 San Diego Zoo Day Trip
Saturday, July 31, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (bus will stage outside hotel at 8:45 a.m.)
$45 per adult; $35 per child (ages 3-12); children under 3 at no charge
The San Diego Zoo is more than a zoo: it is a sanctuary for thousands of animals, a landscape of rare plants from all climates and a living classroom that entertains as well as educates. Learn about animals that lived in Southern California 12,000 years ago and meet their living counterparts at The Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey. The new 7.5-acre multispecies habitat features elephants, California condors, jaguars and more. It offers guests insight about the Zoo’s conservation efforts to protect wildlife from becoming extinct like the mammoth and saber-toothed cat.
Don’t forget to visit the international famous giant panda family. Home to five giant pandas, the San Diego Zoo has had a love affair with giant pandas ever since two of the black-and-white bears came for a short visit in 1987. In 1996 a female named Bai Yun arrived and has given birth to five cubs, including the youngster she is raising now. Come see the pandas and learn about the Zoo’s panda conservation efforts.
There are many ways to see the zoo: guided bus tour, Skyfari aerial tran, and specially designed viewing areas for children. The Zoo has an array of restaurants from gourmet to casual as well as a variety of shops. Tour includes round trip transportation between the park and hotel, parking, and Zoo admission.
Conservation Evening
Avian Conservation from the Pacific Ocean to the Salton Sea: Dessert, Speakers, and Live Birds of Prey
Saturday, July 31, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
$25 per person; Maximum people: 125
All profits from the event will be provided back to the supporting conservation programs.
 From the urbanized coast to parched lonely desert, Southern California presents many unique avian species and offers unique challenges to avian conservation. We have gathered three speakers to give us a taste of the birds and conservation issues unique to this region. Dr. Doug Barnam from USGS will give us a look at the Salton Sea and the habitat recovery efforts. Dr. Heather Nevill will discuss seabird rehabilitation and her efforts to lead the cleanup of hazardous trash from Southern California beaches. And, for the finale, live birds of prey will be presented by Dr. Scott Weldy and his colleagues from Orange County Bird of Prey Center.
The event starts at 7:00 pm—plenty of time for you to get dinner on your own and then join us for dessert (ice cream sandwiches and yogurt bars) while we listen and learn. After the talks, stay and enjoy a drink (cash bar) while we have an informal meet-and-greet session with the speakers. All profits from the event will be provided back to the supporting conservation programs.
Conference Kick-off Event: SeaWorld
Sunday, August 1, 6:00-11:00 p.m. (buses stage outside hotel at 5:45 p.m.)
$80 per person; children under 3 at no charge
 Join us for the very popular Kick-off Event on Sunday night at Sea World and enjoy a night of networking, great food, and fun! Be moved by the awe inspiring Shamu®. Ride the mysteries of Atlantis. Go nose-to-bottlenose with friendly dolphins. Get a rare up-close look at the gentle beluga whales. Plus, Blue Horizons, an all-new dolphin spectacular, will open in time for our group event!
During our Kick-off Event, we will experience “Summer Nights at SeaWorld”, when the park transforms after dark with seasonal nighttime only shows. Feel the amazing energy of Shamu Rocks and share a laugh with sea lions Clyde and Seamore at Sea Lions Tonite. Marvel at Cirque de la Mer, the breathtaking acrobatic extravaganza over water. Then let your spirit soar during Shamu’s SkySplash fireworks finale.
Your Kick-off Event ticket includes park admission, round trip transportation between the park and hotel, parking, private dining area, a visit by one of Sea World’s costume characters, Shamu night show, buffet dinner, drinks (non-alcoholic), and dessert. All shows, exhibits, aquariums and rides (with the exception of Skyride and Skytower) are included with park admission. Dinner food includes: vegetarian burgers, Italian sausage sandwich, BBQ chicken, tossed green salad, pasta salad with cheese/ham, ranch beans, white sheet cake, soda and lemonade.
The Kick-off is always a very popular activity. Sign up on your conference registration form and prepare for a fun filled evening!
Guest Registration
$130 per adult; $125 per child (age 3-12); children under 3 are no charge
ATTENTION SPOUSES AND GUESTS—Join other guests and enjoy the San Diego City tour and lunch in Old Town!
 San Diego is a vast city with many attractions, and with the conference hotel located downtown, you are sure to enjoy the area while others are in sessions! Your fee includes many activities during the conference week: Guest Tour, entry into the exhibit hall, the Ice Cream Social, President’s Reception, one continental breakfast, and Wednesday lunch. Andrew Barron, spouse of AAV President-Elect and Education Chair, Dr. Heather Barron, will be the Guest Program Host this year and is excited to share with you a fun filled week of activities!
The guest tour will be a San Diego city tour! A coach bus will drive our group around the city of San Diego, where we will view many of the city’s landmarks including the Gas Lamp District and local attractions. Our first stop will be to La Jolla (whose name means “The Jewel”), a town that has the tantalizing charm of a Mediterranean Isle, unique shops and breathtaking views of the Pacific. Downtown boasts dozens of shops, art galleries, and specialty boutiques. The view of the azure blue Pacific Ocean is amazing and if we’re lucky, we may have a chance to view some of La Jolla’s furriest locals—seals! These endearing mammals are dotted along the coastline, especially near the Children’s Pool, a shallow tide-pool popular with the locals that the seals have claimed as their own. It is not hard to see why La Jolla is truly the jewel of San Diego!
