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AZA Conference 2003
Exhibitor's List

This exhibitor list supplied by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association


www.aza.org

and brought to you by


Booth 709

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Booth 514 & 516

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Booth 317

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Booth 418


A thru Z Consulting and Distributing 
Booth 604, 606

Box 30820
Tucson, AZ 85751
(520) 434-8281
athruzconsulting@ATT.net
www.athruzconsulting.com

Installers of exterior exhibits and interior holding facilities.

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Academy Studios
Booth 506

70 Galli Drive
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-8842
Marketing2@academystudios.com
www.academystudios.com

Offers comprehensive exhibition planning, design, fabrication, installation services that create a cost-effective approach to your project.

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Active Aero Charter
Booth 329

2068 E Street
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 547-7327
aharris@activeaero.com
www.activeaero.com

Provides door-to-door air charter management.

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AldrichPears Associates
Booth 204

100-1455 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6G 2T3
(604) 669-7044
dlidstone@aldlrichpears.com
www.aldrichpears.com

Specializing in the provision of planning and design services to museums, science centers, zoos and interpretive centers.

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ALUimage
Booth 436
1017 Englewood Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 724-9755
douglas@douglasfunderburk.com
www.ALUimage.com

Provided incomparably durable anodized aluminum display and exhibit signage; specializing in 4-color process.

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Alvine and Associates, Inc.
Booth 213

1102 Douglas on the Mall
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 346-7007
alvine@alvine.com
www.alvine.com

Provides engineering design and consulting services for life support, mechanical, electrical and technology systems.

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Animal Capture Equipment, Inc.
Booth 919

2951 Marina Bay Drive 130-118
League City, TX 77573
(866) 339-9960
judy@ace-cap.com
www.ace-cap.com

Provides animal capture and handling equipment.

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Aqua Logic, Inc.
Booth 831

8268 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #302
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-4773
aqualogic@aol.com
www.aqualogicinc.com

Manufactures titanium water chillers, heat pumps, and heat exchangers.

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Aquarium Systems
Booth 504

8141 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor,OH 44060
(440) 255-1997
rkollman@aquariumsystems.com
www.marineland.com

Manufacturer of Instant Ocean (synthetic sea salt), BIO-Spira (nitrifying bacteria for conditioning aquariums), Test Kits, filtrations, support equipment, synthetic marine/freshwater plants, carbon, research holding systems and glass aquariums.

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Arbiton Inc.
Booth 807

9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 312-8371
paula.odom@arbitron.com
www.arbitron.com

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AREA (Aquaculture Res./Environ. Assoc.)
Booth 805

Box 901303
Homestead, FL 33090
(305) 248-4205
areainc@aol.com
www.areainc.com

Provides free design assistance for aquatic life support, including aeration, water, heating/chilling systems; manufactures, stocks and sells equipment for complete systems or individual components.

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arTees Island Design
Booth 637

58A Plant Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-4800, x1366
info@artees.biz
www.artees.biz

Provides custom/wholesale screen printing and embroidery on high-quality garments; in-house artists/designers; marketing to zoos/aquariums.

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AVID Identification Systems, Inc.
Booth 904
3179 Hamner Avenue
Norco, CA 92860
(800) 336-2843 x122
pettrac@aol.com
www.avidid.com

Provides microchips and readers for identifications.

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Bassett Associates 
Booth 406

4010 Ada Road
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0181
gskinner@bassettassociates.com
www.bassettassociates.com

Provides comprehensive zoo master planning, detailed exhibit and site design, as well as complete construction document and administration services.

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Biscayne Aquaculture
Booth 809
21900 SW 169th Avenue
Miami, FL 33170
(305) 248-8203
info@biscayneaqua.com
www.biscayneaqua.com

Life support system design and construction; specializing in Living Water Features of all types.

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Blackbaud
Booth 420

2000 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, SC 29492
(800) 443-9441
solutions@blackbaud.com
www.blackbaud.com

Leading provider of software, services and e-philanthropy solutions to nonprofits; leading-edge technology in The Raiser's Edge/Financial Edge/Blackbaud Analytics; comprehensive services; training; customer support.

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C.D. Meyer, Inc. 
Booth 335

91 Clinton Road, Suite 2C
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-9411
Chris@cdmeyer.com
www.point2nature.com

Developer of environmental education software for use in touch screen kiosks and exhibits; our environmental games, trail guides and facility tours are fun for all ages.

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Carousel Works, Inc.
Booth 305, 404

222 Central Avenue
Mansfield, OH 44905
(800) 785-8283
WellsWildnWooly@aol.com

Provides carousel restoration and are creators of endangered species and wildlife zoo carousels.

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CASCO Group, Inc.
Booth: 234
17719 Valley View
Cerritos, CA 90703
(714) 522-8373
L_collins@casco-group.com

Manufacturer of acrylic aquariums and filtration systems.

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Cemrock Landscapes, Inc.
Booth 608

4790 S. Julian Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 571-1999
DTaplin@cemrock.com
www.cemrock.com

Specializes in the construction and fabrication of naturalistic environments, whimsical play sculptures and realistic recreations.

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Central Nebraska Packing, Inc.
Booth 614, 606

P.O. Box 550
North Platte, NE 69103
(877) 900-3003
cenpack@kdsi.net
www.nebraskabrand.com

Manufactures and distributes frozen Nebraska Brand carnivore diets and other products.

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Chance Morgan, Inc.
Booth 815, 817, 914, 916

4219 Irving
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 945-6555
Sales@chancemorgan.com
www.chancemorgan.com

Leading-edge manufacturer of custom-themed endangered species carousels, C.P. Huntington trains, Tramstar LFT people movers, monorail systems, scenic tour boat/safari jeep rides, as well as a wide range of roller coasters/other amusement rides.
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Classic Escapes Inc.
Booth 835

31-08 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 204-7077
stacy@classicescapes.com
www.classicescapes.com

Nature and cultural expeditions to East and Southern Africa, as well as Central/South America, Australia and the South Pacific; European nature spots and adventures within North America.
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Companion Habitats, Inc.
Booth 405

2855 South Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-8884
sales@companionhabitats.com
www.companionhabitats.com

Designs and constructs habitats and displays for small animals, birds, and reptiles.
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Conservation International
Booth 209

1919 M Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 912-1000
J.Lucena@conservation.org
www.conservation.org

Biodiversity conservation; environmental education; protected areas management; ecotourism.
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Contribute.com
Booth 727

805 SW Broadway, Suite 1600
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 973-5200
pcasey@contribute.com
www.contribute.com

Enables your web site to process donations, memberships or event registrations; web forms match the look and feel of your web site so patrons can easily and securely submit on-line payments.
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Corners Limited
Booth 211, 315

508 Harrison Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(800) 456-6780
corners@net-link.net
www.cornerslimited.com

Designs, manufactures and installs custom and standard enclosures for holding, breeding or display purposes.
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COSI Studio
Booth 418


3770 Ridge Mill Drive
Columbus, OH 43026
(614) 777-1008
jwisne@cosistudio.org
www.cosistudio.com/studio.html


Provides exemplary design and custom interactive engineering for zoos, museums and attractions.
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COST of Wisconsin, Inc.
Booth 707

4201 Highway P
Jackson, WI 53037
(800) 221-7625
cfoster@costofwisconsin.com
www.costofwisconsin.com

Exhibit fabrication for zoos/aquariums since 1957; provides artificial rockwork, waterfalls, trees, vines, coral and theme facades.
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Coyote Graphics
Booth 806

66 Prince Well Road
North Yarmouth, ME 04097
(800) 791-2799
mike@coyotees.com
www.coyotees.com

Supplies unique garments printed with wildlife and endangered species, logos, graphics and wildlife illustrations.
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Creative Company
Booth 515

1082 St. Moritz
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-5731
creativebooks@fbfast.com

Publishes site specific guide books, road guides, walking tour guides, discovery and coloring books and educational workbooks.
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Creative Environs Inc.
Booth 736

P.O. Box 877
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
(904) 260-7770
info@creativenvirons.com
http://www.creativenvirons.com

Provides authentic and original themed enviornments, including 3-dimensional signage, murals, sculptures and scenic art. Also provides design-to-build and project management.
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Dodson Studios, Inc.
Booth 626

3020 West Ox Road
Oak Hill, VA 20171
(703) 758-2555
dodsonstudios@aol.com
www.dodsonstudiosinc.com

Provides exhibit fabrication, design consulting and one-of-a-kind sculptural elements.
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Dopplemayr USA/American Tramways
Booth 408

14452 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 277-9476
randy.woolwine@doppelmayrusa.com
www.doppelmayr.com/index2.asp

Largest ropeway manufacturer, offering aerial sightseeing lifts and trams.
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EDSA 
Booth 426

1512 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 110
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 524-3330
cwebb@edsaplan.com
www.edsaplan.com

One of the world's leading design firms for past 40 years; provides master planning, landscape architecture, entertainment exhibit and graphic design; top-rated water feature design and engineering group; specializes in aquatic life-support systems.
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Emperor Aquatics, Inc.
Booth 414

2229 Sanatoga Station Road
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-0440
scott@emperoraquatics.com
www.emperoraquatics.com

Aquatic life support utilizing Foam Fractionation, Bio Filtration and UV sterilization; consulting services available.
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Eurolink Design Corp.
Booth 923

930 Huber Street, Suite H
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-4507
Dale@eurolinkdesign.com
www.eurolinkdesign.com

Provides penny presses, zoo Footsie Wootsies, zoo coin-op kiddie rides; resource sharing opportunities.
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Event Network
Booth 518, 520

12891 NW Creekview Drive
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 617-7483
Jerry@eventnetwork.us
www.eventnetwork.us

Retail operations partner of leading zoos/aquariums.
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Exhibit Center
Booth 920

3055 W. 2100 S.
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 908-6122
bmillet@exhibitcntr.com
www.exhibitcntr.com

Provides zoo, museum and aquarium exhibits, sculptures, kiosks, graphics, and much more.
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Fauna Research
Booth 236

8 Bard Avenue
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 758-2549

Hard to find handling equipment for non-domestic hoofstock such as: hydraulic hoofstock tamer, standard mechanical tamer, giraffe tamer, rhino crates and restraint, bison and large bovid head gates, chutes, corrals and sorting tubs, and portable trap and management pens for deer and antelope.
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Fossil Industries, Inc.
Booth 421

44 JeFryn Boulevard
Deer Park, NY 11729
(800) 244-9809
Mark@Fossilinc.com
www.fossilinc.com

Provides high-pressure laminate signs and murals.
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Fuhrman Diversified, Inc.
Booth 709


2912 Bayport Boulevard
Seabrook, TX 77586
(281) 474-1388
fdi@flash.net
www.fieldcam.com

Manufacturers and designers of Field cam closed-circuit video equipment for interactive, educational, field and laboratory applications; FlexiNets, FurMont Reptile Equipment, and other animal-handling/capture equipment since 1972.
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Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.
Booth 804

4801 So. University Drive, Suite 300
Davie, FL 33328
(954)689-0000
(800) 927-3854
John_beebe@fujifilm.com
www.fujifilm.com

Manufactures photographic imaging products: film, single-use cameras, film and digital cameras, digital printing kiosk.
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Fybroc Division, Met-Pro Corp.
Booth 634

700 Emlen Way
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 723-8155
kbittle@met-pro.com
www.fybroc.com

Provides corrosion-resistant fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) pumps for aquarium and aquaculture applications.
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Gateway Ticketing Systems
Booth 837

315 E. Second Street
Boyertown, PA 19512
(800) 487-8587
Sales@gatewayticketing.com
www.gatewayticketing.com

Electronic ticketing system and ticketing software; ticketing/retail/food point of sale; admission control; group sales; resource management; web ticketing, food/retail inventory.
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Gerry Ward and Associates
Booth 826, 828

6 Trowbridge Drive
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 797-8818
gwainc@aol.com

Operates gift shops, food concessions and catering at aquariums/zoos/botanical gardens; offers high percentage of revenues and significant investment; relieves client of operational responsibilities and inventory investment; a history of retaining staff.
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Grand Expeditions, Inc.
Booth 705

