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ZIMS Sample Storage: An overview of what it does and how it works (Video)

In this video, we take a brief walk through Sample Storage and how it works. ZIMS for Medical Sample Storage uses a visual interface to help medical staff more efficiently manage biological samples. By maintaining a link to ZIMS animal records, health status, sample collection details and more, Sample Storage adds detail that can be critical to discovering breakthroughs in animal welfare and species conservation.

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Welcome! Vancouver wildlife refuge joins Species360

March 10, 2020
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Blog, Conservation, Members, New Members
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Research, education, and conservation center Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife provides a safe and secure sanctuary for rescued wildlife. One species of hummingbird, the Anna's Hummingbird, winters in the Vancouver, B.C. Wildlife region. Grouse Mountain conducts bird monitoring programs on…

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Ask Adrienne: Less clickety clicks, enrichment dropdown menus, and lists that last!

Sometimes, seemingly small changes can make a big difference. New enhancements to ZIMS -- such as dropdown menus that make it easier to record enrichment items for an animal -- are designed to save time for the animal care and record keeping teams at our more than 1,200 Species360 member institutions.

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Available Now: ZIMS en Français!

February 21, 2020
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Blog, EAZA, Members, Most Read, Support, ZIMS
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All ZIMS users have access to ZIMS in French -- as well as in English, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese - by choosing to change their language preference at the ZIMS Help menu.

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Coming in March! ZIMS for Husbandry will include Studbook IDs

Requested by studbook keepers and registrars alike, ZIMS for Husbandry will automatically display Studbook IDs in the Husbandry animal identifier grid.

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Species360 Aquatics Scientist Dr. Rita da Silva receives prestigious Villum International Postdoc grant

Dr. Rita da Silva, Aquatic Sciences Coordinator for the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance, has been awarded the Villum International Post-Doctoral program grant. For the next year, she will be on site at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (United States). Species360…

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New Member: From the coast of France, Océanopolis Aquarium joins Species360

Océanopolis Aquarium, Brest, France, cares for more 1,000 unique species in its sea and fresh water aquatic environments. Learn more about Océanopolis Aquarium. Species360 welcomes its newest European member, Océanopolis Aquarium, located in Brest, France. A member of EAZA and…

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Professional Development: AZA Institutional Records Keeping course teaches ZIMS

Animal care specialists, curators, registrars, and leaders from Belize, Brazil, Canada, and the United States are participating in the 2020 AZA Institutional Records Keeping course. This week, Species360 is providing technical and training support at AZA's annual Institutional Records Keeping…

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Member Spotlight: São Paulo Zoo promotes biodiversity – a conversation with registrar Mara Cristina Miguel

São Paulo Zoo technical biologist and registrar Mara Cristina Marques talks with Species360 about the role of data quality and best practices in animal welfare and conservation programs.

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Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Hosts Species360 Training

February 3, 2020
Josh Courteau
Blog, Conservation, Most Read, Training, ZIMS
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Thank you to everyone participating this week in Species360 ZIMS training Sjoukje Vaartjes at the BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Center BOS Foundation! Animal care and conservation experts at BOS Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Center use ZIMS to record information…

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