September 18, 2019

AZA National Conference Award Winners Announced

We would like to recognize past and current clients who received awards at last week’s AZA National Conference. Congratulations on your achievements of excellence!

Conservation Award:

  • Roger Williams Park Zoo

Exhibit Award:

  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

  • Zoo Knoxville

  • Oakland Zoo

Marketing Award:

  • Toronto Zoo

Video Award:

  • Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina Aquariums: Party for the Planet

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