One Environs Park
Helena, AL 35080
(800) 633-4734
info@grandex.com
www.grandex.com

Provider of nature and wildlife travel programs.
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GT Industries LLC
Booth 905

3305 Spring Mountain Road #66
Las Vegas, NY 89139
(866) 625-4569
gtglow@earthlink.net
www.gtglow.com

Supplier of stainless steel wire mesh.
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Habitat Systems Limited
Booth 321

2982 Willow Hill Road
Spring Grove, VA 23881
(888) 909-5795
habsys2000@aol.com
www.habitsys.com

Through revolutionary materials, quality craftsmanship and animal expertise, brings highest quality, patented reptile enclosures and accessories; distinctive custom-made products that meet needs of animals/keepers!
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Hadley Exhibits
Booth 526

1700 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 874-3666
pwarner@hadleyexhibits.com
www.hadleyexhibits.com

Provides turnkey solutions - project management, detailing, engineering, fabrication/installation of permanent/temporary exhibits; produces themed environments, interpretive graphics, model making, and metal/plexiglass fabrications.
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Herbal Animals Inc.
Booth 519

P.O. Box 556
Bethesda, MD 20827
(301) 299-9595
lauren-and-company@yahoo.com
www.herbal-animals.com

Animal-shaped aromatherapy pillows and related products.
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IAAPA
Booth 317


1448 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-4800
membership@iaapa.org
www.iaapa.org

Largest association for the amusement and attraction industry representing over 5,000 members in 80 countries; hosts industry's premier conference and trade show (Nov. 17-22 in Orlando); provides training programs, publications.
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Innovative Inclosures
Booth 536

P.O. Box 2181
Fallbrook, CA 92088
(760) 728-6838
info@innovativeinclosures.com
www.innovativeinclosures.com

Specializes in design/manufacture/installation of ornamental aviaries, indoor/outdoor exotic animal enclosures and commercial exhibits; customizes to meet requirements for large walk-through to small displays.
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International Animal Exchange, Inc.
Booth 716

130 East Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 398-6533
HollyIAE@aol.com
www.africansafariwildlifepark.com

Provides relocation services, acquisition/deacquisition of exotic animals.
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International Cordage
Booth 618, 620

P.O. Box 21686
Phoenix, AZ 85036
(602) 252-3155
KellyBair@aol.com
www.internationalcordage.com

Manufacturer and installer of custom net products; including animal containment, children's playgrounds, suspension bridges and enrichment/transportation nets.
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International Species Information System (ISIS)
Booth 505

1201 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 997-9500
ISIS@ISIS.org
www.isis.org

Computerized database of animals held in captivity in the world.
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International Ventures and Travel, Inc.
Booth 636

224 West, 35th Street, #1401
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-7075
romesh@ivat.com

Wildlife/nature/conservation/eco-tourism; flora and birding travel programs to the paradise that is India.
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iZone by Wilsonart
Booth 530

2400 Wilson Place
Temple, TX 76503
(888) 464-9663
izone@wilsonart.com
www.izoneimaging.com

Leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution laminate panels for interior and exterior use.
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Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures

Booth 926

1070 Commerce Drive
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(800) 869-6789
gloria@VTETV.com
www.JackHanna.com

Jack Hanna's Animal "Adventures" T.V. series - wildlife; 250 shows for zoo educational programs, video tours.
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Johnson Architecture, Inc.
Booth 830

215 Center Park Drive, Suite 800
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 671-9060
djohnson@jainc.com
www.jainc.com

Design firm with experience in design/planning of zoos/destination attractions/theme parks/themed retail/entertainment facilities; specializes in conceptual planning/design of zoos and exhibits.
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Jolly Pets Inc.
Booth 931

219 S. Sycamore Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-7950
cservice@horsemenspride.com
www.jollypets.com

American manufacturer of enrichment toys for the pet, equine, zoo and sanctuary industries; products include 30" Safari Ball, Jolly Ball, Tease Ball, buckets, feeders, carts, etc.
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Jones & Jones
Booth 208

105 South Main, Ste. 400
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 624-5702
info@jonesandjones.com
www.jonesandjones.com

