status, please email the AZA Professional Training Department or call (305) 562-0777.
For additional details please contact theAZA Professional Training Department or call (301) 562-0777
Travel and Accommodations
Please wait until you are admitted into the course before making your reservations. You will receive a confirmation letter containing detailed information regarding your accommodations and transportation once you are admitted. For general information on travel and lodging, please see the Professional Training in Wheeling page.
Curious about the costs associated with this course?
The Creating Successful Exhibits Cost and Logistics page will help you estimate the total cost of attending, including registration, hotel, and ground transportation.
Course Scholarships
Scholarship applications for the 2010 professional training courses will be available in August 2009. Please note these scholarships opportunities do not include the 2009 November Creating Successful Exhibits course.
Course Credit
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Graduate Credit
Target Audience
Staff involved in exhibit development, animal care, conservation education, design and graphics, research, facilities, marketing and operations.
Course Topics
Function of Exhibits; Developing Exhibits; Concept Development; Student Assessment Project; Design Development; Construction; Post Opening.
Course Schedule
Download the course schedule (subject to change)
Course Instructors
Chris Gentile
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Nancy Hotchkiss
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Doug Piekarz
Akron Zoological Park
Craig Piper
Denver Zoological Gardens
Emily Routman
Jenny Sayre Ramberg
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Alan Varsik
Santa Barbara Zoo
For additional details please contact the AZA Professional Training Department or call (301) 562-0777 x243