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.
Blog / We are excited to announce that the call for abstracts is now open for the 3rd Annual Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium! This annual event brings together conservationists and researchers from around the world to share insights and innovative approaches to global wildlife care and conservation. The free online event will showcase
A new study published in the prestigious journal Nature used data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to examine the effect of hormonal contraception and sterilization on life expectancy in mammal species living in zoos and aquariums.
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Around the world, a growing number of species now exist only because a zoo, aquarium, or conservation organisation continues to care for them, they are lost entirely from nature. These are the species formally listed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as extinct in the wild (EW), taxa that survive exclusively in human care or in managed settings. For these species, the work of ex situ conservation institutions is critical to their survival.
Blog / Bourret’s box turtle (Cuora bourreti) at the International Centre for the Conservation of Turtles (IZS) – one of the Conservation Connection programs supported by Allwetterzoo Münster. Image credit: Allwetterzoo Münster. At Species360, we know our members’ reach extends far beyond the boundaries of your zoos and aquariums. Our members actively support vital conservation,
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Blog / Recently, in a protected stretch of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, four small, flame-coloured primates began a new life. Four endangered golden lion tamarins (GLTs) seized by the Brazilian government from international traffickers in 2023 and 2024 were released in their native Atlantic forest in the Municipality of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 8
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Nonprofit Species360 and Toronto Zoo have announced a new partnership to advance global wildlife conservation. The collaboration focuses on expanding access to data related to cryopreservation—the process of freezing and storing genetic material such as sperm, eggs, embryos, and cell cultures for future conservation use.
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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
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.
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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