Our next stop will be Coronado—once the playground of presidents and princesses! The Hotel Del Coronado holds many stories and was the filming site for the legendary Marilyn Monroe film “Some Like It Hot.” Movie stars weren’t the only residents of the hotel. British royalty also called it home. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were guests, and the Duchess even has a building on the hotel grounds named after her—the Duchess of Windsor Cottage. We will see the house where Frank L. Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz books, spent winters. He wrote many of the books right in Coronado!
Then it’s on to Old Town, the site of the city’s original settlement where many of the old adobes and frame houses are still standing. Mexican culture is plentiful here with quaint shops selling bright and colorful artwork and souvenirs. You will have time in Old Town for shopping and lunch.
The last stop on our trip will be to Balboa Park, considered one of the most beautiful, diversified and culturally enriching parks in North America. The park is filled with lovely Spanish style architecture which was built for the very first World Fair in 1915. Balboa Park is also home to 14 museums, botanical gardens, and many gourmet restaurants.
Tour Includes: Transportation on motor coach, guided city tour, stops at all locations, and gratuity.
President’s Reception
Wednesday, August 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
As the last event of the AAV Main Conference, this reception will be a festive gala designed to provide time for visiting with other registrants. The reception will be held on the beautiful outdoor Coronado Terrace and will include a brief program that features the installation of new AAV officers as well as a few important awards. The President’s Reception is being held early this year so that you may have time to dine at one of the many great San Diego restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres that include food stations with a salad tasting bar, mashed potato bar, breads/spreads, and a small beef sandwich station (cash bar available).
AAV Auction
Proceeds to Benefit the Annual AAV Avian Research Fund
Join us this year to participate in the fundraiser for the Annual AAV Avian Research Fund. The auction will be held in the Exhibit Hall and consists of both a silent and live auction. We are honored that Dr. Steve Wilson has agreed to be our auctioneer again this year. Several of our exhibitors and members have already contributed items. Suppliers, along with individual members, are invited to contribute as well. Help us raise more funds than ever before! Check out your clinic or home for any new and/or unusual items to donate. To contribute, contact Dr. Tarah Hadley, Auction Coordinator, at 678-562-8403, or by e-mail: drtarah@atlantabirdsandexotics.com.
Exhibits
Monday-Wednesday
The Exhibit Hall will be open a total of 19 hours over the three days and we anticipate approximately 40 companies will participate! You won’t want to miss the Ice Cream Social on Monday evening when you can get in some early shopping and networking. Exhibit hours are: Monday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:30-10:00 p.m., Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. If your company is interested in exhibiting, please contact the Conference Office today.
Ice Cream Social sponsored by 
RAFFLE
Win a Free Registration for AAV 2011!
For every $50 purchase you make in the Exhibit Hall, you will receive a ticket to enter the AAV Raffle. The raffle will be held in conjunction with the auction and you must be present to win. Prizes include free 2011 AAV Main Conference registration, free 2011 AAV Specialty Program registration, and free 2011 AAV Membership. So bring your charge cards and be ready to take advantage of special deals in the Exhibit Hall!
Focused Course Program
The purposes/benefits of this program are to:
• Provide AAV members that attend the annual conference with an AAV-recognized certificate focused on courses in selected topics applicable to avian practice.
• Provide public recognition/acknowledgement to veterinarians completing the course.
• Provide a benefit unique to AAV members attending the annual conference.
• Allow the AAV member attending the annual conference to be able to complete one or more courses in 1-3 years.
You will find a focused course program form in your conference packet. Simply complete the form after the conference and receive credit toward your certificates. Log onto the conference website to see your total credits to date. www.ConferenceOffice.com/aav
ABVP (Avian Practice) and ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) Diplomate Certification Preparation Workshop
Monday, 7:15-8:15 p.m.
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners would like to invite all conference attendees to a certification workshop. Topics include application, case report presentation, and examination structure. Application handbooks, which include application materials, will be available.
Evening Research Forum
Monday, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Three to four invited scientists, researchers, or veterinarians will each make a 10 to 15 minute presentation concerning a cutting-edge, complex or controversial aspect of their research. Ample time will be provided for discussion following each presentation.
Evening Pathology Forum
Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by 
Student Chapter Reception (AAV & AEMV)
Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Paul Welch, DVM, of DVM Labs, Inc.
VCA Antech, Inc. ACA Animal Hospitals
ABVP-Avian Diplomate Breakfast
Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 a.m.
Annual breakfast for all ABVP-Avian Diplomates.
Cyber Café
Sponsored by 
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) will provide a free cyber café to all conference attendees. VIN is the largest online community of veterinary professionals. In addition to providing a forum for case and other collegial discussion, VIN members enjoy unlimited access to the world’s largest database of veterinary medical and practice management information and a large selection of high quality online resources and continual education.
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