Schedule

Sunday, August 15

• Pre-conference trip to The Wilds
• Conference Icebreaker at Zoombezi Bay

Monday, August 16

• Early morning session (8-10 AM): Welcome and Keynote Speaker Kathayoon Khali
• Late morning session (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): presentations from AAZK’s Bowling for Rhinos and Trees for You & Me partners
• Lunch (12:00-1:00 PM): provided for delegates this day only Join AAZK Board and Staff for the “Q&AAZK” meeting for an interactive overview of AAZK’s operations.
• Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses
• Evening session (7:30-9:30 PM): interactive conservation programming with AAZK’s Conservation Partner organizations

Tuesday, August 17

• Early morning session (8-10 AM): AZA/AAZK Joint Panel Discussion
• Late morning session (10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Concurrent Session Paper Presentations
• Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses
• Evening (7-8 PM): Poster author session
• Evening (8-10 PM): AAZK Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, August 18

• Zoo Day: buses depart for Columbus Zoo at 7 AM, return to Hotel by 4:30 PM
• Evening (7:00-10:00 PM): AAZK Silent Auction

Thursday, August 19

• Morning sessions (8-10 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM): Concurrent Session Paper Presentations
• Afternoon sessions (1:00-3:00 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM): workshops and AAZK Professional Certificate Courses
• Evening (7:00 PM-12:00 AM): Conference banquet