Sponsors

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

For the 2025 Conference, ZRA was fortunate enough to have 20 sponsors.  We couldn’t produce such a valuable and effective conference without the support of these institutions, and we are incredibly grateful to them.  ZRA would like to individually thank all of our 2025 sponsors: your commitment to ZRA allows us to fund a great event that provides the education, training and professional development so critical for registrars and for the zoological and aquarium industry as a whole.

 

We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you!

- ZRA

Interesting in Being a Sponsor?

Why Sponsor?

Your sponsorship helps fund a conference that delivers vital education, training, and professional development for registrars across the zoo and aquarium industry. In return, your organization will receive:

✅ High-visibility recognition throughout the event
✅ Promotional placement in conference materials and online
✅ Direct access to a specialized audience of decision-makers and professionals
✅ The opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to conservation, animal welfare, and operational excellence

 

Gold Level Sponsorship – $1,500

Gold Sponsors will receive the maximum value and opportunity to contribute to this important event while being recognized at one of the Conference’s premier events:

⮚     Ice Breaker: The Ice Breaker is the first official event of the Conference; participants will enjoy food and beverages over social-networking activities.

⮚     Zoo Day: Zoo Day is the most anticipated day of the Conference; attendees will visit our Host’s institution, enjoying special tours, presentations, and workshops.

⮚     Z-CAP: is the Association’s annual planning session and an opportunity for Association members to work together in person to create a cohesive plan for the upcoming year.

 

Benefits at this level include:

●      One paid Conference registration

●      Name recognition in Conference program, on signage at hotel, and ZRA website

●      Name recognition on signage at your chosen premier event

●      Verbal recognition on the first day of general sessions, during your chosen premier event, and during the Zoo Day Dinner Event.

Silver Level Sponsorship -- $1,000

Silver Sponsors are another high level sponsor and will be given the opportunity to contribute and be recognized at one of the following events:

⮚     Zoo Day Dinner Event: Zoo Day evening is where attendees will enjoy food and beverages, while partaking in the much anticipated silent auction.

⮚     Conference Lunch during one of the two general session days

 

Benefits at this level include:

●      Name recognition in Conference program, on signage at hotel, and ZRA website

●      Name recognition on signage at the event of your choice

●      Verbal recognition at the event of your choice and first day of general sessions

Bronze Level Sponsorship -- $500

Bronze Sponsors can choose to be recognized at one of the following events:

⮚     ICRM Exam Preparation: The ZRA-hosted ICRM Exam Prep Workshop provides a full day of information and exam prep for members and local attendees interested in pursuing the Certified Records Manager (CRM) or Certified Records Analyst (CRA) certifications in records management.

⮚     A Session Break during one of the two general session days

⮚     Pre-Conference Tour

⮚     Post-Conference Tour

 

Benefits at this level include:

●      Name recognition in Conference program, on signage at hotel, and ZRA website

●      Name recognition on signage at the event of your choice

General Sponsor --

If you wish to donate a different amount of money and/or do not need to be recognized at a specific event, this is a good option for you.

 

Benefits at this level include:

●      Name recognition in Conference program, on signage at hotel, and ZRA website

●      If your donation is at $1500 or above, you will receive one paid Conference registration as well as verbal recognition on the first day of general sessions and at the Zoo Day Dinner Event.

Contact Us

General

Jennifer Wilson, President

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park

P: 402-738-2068

F: 402-738-2039

jennw@omahazoo.com
Membership Chair

Vickie Edel, Chair

Audubon Nature Institute

P: 504-3212-5369

vedel@auduboninstitute.org
Professional Development

Lillian Moore, Chair

Saint Louis Zoo

P: 314-646-4824

F: 314-647-7969

lmoore@stlzoo.org

Jenifer Joseph, Vice Chair

Dallas Zoo

P: 469-554-7214

jenifer.L.joseph@gmail.com
Web Site Manager

Sherie Bradley

Houston Zoo

P: 713-533-6627

sbradley@houstonzoo.org

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