Full Conference Schedule
Meetings and events will take place at the Renaissance Palm Springs and Palm Springs Convention Center. Schedule is subject to change. If you have questions about the schedule or would like to reserve meeting space, please contact Cheryl Andrews. The Mid-Year Meeting is an in-person meeting only and there will not be a virtual component offered. No sessions or meetings will be recorded or live-streamed and video-conferencing will not be available for people unable to attend.
*Meetings that are listed as Executive Session are only open to members of that particular Committee or Program. If a meeting is not listed as Executive Session, it is open to all registered attendees as an observer only.
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| 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM | Pre-Conference Tour: San Diego Zoo Safari Park (additional $75 fee) |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Penguin TAG Steering Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | SAFE North American Bison |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Mammal TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Parrot TAG Steering Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wildlife Conservation Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Animal Population Management (APM) Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Executive Leadership Development Program (Invite Only*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Safety Summit |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Advancement Committee |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ambassador Animal SAG (Executive Session 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM*) |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Charadriiformes TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM | SAFE Black Rhino (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM*) |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Piciformes TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Provided for Attendees |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SAFE Action Indonesia - Anoa, Babirusa, and Banteng |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Giraffe SSP - Management Meeting and Office Hours (Executive Session 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM*) |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Advancement Summit |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Volunteer Management Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Avian SAG Steering Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | SAFE Program Leaders (Executive Session*) |
| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Ungulate TAGs Steering Committee Meeting |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Tree Kangaroo SSP |
| 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Primate TAGs Collaborative Think Tank Session (Executive Session 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM*) |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Mammal TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Marketing Committee (Executive Session 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Avian SAG General Session |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Green Summit |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Safety Summit |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ungulate TAGs |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Research and Technology Committee (Executive Session 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM*) |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Marine Fishes TAG |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Advancement Summit |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Diversity Summit (RSVP Requested) |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | SAFE Tree Kangaroo of Papua New Guinea |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | New World Primate TAG |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SAFE Maned Wolf |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Community Protection Against Species Trade: SAFE Tree Kangaroo of Papua New Guinea, SAFE Radiated Tortoise, and SAFE Asian Hornbill |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Provided for Attendees |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SAFE Perdido Key Beach Mouse |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SAFE Red Panda |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Species of the Andean Ecosystem: SAFE Chinchilla and SAFE Andean Highland Flamingo |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | TAG Chairs |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Social Science Research and Evaluation SAG (Executive Session 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM*) |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Wildlife Trafficking Alliance |
| 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM | SAFE Seascapes |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Marsupial & Monotreme TAG (Executive Session 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM*) |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | African-Eurasian Monkey TAG |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Prosimian TAG |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Animal Program Updates |
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Aquarium Affairs Committee |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Public Relations Committee (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Accreditation Hearings (Executive Session*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Avian SAG General Session |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Green Summit |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Human Resources Committee (Executive Session 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM*) |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Safety Summit |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ungulate TAGs |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Volunteer Management Commmittee (Executive Session*) |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Technology SAG |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Conservation Education Committee (Executive Session) |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Advancement Summit |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | SAFE African Painted Dog |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Small Population Management Advisory Group (SPMAG) |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Zoo Conservation Outreach Group (ZCOG) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | SAFE Orangutan |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Provided for Attendees |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Committee Chairs Meeting |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | SAFE Shark and Ray |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Business Operations Committee |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | SAFE Asian Elephant |
| 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Joint Public Relations/Marketing Committees |
| 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Professional Development Committee (Executive Session 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM*) |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Conservation Education Committee |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Animal Health Committee |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | SAFE Red Siskin |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Where Do We Get Our Animals From? Building Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing Practices |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception, hosted by AZA |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | General Session |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Herp TAGs |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | PR Hot Topics |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Diversity Committee - Regional Communities of Practice |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Advancement Committee Collaborative Thinking Session |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ambassador Animal Housing |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Aquarium Conservation Partnership Collaborations with AZA Programs |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Avian TAG Chairs (Executive Session*) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | AZA/CPSG Project Monitoring Team Meeting (Executive Session*) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Committee Leadership from a Volunteer Management Perspective |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Echidna Husbandry and Population Growth |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ethics Board (Executive Session*) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Managing Jaguars for Breeding and Compatibility |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Marine Fishes TAG: The RCP Process is Complete - What's Next for the Species We Won't Be Managing? |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Marketing Committee Collaborative Thinking Session |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | SAFE Gibbon (Executive Session*) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | SAFE Tree Kangaroo of Papua New Guinea Collaborative Thinking Session |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Safety Committee (Executive Session*) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | SMART Goals SMART goals are a valuable tool and can help track progress, but can be tricky to compose. The Animal Population Management (APM) Committee is working on resources to help guide leaders through the SMART goal writing process. Please come join the conversation to help us create the best types of products for you. |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Ungulate TAGs |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Jaguar SSP |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Zoo Day at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | General Session |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Time with Exhibitors |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Raptor TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Movin' On Up |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Rodent, Insectivore, Lagomorph (RIL) TAG |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | SAFE Snow Leopard |
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | SAFE African Penguin |
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Volunteer Mangement Committee |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Aquatic Collection Sustainability Committee (Executive Session 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM*) |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Diversity Committee |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Small Antelope Consortium (Executive Session*) |
| 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Small Carnivore TAG (Executive Session 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM*) |
| 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Green SAG (Executive Session 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM*) |
| 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM | AZA Board of Directors |
| 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Common Warthog SSP Planning Meeting |
| 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Rhino TAG/Rhino Research Council |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | CPSG Presents: An Opportunity to Update Your Animal Management and Conservation Program Plans The IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group (CPSG) will host an open workshop, available to all AZA program leaders involved with species/conservation planning as it relates to SAFE, SSP, TAG, or other cooperatively managed programs, as well as any CPSG mentees or trainees seeking experience working with AZA programs for their mentorship program or professional development. Individuals seeking more information about CPSG’s facilitation of species conservation workshops or the IMLS-funded partner opportunities between AZA and CPSG are warmly welcomed as well. Regardless of your progress or deadlines, bring your drafted objectives, plans, or problems for real-time assistance by CPSG’s planning resources and to connect with CPSG-trained facilitators who may be able to assist with your conservation planning needs in the future. Please RSVP to Christina Dembiec with your intent to attend. |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Turaco/Cuckoo TAG (Executive Session*) |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SAFE American Turtle |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | SAFE Gorilla |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Canid and Hyenid TAG |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Aquarium Conservation Partnership |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Southern Tamandua SSP |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Trends Committee |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Avian SAG Workshop - How to Identify Keeper Level Field Conservation Opportunities and What is Involved |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | CPSG's Facilitating Species Conservation Planning - Trainee Practicum Open to anyone who has completed CPSG’s Facilitating Species Conservation Planning Workshops online course; We will convene a four-hour practice session, utilizing various facilitation tools, and offering real-time, hands-on practice and feedback. Please email Christina Dembiec for more information and to RSVP. |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Navigating Risk in Animal Care: Strategies for Sustainability, Welfare, and Resilience (RSVP Required) This workshop is designed for current and aspiring curators, focusing on developing a comprehensive understanding of risk tolerance and comfort with risk. Participants will explore innovative solutions to common challenges, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, conflict management, and professional networking. |
| 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Joint People Committees |
| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | SAFE Coral |
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| Times | Meeting Name |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Rhino TAG Planning Meeting |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AZA Board of Directors |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Provided for Attendees |
*Meetings that are listed as Executive Session are only open to members of that particular Committee or Program. If a meeting is NOT listed as Executive Session, it is open to all registered attendees as an observer only.