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  • Accepted methods of payment are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Check. If you are paying by check, you will still register online. On the payment screen, select "send invoice" and you will be emailed an invoice that should be submitted with your payment.
  • Exhibiting? Do not register. Contact Grace Hamilton for more information on the booth sales process.
  • Already registered and need to purchase an additional event ticket or update your registration? Please visit the Attendee Service Center.


FULL REGISTRATION
Full Registrations include a ticket to the Icebreaker and Zoo Day.
  On or Before Friday,
August 18
After Friday,
August 18
Individual Member (Professional Associate, Affiliate or Fellow)
Commercial Member
Conservation Partner
$625 $695
Student Member $350 $375
Non-Member  $825 $950

 

DAILY REGISTRATION
Daily Registrations DO NOT include tickets to Icebreaker or Zoo Day.
  On or Before Friday,
August 18
After Friday,
August 18
Individual Member, Commercial Member, or Conservation Partner
Sunday, September 10 $140 $240
Monday, September 11 $140 $240
Tuesday, September 12 $200 $300
Wednesday, September 13 $200 $300
Thursday, September 14 $140 $240
Student Member
Sunday, September 10 $75 $120
Monday, September 11 $75 $120
Tuesday, September 12 $95 $145
Wednesday, September 13 $95 $145
Thursday, September 14 $75 $120
Non-Member
Sunday, September 10 $240 $340
Monday, September 11 $240 $340
Tuesday, September 12 $300 $400
Wednesday, September 13 $300 $400
Thursday, September 14 $240 $340


REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
Individual Members An individual’s registration fee is determined by membership status at the time of registration. Employees at an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium, related facility, or Society Partner must be an AZA Individual Member in order to receive the member rate.

If you are interested in becoming an AZA Individual Member, please contact AZA Membership Services.
Non-Members Non-member registration is only open to individuals employed by a zoo, aquarium, non-profit organization, or government agency. Non-member registration is not open to individuals employed by a non-member commercial entity (a company that provides products or services to zoos and aquariums, including consultants). Consultants or individuals representing a commercial entity that is not a current Commercial Member, Conservation Partner, or Exhibitor, are not eligible to register for the conference.
Commercial Members Commercial Members are eligible to register up to 8 representatives from their company, at the member rate. If you are interested in becoming an AZA Commercial Member, Exhibitor, or Sponsor, please contact Grace Hamilton.

Solicitation of Attendees and Exhibitors by non-exhibitors is prohibited and individuals will be subject to expulsion.
Society Partners Employees of organizations that are Society Partners must be individual members in order to receive the member rate.
Conservation Partners Conservation Partners are eligible to register up to (3) representatives from their organization, at the member rate. Additional representatives beyond (3) should register at the Non-member rate.

If you are interested in becoming an AZA Conservation Partner, please contact AZA Membership Services.
Student Members Only open to AZA Student Members who are not currently employed full-time. A Non-member Student discount is not available.

If you are interested in becoming an AZA Student Member, please contact AZA Membership Services.



By registering, you agree to the following policies:

Code of Conduct
AZA is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and AZA staff. Each and every participant, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, Association staff, and service providers, is expected to understand and follow policies in all in-person and virtual spaces. These expectations apply to all AZA meeting-related events, including those held in conjunction with AZA conferences.

By registering for the Conference, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.

Vaccination Policy
As a science-based organization, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums encourages all registrants, instructors, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and staff attending AZA meetings, courses and events to be up-to-date with vaccinations of all kinds, including COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. While vaccinations are encouraged, providing proof of vaccination is not required.

Registrants are required to agree to the Attendee Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk Policy upon registering, agreeing to comply with any state or local mask mandates in place for indoor events until further notice. If no mask mandate is in place, attendees are encouraged to wear masks if they wish, but not required.

Payments
All payments must be made in U.S. funds, drawn on by a U.S. bank, and payable to AZA. Credit card payments will be processed in U.S. funds, in accordance with effective exchange rates. Statement to show a charge by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Check payments must be received by AZA within 30 days of submitting your registration. In order to receive the Early Bird Rate, payment must be postmarked by Friday, August 18. If payment is not postmarked by this date, registrant will be re-invoiced at the Regular Rate. For registrations submitted after August 18, payment must be received onsite, if not before.

Refund Policy
Refund requests must be received by Friday, August 25, 2023. Refund requests received after this date will be reviewed on a case by case basis. No refund consideration will be given for requests received after Monday, September 18, 2023. Approved refunds will be issued within 30 business days and a $75 processing fee will be deducted. Substitutions from the same institution or company will be accepted in writing without penalty. Event tickets are nonrefundable. Please send cancellation or substitution requests to AZA Meetings Department.

Membership Requirement
AZA Commercial Membership is required for any individual representing a commercial entity (a company that provides products and services, including consultants). Non-member registration is only open to individuals employed by a zoo, aquarium, non-profit organization, or government agency. Non-member registration is not open to individuals employed by a non-member commercial entity. Consultants or individuals representing a commercial entity that is not a current AZA Commercial Member, Conservation Partner, or Exhibitor, are not eligible to register for the Conference.

Attendees representing a zoo, aquarium, non-profit organization, or government agency are not required to be individual members of AZA or work for an AZA-accredited institution in order to register for the Conference. 

Age Requirement
Student Members (under 18) must be registered and accompanied by a registered parent/guardian (over the age of 18) at all times. Attendees' children under 18 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Infants/toddlers are permitted if they are in a backpack or carrier at all times. Strollers are NOT ALLOWED in the Exhibit Hall. No one under the age of 18 is allowed in the Exhibit Hall during exhibitor move in or move out.

Vendor Solicitations
Solicitation of attendees and exhibitors by non-exhibitors is prohibited. Individuals found soliciting may be subject to expulsion and prohibited from attending future AZA meetings.

Digital Recording, Photography and Video
By registering, you grant AZA authorization to film, photograph, or otherwise document your participation in the event. You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by AZA without prior approval to promote AZA and its events. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation. You release AZA, its officers, employees, and vendors from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording.