Polar King International, a leading manufacturer of outdoor walk-in coolers and freezers, will exhibit at the 2026 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference, September 26 through October 1 in Portland, Oregon. Attendees are invited to visit Polar King at Booths #606 and #608 to learn more about dependable cold storage solutions designed for zoos, aquariums, wildlife facilities and other demanding applications.
Hosted by the Oregon Zoo, the AZA Annual Conference brings together more than 2,800 zoo and aquarium professionals for education, networking and opportunities to explore new technologies, products and services. The 2026 conference will be held at the Oregon Convention Center.
Polar King will highlight its custom outdoor walk-in coolers and freezers, which provide facilities with dependable refrigerated and frozen storage while eliminating the need to dedicate valuable indoor space to cold storage.
Cold Storage Built for Demanding Environments
Zoos, aquariums and wildlife facilities face unique refrigeration challenges. From storing meat, fish and produce to maintaining frozen food and other temperature-sensitive supplies, dependable temperature control plays an important role in day-to-day animal care and facility operations.
Polar King walk-in coolers and freezers are engineered specifically for outdoor use and can be customized to meet a facility’s available space, storage requirements and temperature needs. Their seamless fiberglass construction provides a durable, weather-resistant exterior designed to withstand exposure to demanding outdoor environments.
Available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, Polar King walk-ins can be designed around the specific requirements of animal care facilities, including multiple compartments and cooler/freezer combinations.
Meet Polar King in Portland
The AZA Annual Conference provides an opportunity for zoo and aquarium professionals to connect with suppliers and explore products and technologies that can support their facilities.
A Polar King representative will be available throughout the Exhibit Hall to discuss current cold storage challenges, future projects and custom refrigeration solutions.
Visit Polar King International at Booth #606/608 during the 2026 AZA Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon.
About Polar King International
Polar King International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass outdoor walk-in coolers and freezers. Since 1982, Polar King has provided custom refrigeration solutions for a wide variety of industries and applications. Every Polar King unit is built to order at the company’s manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, allowing customers to configure their walk-in to meet specific temperature, size and application requirements.
For more information about Polar King International and its outdoor walk-in refrigeration solutions, visit www.polarking.com.
