Previous AZFA
Conferences

Hundreds of professionals from across the country and from a diverse group of zoos, aquariums and vendors come together each year for AZFA conferences. Below you’ll find information about a couple previous conferences, and some key presentations from the events.

2018 AZFA Conference Highlights
2018 AZFA CONFERENCE
Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Washington, DC

Professionals from over 50 zoos and aquariums from around the world and 22 exhibitors gathered near historic Washington, DC.

2018 AZFA Conference Highlights

2018 AZFA Conference Photos

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Thank You to Our Exhibitors and Sponsors!

2017 AZFA Conference Highlights
2017 AZFA CONFERENCE
John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, MI

Professionals from 50 zoos and aquariums from the United States and Canada and 30 vendors gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

2017 AZFA Conference Highlights

Next Steps in Sustainability

PRESENTED BY:
Clinton Boyd, Ph.D. and Mary Ellen Mika, Steelcase

An overview of Steelcase's sustainability roadmap, vision, and accomplishments

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Hurricane Harvey Relief

PRESENTED BY:
Chris Vanskike, Adam Malstaff and Ricardo De La Cruz, San Antonio Zoo

How staff members from the San Antonio Zoo provided aid and support to The Texas Zoo after it flooded following Hurricane Harvey.

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2017 Conference Vendors and Sponsors

2016 AZFA Conference Highlights

2016 AZFA CONFERENCE – Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha, NE
Professionals from 45 zoos and aquariums and 31 vendors traveled to Omaha for four days of exploration, learning and fun.

2016 AZFA Conference Highlights

Africa to Omaha: Logistics of Elephant Transfer

PRESENTED BY:
Doug Armstrong DVM and Brian Timm, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Moving elephants that weigh thousands of pounds across the world is no small task.

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Capital Planning & Risk Management. Using Data to Bridge the Gap

PRESENTED BY:
Forrest Cooper, Dude Solutions

Using technology to collect data and build the business case for preventative maintenance.

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2015 AZFA Conference Highlights

2015 AZFA CONFERENCE

Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL

Over 150 professionals gathered just outside of Chicago at the famous Brookfield Zoo. Featuring training sessions, workshops and even a trip to historic Soldier Field, Brookfield Illinois was a fitting host for the 2015 AZFA Conference.

2015 AZFA Conference Highlights

Tigers of the Realm -
Light on the Land

PRESENTED BY:
Allmon Forrester, John Ball Zoo

The Tiger Realm project and our approach in setting up our tiger exhibit at John Ball Zoo.

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Renewable Energy Infrastructure Opportunities

PRESENTED BY:
Thomas G. Sonnleitner

UW Oshkosh developed renewable energy assets, rather than paying others to invest.

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