We’re excited to share that Enrichment has received an exciting upgrade in ZIMS, with a brand-new mobile-friendly Enrichment workflow in Data Entry. Enrichment is a crucial component of animal welfare, so we are pleased to offer a new and improved way of recording it in ZIMS.
New in ZIMS: On-the-go Enrichment Read More »
We’re pleased to share the latest milestone in the ongoing modernization of ZIMS. The Rescue accession type is now available exclusively in the new ZIMS platform.
New in ZIMS: Rescue Accessions Have a New Home 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 »
Blog / At the Greensboro Science Center, animal care happens across a uniquely diverse campus. As one of only 15 institutions in the United States dually accredited by both the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), GSC brings together a zoo, an aquarium, and a museum under one
Supporting Aquatic Care and Collaboration at the Greensboro Science Center Read More »
Blog / Straslund Aquarium. Image credit: Uljana Kalazny Conservation is built on understanding. For aquatic species, that understanding depends heavily on data collected over time, across institutions, and through changing environmental conditions. Aquariums play a vital role in conservation by caring for species, contributing to research, and supporting population sustainability. At the centre of this
Why Data Matters in Conservation: Key Lessons from Aquatic Species Management Read More »
Species360 is excited to share the first major ZIMS release of 2026: the Reproduction Dashboard, now available in Taxon Profiles.
The Reproduction Dashboard provides a wealth of data on reproduction for over 12,000 species supporting smarter collection planning and improved animal welfare, and enabling members to make evidence-based decisions for the animals in their care.
Introducing the Reproduction Dashboard in Taxon Profiles! Read More »
We’re pleased to share several new updates to ZIMS this past month, bringing valuable enhancements to the Husbandry and Aquatics modules with new additions to Daily Activity and Data Entry.
New in ZIMS: Enhancements to Husbandry and Aquatics to streamline your daily tasks! Read More »
Blog / Weighing an echidna. Credit: Sarah Lavin. At Species360, we’re committed to continuously improving the ZIMS platform to make it easier, faster, and more efficient for our members to manage vital animal data. As part of our ongoing modernization efforts, we’re excited to announce the launch of a new provisional data approval process in
New in ZIMS for Husbandry and Aquatics – Provisional Updates Read More »
Blog / Working in collaboration with our members, Species360 continues to simplify and improve the way that aquarium and zoo professionals use the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to share vital information about the animals and enclosures in their care. These updates reflect our commitment to making ZIMS more intuitive and efficient—whether you’re monitoring aquatic
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.
Catch up on the Essentials of Care and Welfare Webinar Series Read More »
