Great zoo experiences are shaped by far more than what guests see at an exhibit. Behind every pathway, gathering area, café and habitat is an operations team working to keep the environment clean, welcoming and safe—for animals, guests and staff alike.
That is why Bigbelly is heading to Portland for the 2026 AZA Annual Conference, Sept. 26–Oct. 1. Visit us at Booth #242 to see how waste and recycling infrastructure can become part of a more connected zoo strategy built around three priorities: optimized operations, animal wellness and guest experience.
Optimized Operations
Zoo environments create unique collection challenges. Guest traffic changes throughout the day, waste is generated across large and sometimes dispersed properties, and teams need to maintain high standards without servicing every location on the same schedule.
Bigbelly combines greater capacity with CLEAN™ operational visibility so teams can better understand when and where service is needed. That means fewer unnecessary collections, better use of collection resources and greater visibility across the property.
Animal Wellness
Waste containment matters in environments designed around animal care. Fully enclosed Bigbelly stations eliminate pest access to waste and help prevent wind-blown or pest-strewn litter from reaching habitats.
Keeping waste completely contained supports cleaner zoo environments and helps teams maintain the standards that animal care and facilities professionals work hard to protect every day.
Guest Experience
Visitors come to zoos to discover, learn and connect. Cleaner pathways, food-service areas and gathering spaces contribute to an experience that feels cared for from arrival through departure.
Bigbelly stations can also be customized to complement the identity of the zoo, turning necessary infrastructure into a more intentional part of the guest environment.
Together at the Oregon Zoo
This year, Bigbelly is also proud to sponsor Zoo Day at the Oregon Zoo. We look forward to spending time with the zoo and aquarium community outside the exhibit hall and supporting the professionals advancing animal care, conservation, education and memorable guest experiences.
Across zoos around the world, the goal is not simply to manage waste. It is to build environments that work better for the people and animals who depend on them.
Join us in Portland at Booth #242 to explore how Bigbelly can support your zoo with fully enclosed waste containment, greater capacity and CLEAN™ operational visibility.
Better for Animals. Better for Guests. Better for Zoos.
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