Zoological exhibit designers, architects, and landscape architects.
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K & K Insurance Group, Inc.
Booth 509

1712 Magnavox Way
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(800) 553-8368
david_mello@kandkinsurance.com
www.kandkinsurance.com

Provides general liability/property/auto insurance for zoos and aquariums.
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K & M International, Inc.
Booth 508

1955 Midway Drive
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 425-2550
blewis@kmtoys.com
www.kmtoys.com

Provides Audubon Birds and Wild Republic plush toys; AZA licensed.
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Kintera
Booth 416

9605 Scranton Road, Suite 240
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 795-3000
dsigner@kintera.com
www.kintera.com

The leading provider of software to nonprofits; its integrated solutions help build communities, manage contacts, distribute communications, create content and run reports.
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KoalaPlay Group
Booth 635

7881 South Wheeling Court
Englewood, CO 80112
(888) 214-9698
info@koalaplaygroup.com
www.koalaplaygroup.com

Provides creative/innovative family fun play environments from soft contained play equipment to SCS Interactive's imaginative wet/dry play attractions to Superior Foam's play components; offers high-level customer service, durability and fun.
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Larson, a DMB Company
Booth 720

6701 S. Midvale Park Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 741-3106
emerson@larson-usa.com
www.larson-usa.com

Design-build company specializing in artificial rock/trees and habitats for zoos and aquariums.
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LGL Animal Care Products, Inc.
Booth 527, 529, 531

1520 Cavitt Street
Bryan, TX 77801
(979) 775-1776
jeppes@lglacp.com
www.lglacp.com

A recognized leader in the design, manufacture and installation of animal cages.
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Living Color Enterprises
Booth 936

6850 NW 12th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 970-9511
mikki@livingcolor.com
www.livingcolor.com

Specializes in themed environments, exhibitory, aquatic life-support systems and decor; features "true-to-sea" single coral line and smaller ready-to-place "reef-scapes" ideal for jewel aquariums.
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Manwarren Corporation
Booth 514, 516


9146 9th Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 989-5883
info@dlmanwarren.com
www.dlmanwarren.com

Designs and constructs quality animal habitats in all mediums.
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Marine Biotech
Booth 939

54 West Dane Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8720
info@marinebiotech.com
www.marinebiotech.com

Provides biofilters, foam fractionators, titanium heat exchangers, degassing columns, oxygen cones, other water treatment devices.
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Mask U.S. Inc.
Booth 528

3121 Main Street, Suite F
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 476-9041
dave@maskus.com
www.maskus.com

Provides mascot costumes.
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MESA Landscape Architects, Inc.
Booth 808

1510 S. Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 372-6092
Marmesa@aol.com
www.mesainc.net

Provides design and master planning; landscape architecture; architecture .
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Mill Street Design
Booth 319

306 Mill Street
Bridgeport, PA 19405
(610) 239-7800
Csutton@millstreetdesign.com
www.millstreetdesign.com

Has created thousands of heirloom quality, 100% cotton coverlets/rich tapestry products; wide range of stock designs or commission your own; richly detailed, woven images make them highly prized collectibles/keepsakes; visit our web site.
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Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.
Booth 201, 221, 318, 320

348 South 780 West
Lehi, Utah 84043
(801) 766-5672
tmortensen@earthlink.
www.mediaglobeplanetarium.com

MEDAGLOBE - an all-dome, all-color digital projection device ideal for zoos, aquariums and other specialty venues as an exhibits device, planetarium or educational outreach traveling promotional tool; remote, live camera broadcast.
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Minotaur Maze Exhibits
Booth 220

912 N.W. 63rd Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(877) 646-6828
info@minotaurmazes.com
www.minotaurmazes.com

Conservation-themed walk-through exhibits; interactive/educational, indoors and out; new for 2003 CHIMPANZEE CHALLENGE and Aza's Maze - RAINFOREST ADVENTURE developed with Proprietary Media - on display in the exhibit hall; pilot site at Albuquerque Bio Park.
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Natural Balance Zoological Formulas
Booth 430

12924 Pierce Street
Pacoima, CA 91331
(800) 829-4493
zoovet@naturalbalanceinc.com

Manufacturer and distributor of Natural Balance Zoological Formulas for zoo carnivores, reptiles and meat-eating birds.
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Neptune-Benson, Inc.
Booth 415

