ZIMS for Husbandry

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Supporting Aquatic Care and Collaboration at the Greensboro Science Center

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

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Why Data Matters in Conservation: Key Lessons from Aquatic Species Management

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

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Introducing the Reproduction Dashboard in Taxon Profiles! 

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.

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New in ZIMS for Husbandry and Aquatics – Provisional Updates

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

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New in ZIMS for Husbandry and Aquatics: Making it easier to record and share information about enclosures and life support systems

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

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