Social Events
Icebreaker at Georgia Aquarium
Monday, March 23, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
One ticket is included in a full registration and 3-day registration (when Monday is selected). Daily registration DOES NOT include a ticket. Additional tickets are available for $100 each. Children ages 3-11 are $50 each. No ticket required for children under 3.
Welcome to ATL! Get ready for true Southern hospitality as Georgia Aquarium hosts the Mid-Year Meeting Icebreaker! Kick off the week with full access to the U.S.’s largest aquarium as you glide through nine incredible animal galleries and its premier event space, Oceans Ballroom featuring exclusive windows into the Ocean Voyager and beluga whale habitats. Grab a drink and see African penguins, Amazonian piranhas, majestic jellies, scintillating sharks, playful dolphins and sea lions, and of course – no event at the Aquarium would be complete without a visit to one of the largest aquatic habitats in the world. Stop and stay awhile in Ocean Voyager to see hundreds of fish, sharks, stingrays, (and maybe a sea turtle) in the 6.3-million-gallon exhibit including manta rays and a whale shark; the only place outside of Asia you can see these gentle giants. Hear from animal care teams throughout the Aquarium and special behind-the-scenes moments.
The Icebreaker at Georgia Aquarium will feature live entertainment and DJs so you can mix and mingle, plenty of bars for drinks or mocktails, and a specially curated menu just for AZA. Brought to you by Wolfgang Puck Catering, a true feast for the senses with showcases of Atlanta specialties and Southern classics.
This is one Icebreaker you won’t want to miss! Click here for a full map of Georgia Aquarium so you don’t miss a thing.
Zoo Day at Zoo Atlanta
Tuesday, March 24, 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm
One ticket is included with a full or 3-day registration (when Tuesday is selected). Additional Zoo Day tickets are available for $80 each. Children ages 3- 11 are $40 each. No ticket required for children under 3.
Get ready to experience the wild heart of Georgia at Zoo Atlanta, where wildlife, conservation, and Southern hospitality come together in unforgettable ways. Located in historic Grant Park, just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Zoo Atlanta is home to hundreds of animals representing over 200 species — including one of North America’s largest populations of gorillas in the landmark Ford African Rain Forest and a transformed African Savanna featuring an all-new African lion complex opened in 2025.
Spend your afternoon exploring dynamic animal habitats. Discover how Zoo Atlanta’s conservation work connects local action to global impact, from saving species in the field to inspiring the next generation of wildlife advocates.
Your Zoo Day adventure includes exclusive behind-the-scenes tours with our Animal Care and Veterinary Teams, special Keeper Talks and encounters, and conservation spotlights.
As the sun sets over Grant Park, join AZA colleagues from near and far for an unforgettable evening as you explore the Zoo’s African Savanna. Wander between chef-inspired tasting stations crafted by Atlanta’s premiere caterer, Proof of the Pudding, and sip on themed cocktails and mocktails while enjoying decadent dessert bites from SSA. All around you, some of Earth’s most majestic animals set the scene for a night that’s equal parts adventure and celebration. Settle in beneath the canopy of trees, connect with colleagues and friends, and enjoy live entertainment as we honor the spirit of community, collaboration, and conservation that defines Zoo Atlanta.
Buses will begin departing from the hotel at 1:30 PM and will run continuously throughout the evening. The final return bus will leave Zoo Atlanta at 8:30 PM.
Join us for a truly Southern safari – Zoo Day at Zoo Atlanta – where every encounter inspires, every flavor delights, and every moment brings you closer to the wild!