One Bridal Avenue
West Warwick, RI 02893
(800) 832-8002
aquatopia@neptunebenson.com
www.neptunebenson.com

Manufacturers of high-quality filtration/recirculation system components for aquariums and zoological exhibits.
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Nippura Co., Ltd.
Booth 934

1710 Abbey Place, Suite 2B
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 523-4384
apv@usnippura.com
www.nippura.com

Designers, engineers, manufacturers and installers of acrylic windows, tunnels and other custom structures.
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Noldus Information Technology, Inc.
Booth 331

751 Miller Drive, Suite E-5
Leesburg, VA 20175
(800) 355-9541
info@noldus.com
www.noldus.com

Offers software and hardware systems for observational research of animal behavior.
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OmniTicket Network Inc.
Booth 728

7680 Universal Blvd., Suite170
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 370-2900
kbreland@omniticket.com
www.omniticket.com

Provides integrated venue management systems for real time general admission and access control; over 15 years' experience; flexible, easy to use systems providing wide range of functionality.
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Paragon Aquatics
Booth 729

1351 Route 55
LaGrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 452-5500
rita_heady@pentairpool.com
www.ParagonAquatics.com

Provides aquatic line of fiberglass filtration systems.
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Parrett Paper
Booth 321

1357 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-3952
e_george@rochesterrehab.org
www.parrettpaper.com

Manufactures, markets unique greeting cards, over 140 styles; uniquely die-cut; all large cards contain educational information about each animal; come with a die-cut envelope and packaged in its own cellophane resealable wrapper.
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The Pascoe Group
Booth 419

105 S. Riverside Drive, Suite 201
Indialantic, FL 32903
(321) 984-2520
jscrivener@ThePascoegroup.com
www.thepascoegroup.com

A design-built contractor specializing in aquarium and zoo exhibits and facilities.
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PCI-Wedeco
Booth 227

1 Fairfield Crescent
West Caldwell, NJ 07006
(973) 575-7052
indsales@PCI-Wedeco.com
www.PCI-Wedeco.com

Provides ozone disinfection and oxidation technology for life sciences.
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Percival Scientific
Booth 326

505 Research Drive
Perry, IA 50220
(800) 695-2743
phill@percival-scientific.com
www.percival-scientific.com

Sets the standard of excellence for the environmental control industry, producing over 50 different models of plant growth chambers, biological incubators and special application chambers.
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PCL Construction Services
Booth 730

6675 Westwood Blvd., Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32021
(407) 363-0059
cbbarnes@pcl.com
www.pcl.com

Total zoo builder; provides complete construction management and general construction services.
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Polygem, Inc.
Booth 507

1105 Carolina Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-5600
Kurtykat9@aol.com
www.Polygem.com

Manufacturer of epoxy formulated compounds for the creation of artificial environments.
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The Portico Group
Booth 726

217 Pine St., 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-2196
portico@porticogroup.com
www.porticogroup.com

Provides architectural, landscape architectural, interpretive planning, and exhibit design services.
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Power Concepts (formerly Kettner)
Booth 819, 821

2717 West Donges Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53092
(800) 334-5330
clyle@pwrconcepts.com
www.pwrconcepts.com

Representative for Zoomesh, Phantom Mesh, Ket-Net stainless steel netting, Phoenix recycled plastics, Invisinet hand-tied stainless steel netting and Animal Sculptor Sherry Sander.
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Premier Rides, Inc.
Booth 535, 537

401 Headquarters Drive, Suite 201
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 923-0414
jhyatt@premier-rides.com
www.premier-rides.com

Industry leader in the design/manufacture of innovative amusement rides; global supplier of custom-designed attractions, monorails, rides, observation towers, electric karts; supplies engineering support, maintenance/rehab/parts on 24-hour emergency basis.
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Prime Play
Booth 434

1418 Cliveden Avenue
Delta, B.C., Canada V3M 6L9
(604) 526-7529
carey@primplay.com
www.primeplay.com

Manufactures, installs and delivers custom-themed soft modular play as well as water parks.
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Probotics America
Booth 308

