We are excited to announce the launch of a new onboarding training course for new Species360 members (or current members looking for a refresher).
New ZIMS Training Course Launched: Onboarding for New Members Read More »
Join us for the third instalment of our highly anticipated research event on 29 July 2026. The free event will showcase how researchers are using ZIMS data.
Registration now open for Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium Read More »
Blog / The Reality Gap Between Systems and Field Execution Most operational systems in animal care are designed from an administrative perspective. They assume: Stable working environments Desk-based access to systems Time availability for documentation after tasks None of these assumptions hold on the ground. Keepers operate in dynamic, physically demanding environments. They move between
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Blog / Human Error Is a System Output, Not an Individual Failure In animal care environments, errors are often treated as isolated incidents tied to individual performance. A missed feeding is attributed to oversight. A delayed medication is framed as a lapse in attention. An incomplete record is seen as poor discipline. This framing is
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Blog / The Execution Layer Where Animal Care Succeeds or Fails Animal care strategies are often well-designed at a planning level. Institutions invest time defining nutritional protocols, enrichment frameworks, and health monitoring processes. On paper, these systems are robust. The breakdown happens at execution. Feeding is missed or inconsistently applied. Enrichment becomes irregular due to
Using Animal Management Software for Feeding, Enrichment, and Care Logs Read More »
Blog / Effective conservation does not occur in isolation; it thrives through collaboration. Partnering with Species360 to aggregate global data on reproductive patterns and population dynamics is crucial for evidence-based conservation and the long-term sustainability of managed populations across institutions, maximizing global impact. Maria Franke, Director, Applied Conservation, Toronto Zoo The Operational Risk of Missed
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Blog / The Illusion of Routine in Daily Husbandry Operations Daily husbandry is often framed as routine. That framing is misleading and operationally dangerous. What appears repetitive on the surface is, in reality, a tightly interwoven system of time-sensitive actions, conditional decisions, and cross-team coordination. Feeding is not simply feeding. It depends on species-specific nutrition
How Animal Management Software Streamlines Daily Husbandry Tasks Read More »
Blog / Women have played a critical role in shaping wildlife conservation, veterinary medicine, and animal care across zoos, aquariums, and global conservation efforts. From groundbreaking field research to advancing animal welfare, policy, and data-driven science, their contributions have helped define how we understand and protect species today. This Women’s History Month, we recognize a
Notable Women in Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife Conservation Read More »
Species360 is kicking off a year-long campaign centred around ZIMS data! Every record entered into the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) contributes to a shared global resource that is truly unique.
The Year of Data Sharing Read More »
A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation used data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to examine life expectancy and lifespan equality in big cat species living in zoological facilities.
