Benefits of Species360 Membership

Join a global community of over 1,300 leading zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, rescue and rehab centers, teaching institutions and regional and national associations working together to protect and care for species worldwide. As a Species360 member, you gain access to cutting-edge tools, world-class data, and an international network dedicated to advancing conservation and animal welfare.

Why Become a
Species360 Member?

Access to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)

Membership provides full access to ZIMS, the world’s most comprehensive animal management software. ZIMS equips your team with powerful tools and decades of global data to manage animal care, health, husbandry, and population management more effectively.

Unlimited support and training

As a Species360 member, you receive unlimited support from a dedicated Member Support representative, always available to assist with your ZIMS-related questions. Additionally, you’ll have access to an extensive training library and free courses through The Nature Conservancy’s Conservation Training website, ensuring your team is well-equipped to use ZIMS to its fullest potential.

Contribute to Conservation Science

By joining Species360, you are contributing to a vast data pool that researchers, scientists, and conservationists worldwide use to protect species. Your data aids groundbreaking studies, informs global analytics on veterinary treatment, and supports conservation planning and evidence-based animal care.

Contribute to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species website

Through your contributions of anonymized animal data, you’re helping build a complete picture of species populations in the wild and in human care, thanks to the integration of ex situ species holdings data into the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Enhance Your Institutional Reputation

Species360 membership demonstrates your commitment to animal welfare and conservation. Many leading accreditation bodies, including the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and others, recognize Species360 as a critical partner in maintaining the highest standards of animal care.

Regulatory Compliance

ZIMS is accepted and preferred by international regulatory bodies, including CITES, helping you create reports for governments and accrediting agencies with confidence.

Save time with reporting and centralized data

With all your animal, veterinary, and collection management data in one place, Species360 simplifies data management and reduces administrative overhead. Generate comprehensive reports with just a few clicks to answer key questions such as:
  • How many animals do I currently have at my facility?
  • How many animals were born between certain dates?
  • How is the population of this species doing within my institution/our association/in this country/on this continent/globally?
  • How does this animal’s weight compare to that of animals in global data?
  • What kind of work have my staff been recording in ZIMS?
  • Are the current animals in this enclosure closely related?
These are just a few of the many other benefits of being part of a thriving global community dedicated to advancing knowledge sharing and science for animal care and conservation.

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