Icebreaker Event
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:Savannah, Taronga Zoo
Join us for the icebreaker event, which will formally welcome our attendees to this year’s annual WAZA conference. Enjoy relaxed drinks and canapes in an outdoor setting with a stunning sunset view of Sydney Harbour.
Official Welcome + Conference Smoking Ceremony
Time: 9:00am - 9:30am
Location: Entrance to Taronga Zoo – main gates
New Member Reception (Invitation Only)
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Gili Rooftop, Taronga Zoo
Open to new WAZA members only, who will receive separate invitation details for this event.
Breakfast on Lawns
Time: 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, Taronga Zoo (outside)
We invite all delegates to join us for breakfast on the Lawns outside The Institute before the start of the program sessions on Day 2. It will be an informal networking style breakfast, with refreshments provided.
Poster Session + Cocktail Reception
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Exhibition area (The Hive), Taronga Institute of Science and LearningTaronga Zoo
The perfect opportunity to network while viewing this year’s poster presentations. Mingle with poster authors to ask them your questions, and enjoy light refreshments during this function.
Global Humane Cinema Screening
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Plenary Room, The Institute
Morning Foreshore Walk
Time: Time suggested 1.5-2.5 hours
At leisure (no formal group arrangement)
The views along Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk are almost too good to be true. The gentle bush track weaves around the harbour headlands from Taronga Zoo Wharf around Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay – Gooree and is guaranteed to impress. You can see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge – Sydney’s most famous icons – in all their glory.
Breakfast on Lawns
Time: 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, Taronga Zoo (outside)
We invite all delegates to join us for breakfast on the Lawns outside The Institute before the start of the program sessions on Day 3. It will be an informal networking style breakfast, with refreshments provided.
Wednesday Afternoon Taronga behind the scenes and Offsite Experience
Time: From 13:20
Location: Taronga Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Opera House.
Departs from: Taronga Zoo
After lunch, find your tour guide and experience a behind the scences tour at Taronga Zoo. Following this we’ll hear across the Harbour for another behind the scenes tour of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium – with private access to the spaces, interactive exhibitions and the aquarium team who will be available to meet you and answer all of your questions! You will then enjoy drinks and food at one of the most iconic locations in the world – Sydney Opera House, at the famous Opera House Bar. All travel will be via private boat transfer across the beautiful harbour, with the perfect photo opportunities of Sydney’s most famous sights, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park.
Gala Dinner
Time: 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: Dalang Ballroom, Taronga Function Centre
Celebrate the end of this year’s WAZA annual conference with friends and colleagues, in the beautiful Dalang Ballroom. Enjoy a three-course meal and drinks package, with light entertainment and music throughout the evening.
