ANNUAL AZFA CONFERENCE

Attendee Registration Information

New Orleans, LA September 29 - October 3, 2024

Please plan to join us in New Orleans for the Aquarium & Zoo Facility Association’s 31st Annual Conference! Here are some of the highlights that we would like to share with you about this year’s conference:

Pre-Conference Swamp Airboat Tours Sunday September 29

Enjoy an exciting hour and 45-minute ride aboard an airboat to tour and learn about the history and importance of our New Orleans bayous and swamplands!

Zoo Day Wednesday, October 2 Audubon Aquarium of the Americas New Orleans, LA

Located on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter, Audubon Aquarium is consistently top ranked, voted as one of the top five in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans. The Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. With more than 3,600 animals from more than 250 species, including endangered species, such as African penguins, and rare animals, such as white alligators, the Aquarium offers you an experience you’ll never forget.

Post-Conference Tour Thursday, October 3 Audubon Zoo New Orleans, LA

Located in historic Uptown New Orleans, Audubon Zoo features exotic and endangered animals from around the globe. Amidst canopies of great oak trees, experience the wonder of nature in a shaded wonderland that includes beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, kids' play areas, and more.

Explore unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and see white alligators before grabbing some jambalaya at the Cypress Knee Cafe. Or, grab an icy snowball treat and head over to Jaguar Jungle after passing iconic Monkey Hill. Audubon Zoo is consistently one of the country’s top-ranked zoos, voted as one of the top ten zoos in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans.

FEE INFORMATION

Note: In order to register, you must be a current AZFA Member.  If you would like to join the AZFA or renew your AZFA membership, you can do so here.  If your facility has an organizational membership, please contact Sam Peterson at Sam.Peterson@SAZoo.org to process your renewal.
ATTENDEES

Active AZFA Member - $300 before 9/1/24, $350 after 9/1/24

Retired AZFA Member - $150 before 9/1/24, $165 after 9/1/24
Attendee Online Registration Bringing one or more guests? Please use the guest online registration form below. Guest (Full Conference) - $200 before 9/1/24, $225 after 9/1/24 Individual guest attendee options are available in the online registration form if your guest will not be attending all conference-related activities.
EXHIBITORS
AZFA Exhibitor (Full Conference) - $1,450 before 9/1/24, $1,650 after 9/1/24 AZFA Exhibitor (Limited-hotel only) - $1,250 before 9/1/24, $1,450 after 9/1/24
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Silver Conference Sponsor - $2,300 before 9/1/24, $2,650 after 9/1/24
Gold Conference Sponsor - $3,000 before 9/1/24, $3,500 after 9/1/24
Platinum Conference Sponsor - $3,750
Presenting Conference Sponsor - $5,000
Thank you for your support! Please select one registration type.
Bringing one or more guests? Please use the guest online registration form below.
Guest (Full Conference) - $200 before 9/1/24, $225 after 9/1/24 Individual guest attendee options are available in the online registration form if your guest will not be attending all conference-related activities.

Online Hotel Reservations

Questions?

Please contact Trey Elfer, Director of Operations, at (504) 338-6449 or eelfer@auduboninstitute.org

AZFA Annual Conference / Attention: Trey Elfer Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium, 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Or

Sam Peterson Sustainability Coordinator, San Antonio Zoo sam.peterson@sazoo.org

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR NEW ORLEANS 2024

The AZFA Program & Education Committee has been hard at work putting together our educational sessions for New Orleans this fall.  We know one of the main reason your institution sends you to the AZFA conference is for the educational sessions.  Our goal is to offer a variety of educational opportunities that broadens the brim your professional facilities hat. Agenda, sessions and speakers will be updated regularly. Bookmark this page to check for updates. In the meantime, here are a few additional flyers of information that are helpful. Download the Whova App for the full conference experience! It's a fantastic way to network during the conference!
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