The Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group (ZAG) has several educational sessions and networking opportunities planned for Tennessee trade shows later this fall, including the International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
ZAG will host its Annual Member Meeting and lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 during the IGES show in Pigeon Forge. The ZAG members-only lunch will provide insights on the current year and future focuses for the group as well as announce any new board members. The meeting will allow ZAG members to connect with one another and receive feedback.
Members are also welcome to attend the ZAG Rainforest Mixer from 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Rainforest Adventures in Sevierville. The fun mixer will allow ZAG buyers and sponsors to meet and mingle in a fun, indoor zoo-like setting.
Additionally, ZAG has planned several educational sessions for IGES, including:
- Fireside Chat & Tour on Sustainability at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Sevierville, led by April Terranella, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
- IGES Pigeon Forge Tour at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Pigeon Forge, led by April Terranella, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
