109th Anniversary Summer Meeting

Join NEAAPA as we meet in the Providence, Rhode Island area for our 109th Anniversary Summer Meeting. We will gather at the historic Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village with other meet-ups at Seekonk Grand Prix and Rhode Island Novelty. A Golf Tournament to support the NEAAPA Pinnacle Scholarship Fund is also scheduled (The Golf Tournament is a SEPARATE registration; click here to register for the Golf Tournament).

Schedule (subject to change):

• 9 AM – NEAAPA Golf Tournament to support the Pinnacle Scholarship Program (Separate Registration Required)
• Cranston Country Club

• 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Meet at Seekonk Grand Prix
• 1098 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk MA 02771
• Bring your family, friends, co-workers or just yourself and enjoy a day of Mini-Golf, Go-Kart tracks for all ages, Bumper Cars and Bumper Boats, Video Games and more! 

• 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Dinner at Roger Williams Park Zoo
• 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02907
• This Lower Zoo will be open exclusively to NEAAPA guests. Attendees can roam through the African exhibits to view cheetahs, zebras, elephants and giraffes on a beautiful summer night. There will also have animal encounters scheduled, so guests can get up-close with some of our education collection animals and their talented handlers! To complete this experience, The SSA Group has designed an awesome Rhody-themed menu full of iconic items and delicious bites. The Big Backyard play areas will also be open for free play for the few kiddos who will be joining. 

• 9 AM to 4 PM – Full Day at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
• 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI 02907
• Check-in at the zoo’s main entrance, where you will receive special goody bags complete with ride tickets for all. Guests can roam through the zoo and check out all the animals across the 60-acre campus, before settling into the Event Tent & Marco Polo Plaza for lunch. Throughout their visit, guests will be able to explore exhibits, climb aboard the train, sail through the skies on the zip and take part in exclusive-to-NEAAPA zoo tours.

• Tour Times:
• 8:30 – 9:30 AM: The Operations team will lead an in-depth conversation and tutorial at Carousel Village
• 2:30 – 3:30 PM: SSA, the zoo’s on-site catering and retail partner, will meet guests at the front entrance to share the inside scoop on their on-site operations. 
  The zoo’s Animal Care team is also arranging some keeper talks and behind-the scenes.
  Some tours may be limited capacity and some may have special requirements (like masking or social distancing)

 

• 3 PM – Tour of Rhode Island Novelty
• 350 Commerce Drive, Fall River MA 02720
• Tour the showrooms, warehouse, and distribution areas of the 500,000 square-foot facility.

Summer Meeting Member Rate: $99.00
Children 12 yrs old and younger: $59.00
Children under 2 years old: Free

Summer Meeting Non-member Rate: $125.00

Parking at all venues is free

Sponsorship Options Available during Registration!

Host Hotel:
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
58 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-608-3500

You can make your reservation by calling the hotel directly and use Group Code: NEAAPA Meeting.

Flying to the region for this event? The nearest airport is Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD), which is less than 20 minutes from the host hotel. The hotel is approximately 10 minutes from Seekonk Grand Prix and Roger Williams Park Zoo, approximately 20 minutes from the Cranston Country Club, and approximately 30 minutes from Rhode Island Novelty.