1235 Cherokee
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 231-7744
robotguy@msn.com
www.ProboticsAmerica.com

Provides animal education robots for promotions and education.
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Proprietary Media
Booths 226, 228, 230

155 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10013
(212) 229-0571
www.Aza'sweb.com

At the AZA Conference in Columbus visit the first in the series, Aza's Maze: Rainforest Adventure, fresh from its market test at Albuquerque Bio Park where Director Ray Darnell said, "I would recommend to anybody if you have an opportunity to have this maze get it at your facility."
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Purina Mills, Inc.
Booth 619, 621

1401 South Hanley Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
(314) 768-4607
tricia.lutman@purinamills.com
www.mazuri.com

The exotic Animal Feed Resource; complete line of diets for various exotic species.
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Recognition Resources
Booth 631

6121 B Clark Center Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34238
(800) 446-8585
rr@donorart.com
www.donorart.com

Creates donor recognition displays, gifts & fund-raising products with Imagination, Inspiration & Innovation; LISTENS to your goals, wishes & needs; COMMITS to each client; SHARES experiences & expertise; CREATES products that represent your organization & donors with personality.
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Rhode Island Novelty
Booth 911, 913

19 Industrial Lane
Johnston, RI 02919
(800) 435-3456
fbejbl@rinovelty.com
www.rinovelty.com

Gift shop merchandiser, specializing in animal and aquatic toys, plush, inflates, stationery items and novelties of all kinds.
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Richards-Wilcox, Inc.
Booth 630

600 S. Lake Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-7522
afitch@richardswilcox.com
www.richards-wilcox.com

Manufacturers of high-quality heavy-duty industrial door hardware for the zoo/aquarium industry since 1880.
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Rides-4-U, Inc.
Booth 327

221 Evans Way, Suite E
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-8009
nbuckley@rides4u.com
www.rides4U.com

Supplies new and used amusement equipment for all applications and budgets.
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Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation
Booth 231

8607 Westwood Center Drive
Vienna, VA 22182
(703) 749-5547
talabert@feldinc.com
www.ringling.com

The Greatest Show on Earth, has been entertaining families for over 130 years; since 1995 has operated the Center for Elephant Conservation, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the research, reproduction and retirement of Asian elephants.
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Rock and Waterscape Systems, Inc.
Booth 715, 717

11 Whatney
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 770-1936
LWidmeyer@rockandwaterscape.com
www.rockandwaterscape.com

Exhibit fabricator of coral reefs, artificial corals, trees, vines; rockwork, mudbank; natural water features, etc.
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Jack Rouse Associates
Booth 816

1014 Vine Street, Ste. 1300
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 381-0055
sthomas@jackrouse.com
www.jackrouse.com

Provides concept design, development and exhibit/interactive planning and design services, film and video production.
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Safari Thatch, Inc.
Booth 714

2056 N. Dixie Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(954) 564-0059
info@safarithatch.com
www.safarithatch.com

Supplies and installs jungle-themed products.
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SAIC - BioSolutions
Booth 435, 437, 534

3990 Old Town Avenue, Suite 208A
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 686-5702
yeaklem@saic.com
www.saic.com/biosolutions

Leader in supporting zoos/aquariums through innovative seasonal exhibits, staff development, business processes and member/donor management.
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San Francisco Bay Brand
Booth 427

8239 Enterprise Drive
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 792-7200
info@sfbb.com
www.sfbb.com

Provides frozen and freeze-dried fish foods.
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Seafood Watch
Booth 431

886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp

Seafood Watch program information, including distribution of Seafood Menu of Ideas for zoos/aquariums, Seafood Watch pocket regional guides, The Ocean Project information, New Video teaser on Aquaculture from Habitat Media and more!
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Shedd Aquarium
Booth 517

1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 692-3222
aenser@sheddaquarium.org

Exhibit and photo licensing.
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SimEx! Iwerks Inc.
Booth 214

511 King Street West, Suite 130
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 1K4
(416) 597-1585
simex@simex.ca
www.simex.ca

