National conferences are a fun way for docents to get together, experience other zoos and share information. Generally, a national conference involves visiting the hosting zoo, social events and educational paper presentations. Docents get to network, share ideas and learn about neighboring intuitions and have a great time. There are also side trips offered for docents to experience nearby zoos or attractions.
2012
Los Angeles Zoo will be hosting the conference on October 1 – October 6, 2012. More information.
2013
- We are looking for a zoo to host a regional or business meeting in 2013.
Regional AZAD Conferences
- Regional conferences are a mini annual conference packed into a weekend. Hear an array of presentations, visit the host institution, and get to know more of your fellow AZAD members. A quick way to recharge your volunteer spirit! Regional conferences are usually weekend events beginning on Friday. Sometimes an optional pre-trip is planned during the day, followed by the required icebreaker in the evening. Saturday usually begins with paper presentations followed by visiting the host institution later that day. Paper presentations or workshops resume Sunday morning and conclude early afternoon.
Feedback on the 2005 conference or Why attend a future conference.
A list of all past conference locations and dates.
Information on hosting an AZAD Conference can be found here. (Updated December 2009)
Information on hosting an AZAD Business Meeting can be found here. (Updated September 2006)
Information on hosting a Regional AZAD Conference can be found here.
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