Aquariums & Zoos

Clay Chronicles: JILZARAH’s bracelets mark memories

The inspiration behind JILZARAH began back in the late ’90s when Jill Manzara, creative director and co-founder of the company, first discovered clay beads. “While I didn't invent the concept, I created my own unique... more »

A World of Butterflies: Treasures Gift Shop brings rainforest to life

The rainforest comes to life at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona, the largest butterfly conservatory in the U.S. Dee Mangulins, executive director of Butterfly Wonderland, said the immersive experience opened in 2013 and brings guests... more »

Maritime mementos: New England Aquarium gift shop rounds out visitor experience

Destination gift shops should reflect the experience they represent, and the New England Aquarium Gift Shop aims to do just that. All gift shop proceeds go directly toward conservation and research... more »

Adventurous Retail

Like many cultural institutions, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago had to adapt during the pandemic closures. In a highly successful move, the marketing department teamed up with its animal care givers and created a digital experience... more »

Positive Impact

Zoo Atlanta is a destination that is “dedicated to connecting people to animals and inspiring conservation action.” For more than 100 years, the zoo has served Atlanta and it is the oldest cultural institution in... more »

IMC completes Shoppe Object acquisition, shares summer show dates

International Market Centers (IMC) announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences,... more »

Las Vegas Market offers 30+ educational sessions

Las Vegas Market presents a comprehensive schedule of more than 30 engaging webinars, seminars and events for its Winter 2022 staging, Jan. 23-27, 2022, at World Market Center Las Vegas – including its signature Design... more »

Winsome Retail

Located in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium offers visitors a fascinating adventure — special in-person encounters, virtual exploration and multiple retail environments. The aquarium is recognized as the largest aquarium in the western hemisphere, according to... more »