2026 Annual Conference

**NOTE: this page is updated as information becomes available**

Registration Fees
In-Person

• Member: $375
• Non-member: $475
• Single day (member only): $125
• Two-day (member only): $250
• Wet labs: see below
  

• Member: $200
• Non-member: $300
• Student: $50 (No CE credits)

Guest Fees

• Icebreaker: $TBD/guest
• Zoo Day: $TBD/guest
• Banquet: $TBD/guest
  

General Schedule

• Sep 25th; AVZMT Exam; Executive Committee Meeting
  
• Sep 26th; Wet Labs; Icebreaker
• Sep 27th; Lectures
• Sep 28th; Lectures; Zoo Day
• Sep 29th; Lectures; Banquet
• Sep 30th; Post-conference Trip

Wet Labs
Available to PROFESSIONAL members only; 1 per attendee, no duplicates per facility

• Major and Minor Crossmatching: $TBD
• Laser Therapy in Zoo Medicine: $TBD
• Avian Technical Skills: $TBD
• Dentistry Masterclass: $TBD

Lab descriptions coming 

Icebreaker
Adventure Science Center

Transportation provided

For 80 years, Adventure Science Center has been bringing science to life for students, teachers, and families in Middle Tennessee and across the U.S. The science center offers engaging learning experiences and science fun through hands-on, interactive exhibits, innovative programs, and full-dome productions in the state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium.

Post-conference Trip
The Elephant Sanctuary

$TBD/person

Since 1995, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee has provided home and care to 36 elephants. Currently, there are 12 elephant residents, with space to welcome more. The Sanctuary initially began on 110 acres and has since expanded to encompass multiple separate and protected, diverse habitats, spanning over 3,060 acres.

Accommodations

Our host hotel is the Sheraton Music City Hotel.

• Room Rates: $169/night + taxes/fees
• Complimentary airport shuttle
  
  

Transportation

Airport: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Getting To and From BNA: hotel shuttle

Additional Info