Species360 Member News
24Jun 22
New Study: Turtles and Tortoises Challenge Evolutionary Theories of Aging
Data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has enabled researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance and the University of Southern Denmark to investigate evolutionary aging theories in tortoises and turtles.
07Jun 22
ZIMS at Work: Transforming 163 Years of Data into Knowledge with Copenhagen Zoo
For our latest ZIMS at Work feature, we’re highlighting Copenhagen Zoo — which opened in 1859 —as it marks 45 years with Species360, one of our many long-standing members. During that time, the Zoo has entered data into the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) on 13,034 animals in 856 taxa, entering and exiting the system on 6,571 occasions.
26Apr 22
ZIMS at Work: Two Oceans Aquarium Invests in the Future with ZIMS
Since 2016, the Two Oceans Aquarium has been a Species360 member and uses the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) for a variety of purposes, including aquatics, husbandry, medical needs, and rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
01Dec 21
Visitor Research: “Future of Aquariums / Europe” unveils new – and encouraging – expectations
New research, shared late last month in the Future of Aquariums/Europe webinar presented by Impacts Experience and Species360, shows that visitors increasingly expect aquariums to be conservation institutions. What does this mean for post-pandemic recovery? And how have closures helped aquariums to increase their presence "outside the walls" of their facilities?
30Nov 21
Supporting Animal Welfare: Species360 makes it easier to share welfare program essentials at home and with other institutions
In case you missed it! Here are recent enhancements to ZIMS for Care and Welfare. Using feedback from our members, we implemented improvements that make it easier and faster to track animal welfare, model processes for peer teams, and more quickly rollout templates designed for each species.
01Feb 21
What’s New in ZIMS – sorted by husbandry, care and welfare, medical, studbooks, and more
Catching up? Here is a look at recent news and updates, including new features and what other zoo and aquatics teams are using them. Choose by category: ZIMS for MedicalZIMS…
16Jun 22
Species360 CEO Blog: What is the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance?
The Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) presents a unique opportunity for conservationists around the world to collaborate using one-of-a-kind data and professional expertise shared by Species360 members and partners to serve animal care and species conservation.
08Jun 22
Species360 Welcomes New Team Members
Species360 is pleased to welcome two new members to our team, Clint Pidlubny and Lorielle Weingarden.
03Jun 22
Hiring! Product Analyst – Species360, Part-time
Global non-profit, Species360, is seeking to appoint a part-time Product Analyst with experience in veterinary medicine and electronic medical records.
02Jun 22
Emirates Park Zoo Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Species360
The Emirates Park Zoo, in the United Arab Emirates, recently celebrated five years as a Species360 member. The Zoo is currently home to more than 1,150 animals of 193 species. Since the opening of the Zoo in 2008 these numbers have continued to grow.