Species360 Members in the News
07Apr 21
New Species360 Member Teton Raptor Center serves as critical base for raptor conservation across vast western region of the United States
New Species360 member Teton Raptor Center expanded their mission to include a Raptor Rescue Network that coordinates the efforts of Rehab Centers, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, veterinarians, and volunteers to ensure that every injured raptor has access to rehabilitation.
15Mar 21
Saving Gibbons: IUCN section on small apes will use ZIMS data to inform rescue centers and conservation leaders
As a member of the Species360 Research Partner Program, the SSA will use data from the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to bridge gaps in demographic, husbandry, welfare, and medical information that is essential to protecting and caring for gibbons.
15Jan 21
Aquariums: Marine and fresh-water institutions curate data as part of Species360
Our aquatics community continues to grow, enabling aquariums to curate and share data essential to animal welfare and species conservation. Twenty aquariums worldwide joined Species360 in 2019 and 2020.
05Jan 21
Species360 Members elect new and returning trustees for 2021
In 2021, Species360 welcomes five new and returning trustees elected by our institutional members to serve on our board.
04Jan 21
New in ZIMS for Medical: Upload test lab results directly to the animal’s record, saving manual data entry
Zoo, aquarium, wildlife veterinarians use the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to record and share information regarding animals in their care. Now, when these veterinary teams send blood samples to IDEXX, they can view and upload the report directly in ZIMS for Medical. Called ZIMS Test Result Upload, the new feature reduces manual data entry for veterinary staff and improves the accuracy and volume of data used to calculate ZIMS Expected Test Results used by veterinarians to diagnose illness.
30Dec 20
New Members: 74 zoo, aquarium, wildlife refuge, and research institutions join Species360 in 2020
The Species360 member community continues to grow. In 2020, we have welcomed more than 60 new members in over 24 different countries. Among them are national marine aquariums in Brazil and UAE, marine and wildlife sanctuaries, rescue and rehabilitation, conservation, and research institutions.