2009 AZA Annual Conference - Portland
The Oregon Zoo hosted the 2009 Annual Conference, September 12th - 17th. See the Annual Conference Wrap-up for information on what happened in Portland.
2010 AZA Annual Conference - Houston
The Houston Zoo will host the 2010 AZA Annual Conference, September 11th - 16th. Meetings and sessions will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Houston. Please stay tuned for more information!
What is AZA's Annual Conference?
The premier event for zoo and aquarium professionals, AZA's Annual Conference brings together leaders in our community for 6-full days of:
Networking with peers
Exploration of new ideas and best practices
Sharing of successful programs
Learning about new technology, products, and services
Attendees are guaranteed to be challenged with vibrant speakers from inside and outside the community, expert-led educational programming, face-to-face meetings with colleagues, more than 120 service providers in the Exhibit Hall, exciting networking and social events, and the famous Zoo Day!
Upcoming Annual Conferences
September 11-16, 2010
Houston Zoo, Houston, TX
September 12-17, 2011
Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
September 8-13, 2012
Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ
September 7-12, 2013
Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, MO
If you are interested in hosting an upcoming AZA Meeting, please contact the AZA Meetings Department.
Thank You To The 2009 AZA Annual Conference Sponsors
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Thank You To The Oregon Zoo Sponsors
Icebreaker Supporter
Zoo Day Sponsors
Zoo Day Supporters
Zoo Day Contributors
- Alameda Brewhouse
- Budweiser
- Deschutes Brewery
- Franz Bakery
- Lompoc Brewing Company
- Montana Ranch
- Pacific Seafood
- Widmer Brothers Brewery
- Zenner’s Meat Company