Blog / ZIMS in Research Lemur catta at Parco Natura Viva. The iconic primate species is hosted in controlled environments worldwide. (Photo: Parco Natura Viva) For the endangered Lemur catta, populations now living in human care may hold the key to survival of the species. Despite a large range and flexibility of the species, a
Blog / (Photo: WestEnd61 Images) Netherlands’ Eindhoven Zoo, formerly Dierenrijk, has been a member of the Species360 community for 20 years! Also a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), Eindhoven is known for its large, open habitats and diverse representation of species. Staff caring for the animals and enclosures use the
Blog / Dear Members and Partners, Has it really been 50 years? Yes! Founded in 1974, Species360 is celebrating our 50th Anniversary! When visionary leader Dr. Ulysses S. Seal spearheaded the launch of what today is nonprofit Species360, he set in motion an initiative that would change what is known about species worldwide. By partnering
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Blog / A Galápagos tortoise at Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, is photographed by Joel Sartore for the Photo Ark project. Joel is the founder of Photo Ark, a groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear—and to get people to care while there’s still time. The Photo Ark is supported by and grant
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Blog / Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary has over 90 years of experience working in the care and rescue of koalas and other wildlife species. With 430,000 visitors each year, the Queensland, Australia, zoo’s mission is to protect and conserve our environment and wildlife through education and by connecting people with nature. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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Blog / The Amphibian Ark was created in 2007 to carry out the ex situ components of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Amphibian Specialist Group’s Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP) Our partnership with Species360 will help scientists at these institutions to gather and analyse critical data on local populations, and to ensure their data can
Blog / For this ZIMS at Work story, we spoke with Leslie Silvia, Assistant Registrar, John Ball Zoo, about the impact of a revamped Daily Activity Dashboard for aquarists and keepers. John Ball Zoo participates in Saving Species from Extinction (SAFE) programs managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), including the North American
Want to learn more about using the Care and Welfare module in ZIMS? Check out our three-part webinar series providing everything you need to know to get started in Care and Welfare.
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Blog / Researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) team have recently completed two graphical scientific abstracts highlighting the progressive improvement of long life (life expectancy at birth) metrics for great apes and big cats living in Species360 member institutions globally over the past two centuries.The research was initiated at the request of the
Species360 is excited to announce that Alex Walsh, MPA, CFRE, has joined Species360 as Director of Institutional Partnerships.
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