Author name: Mary Ellen Amodeo

Young Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

ZIMS in Research: How Growth Data is Helping Save the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

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Knowing how fast an animal grows helps conservationists make better decisions about its care and potential release into the wild. It affects when an animal can breed, how likely it is to survive after release, and how to provide proper care in a zoo setting.

While scientists have studied wild massasauga growth, there hasn’t been much data on how these snakes grow in zoos, until now. 

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Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium: Adopting Hortis to Manage Botanical Collections

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Blog / “With Hortis, we’re building something lasting. It’s going to help us show executive leadership how much the institution is accomplishing—what we’ve planted, where it is, and why it matters.” – Joe Williams, Curator, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Photo: Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium At the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, plants are more than background,

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ZIMS in Research: Are Zoo and Aquarium Populations Becoming Smaller and Less Diverse? AZA Researchers Use ZIMS Data to Uncover Trends

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Blog / Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) researchers are using 50 years of ZIMS data to uncover a decline in species diversity and population size in zoos and aquariums. Dr. Megan Brown, Director of Population Management Strategy at AZA, presented findings at the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium. Learn more about the insights

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New in ZIMS for Husbandry and Aquatics: Making it easier to record and share information about enclosures and life support systems

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Blog / Working in collaboration with our members, Species360 continues to simplify and improve the way that aquarium and zoo professionals use the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to share vital information about the animals and enclosures in their care. These updates reflect our commitment to making ZIMS more intuitive and efficient—whether you’re monitoring aquatic

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ZIMS and the Future of Wildlife Conservation: How Laos Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is Leading the Way

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Deep in the forests of Laos, the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW) is pioneering a new model for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Once a small, family-run zoo, LCTW has evolved into a leading conservation center committed to saving animals from the illegal wildlife trade. Central to their success is the use of Species360’s Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), which enables the team to track each animal’s journey—from intake and treatment to recovery and release. By integrating health and behavioral data with post-release outcomes, LCTW is not only improving individual animal welfare but also shaping stronger conservation strategies across Southeast Asia.

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ZIMS in Research: Discovering New Strategies for Regent Honeyeater Conservation

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Blog / Dr. Joy Tripovich and the Taronga Conservation Society are using Species360’s ZIMS to advance Regent Honeyeater conservation—optimizing breeding and release strategies to improve survival outcomes for this critically endangered species. Regent Honeyeater in the Blue Mountains Bushwalk. Photo: Paul Fahy, Taronga Zoo As we prepare for the July 2025 Species360 Conservation Science Alliance

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Celebrating 8 Years of ZIMS for Studbooks: A Global Milestone in Species Conservation

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Since its inception, ZIMS for Studbooks has provided a secure, centralized platform that connects institutions, reduces duplication, and improves data accessibility. Most importantly, it empowers conservation professionals to manage populations more effectively and sustainably. As the program enters its ninth year, Species360 and its member institutions celebrate not only how far they’ve come, but also the impact of data-driven collaboration in saving species from extinction.

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With Species360, Japan’s ZOORASIA Advances Animal Welfare and Conservation

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As one of Japan’s largest and most progressive zoological institutions, Yokohama Zoological Gardens “ZOORASIA” contributes essential animal welfare and species conservation data to the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)—a global platform that centralizes data on species care, population management, and health.

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European and South American Aquariums Join Species360

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Blog / The number of aquariums using Species360’s Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to manage everything from water quality to collection management continues to grow. Recently, we welcomed new members in Portugal, Denmark, Columbia, and Scotland. Species360 member aquariums use ZIMS to manage aquatic enclosures, from water quality to medical care. More than 350 aquariums

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