Builds turnkey special venue attractions featuring large-format film or digital projection, simulation technology and themed environments; multi-staged and multi-programmable.
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Skulls Unlimited International, Inc.
Booth 409

10313 S. Sunnylane
Oklahoma City, OK 73160
(800) 659-7585
sales@skullsunlimited.com
www.skullsunlimited.com

Osteological supplier; specimens such as skulls, claws, quills, dino claws, dino skulls.
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Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Booth 417

18331 Enterprise Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(800) 784-8726
leah.munoz@specialtyvehicles.com
www.specialtyvehicles.com

Offers the most diversified product line of transportation vehicles in the world with vast inventory of new and used specialty trams, trolleys and utility vehicles to suit your every need; sell, lease or rent; call for more information or visit our website.
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Structures Unlimited
Booth 330

88 Pine Street
Manchester, NH 03108
(800) 225-3895
MCrowder@structuresunlimitedinc.com
www.structuresunlimited.com

Provides energy-efficient skylights and structures for day lighting zoos and aquariums.
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Thomson Safaris and Family Adventures
Booth 309

14 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(800) 235-0289
info@thomsonsafaris.com
www.thomsonsafaris.com

U.S.-owned Tanzania safari operator with 22 years' experience running quality safaris to Tanzania's parks/reserves; over 12 years taking zoo groups on unforgettable African adventures.
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Ticketmaster
Booth 734

8800 West Sunset Blvd., 4th Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-2440
sales@tmvista.com
www.ticketmaster.com

Industry leader in ticketing/visitor management/software; supporting over 400 museums/zoos/aquariums/science & technology centers worldwide with Vista's integrated solutions.
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Timberline Live Foods
Booth 304

201 C. Timberline Road
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9311
livefood@timberlinefisheries.com
www.timberlinefisheries.com

Grower of live pet foods and feeder insects; in business over 25 years.
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Torre Design Consortium, Ltd.
Booth 814

5005 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-2932
DesignConsortiumLTD@msn.com
www.t-dcl.com

Provides zoo master planning, architecture, landscape architecture, graphic and exhibit design, construction management.
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Unlimited Fun Safaris Inc. 
Booth 615

231 Lakeshore Lane
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(800) 323-8020
Joyceb@funsafaris.com
www.funsafaris.com

Custom designed eco-friendly tours and safaris to the wild places of the world.
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USDA-APHIS Animal Care
Booth 216

4700 River Road, Unit 51
Riverdale, MD 20737
(301) 734-7255
laura.s.reiser@aphis.usda.gov
www.aphis.usda.gov/ac

Program regulates the research, exhibition, sale and commercial transportation of certain animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act through inspections and enforcement.
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Van H. Gilbert Architect, PC
Booth 731

2428 Baylor Drive, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 247-9955
Vgilbert@vhgarchitect.com
www.vhga.net

Offers aquarium/zoo planning and design, individual aquarium exhibits; feasibility studies/master plans, full architectural, interior design, and engineering services.
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WaveTek
Booth 827

P.O. Box 648
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 783-0038
sales@aquaticgroup.com
www.aquaticgroup.com

Manufacturer and designer of wave generation systems that create artificial waves for aquatic exhibits.
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Booth 521

2300 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 220-6876
rcarswell@wcs.org
www.wcs.org

Let Wildlife Conservation Magazine help you build a stronger relationship with your members and showcase grant opportunities with WCS and WCS in situ and ex situ field programs.
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Wilson Darnell Mann Architects
Booth 617

105 N. Washington
Wichita, KS 67202
(800) 936-1936
swinslow@wdmdesign.com
www.wdmdesign.com

Provides consulting for master planning, exhibit/veterinary design, as well as design for guest access, comfort and security, all balanced by financial reality.
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Winsor Fireform LLC
Booth 627

3401 Mottman Road SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
(360)786-8200
info@winsorfireform.com
www.winsorfireform.com

Full-service manufacturer of finest porcelain enamel signage that endures and maintains rich vibrant color and detail.
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Zoobooks by Wildlife Education Ltd.
Booth 908

12233 Thatcher Court
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 513-7600
sales@zoobooks.com
www.zoobooks.com

Provides 60 titles about animals for kids 6 to 12.
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