Raise Awareness for

ZOOS

Raise Awareness for

AQUARIUMS

Raise Awareness for

GARDENS

Our Mission

ZAG is a collection of merchandise buyers for zoos, aquariums, gardens and other wildlife-related institutions and attractions. The goals of ZAG are to increase and improve communication between buyers, and to raise awareness and professionalism of the field within the zoo and aquarium industry.

Our Vision Statement

As an organization we are committed to network, educate, inform and connect independent Zoo, Wild Life Centers, and Aquarium Buyers worldwide while maintaining a conscience of conservation and a concern for people and wildlife.

What We Value

Care

We are concerned about one another within the ZAG organization and make attempts to help animal institutions with their current in-house retail operation.

Connections

We are here to connect buyers to industry information, encourage buyers to connect with other buyers and connect buyers and vendors at social events.

Creditability

We act in an honest and trustworthy manner that reflects the state of the industry while providing the most current factual opinions on retail goods and services.

Conservation

We embrace conservation commerce, animal welfare and the ethical treatment of people, animals and the environment worldwide while trying to conserve our natural resources.

Jaguar, Memphis Zoo, photo by Joshua J Cotten, source unsplash.com, edited

Upcoming Events

Las Vegas Souvenir Show

October 04 - October 07, 2023

Ocean City Resort Gift Expo

October 29 - October 31, 2023

IGES & Smoky Mountain Gift Show

November 07 - November 10, 2023

Latest News

December 2022 Newsletter

January 11, 2023

The ZAG News for December 2022 is now available. Click on the image or here to download

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August 2022 Newsletter

January 11, 2023

The ZAG News for August 2022 is now available. Click on the image or here to download

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December 2021 Newsletter

January 1, 2022

The ZAG News for December 2021 is now available. Click on the image or here to download

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September 2021 Newsletter

October 1, 2021

The ZAG News for September 2021 is now available. Click on the image or here to download

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Become a Buyer

ZAG membership is free for buyers at Zoos, Aquariums, and Gardens with self-managed retail operations. Buyer memberships “expire” after 2 years to help us keep the information in the buyer list current.

Become a Sponsor

ZAG can help your company tap into this unique market by getting your products before the decision-makers in the zoo and aquarium retail industry.  We would like to extend an invitation to your company to become a ZAG sponsor.

Contact Us

ZAG President

David Whitaker, [email protected], 336-879-7269

ZAG Vice President

Tommy Brown, [email protected], 314-646-4568

ZAG Treasurer/Secretary

Judy Rancour, [email protected], 314-646-4736

ZAG Communications

Rose Dumas, [email protected], 718-741-8293

Board Members

Sheila Wewers, [email protected], 651.487.8215

Samantha Halligan, [email protected], 218.730.4500 x 204

Elie Johnson, [email protected],  813.935.8552 x3243

Shelby Salestrom, [email protected], 904.757.4463 x.171

April Terranella, [email protected], 816.595.1167