Registration and Housing Now Open
Registration and housing for Kansas City are now open. Early bird discounts end August 16th, so be sure to register and book your travel today!
Schedule At A Glance
View the Schedule At A Glance, which includes some exciting Pre- and Post-Conference Tours! A full schedule of meetings and concurrent sessions will be available in early June.
Meeting Space Requests
Groups wishing to meet in Kansas City must complete the Meeting Space Request Form. Priority is given to AZA Committees, TAGs, SSPs, and SAGs if your request is received by Friday, May 10th.
See You in Kansas City!
Thank you to the Kansas City Zoo for putting together this entertaining video about the mysteries of the Zoo!
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 130 service providers in the Exhibit Hall, exciting networking and social events, including the Icebreaker and Zoo Day!
For information about sponsorship, exhibiting, or program advertising, please contact AZA's Director of Integrated Marketing.
Stay Informed
Be sure to sign up to receive the AZA Meetings e-Newsletter for the latest news and announcements about the AZA Annual Conference.
Upcoming Annual Conferences
September 7-12, 2013
Kansas City, MO
Hosted by the Kansas City Zoo
September 12-17, 2014
Orlando, FL
Hosted by Disney's Animal Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando
September 17-21, 2015
Salt Lake City, UT
Hosted by Utah's Hogle Zoo
September 6-11, 2016
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Zoo
September 8-13, 2017
Indianapolis, IN
Hosted by the Indianapolis Zoo
If you are interested in hosting an upcoming AZA Meeting, please contact the AZA Meetings Department.