Species360 Member News
World Wildlife Day – Life Below Water: Aquariums have a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity
The full potential of aquariums to aid and inform species conservation may run deeper than we know, especially when considered across institutions worldwide. A study by Species360 Conservation Science Alliance…
China’s Changxing Taihu Longzhimeng Animal World Joins Species360
Species360 member Changxing Taihu Longzhimeng Animal World, west of Shanghai, will use the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to help manage care of wildlife. Changxing Taihu Longzhimeng Animal World (Longemont…
A little bit of history: Doc Simmons looks back 50 years to the start of what is now the largest set of wildlife species data worldwide
The contributions of Dr. Lee Simmons (Doc) began well before the first American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) meeting 50 years ago, and will no doubt continue on for many…
Costa Rica: Endangered Parrot Breeding and Conservation Center Joins Species360
Costa Rica parrot conservation center ARA has a history of success breeding and reintroducing endangered species to their native habitat. Species360 welcomes new member Alianza para la Reintroducción de la…
Population Management: More Than 400 Species Have Been Migrated to ZIMS for Studbooks
More than 400 studbooks for wildlife species have been migrated to ZIMS for Studbooks, providing associations and Studbook Keepers better insight to ex situ species populations in their regions. Each…
Learning from Crisis: uShaka Sea World Team Uses ZIMS to Inform Future Rescues
When Species360 member uShaka Sea World stepped up to care for 253 Lesser Flamingo chicks rescued from drought-stricken Kamfers Dam in Southern Africa, staff veterinarians, keepers, and volunteers worked around the clock…
