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From RAW 2023: New ZIMS features cater to the unique needs of aquariums

At the 2023 Regional Aquatics Workshop (United States) this week, Species360 is sharing a new look at ZIMS and the many new features that aquariums are using to manage enclosures, groups, and individuals. We'd like to share the same update…

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ZIMS at Work: The California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium contributes to global knowledge of species

For this ZIMS at Work article, we spoke with two leaders from the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, about species discoveries, aquarium veterinary, enclosure management, water quality tracking, and more.

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Behind the Scenes: ZIMS Modernization is underway!

In early December, we announced that ZIMS would undergo a modernization effort. Species360 Director of Technology, Clint Pidlubny, shares an update on progress.

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Unveiling the New ZIMS and Hortis Logos

Species360 is pleased to unveil the new logos for Species360's core data collection platforms: ZIMS and Hortis. The logos were designed to represent the value of data collection and management for the care and conservation of plant and animal species.

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ZIMS for Studbooks: Using ZIMS to manage your institution’s studbooks

One of the largest zoos in Japan, Yokohama Zoo (Zoorasia) participates in the reintroduction of rare species on the verge of extinction. Zoorasia uses ZIMS for Studbooks to manage its Institutional Studbook for the Okapi (Okapia johnstoni). You may know…

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ZIMS at Work: Emphasizing a collaborative approach, Oceanário de Lisboa sustains species and fuels scientific discovery

March 14, 2023
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Aquatics, EAZA, FEATURE, Members, ZIMS, ZIMS at Work
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In this ZIMS at Work story, Species360 talks with Oceanário de Lisboa Conservation and Science Officer Ana Ferreira about the institution's mission - and the role of shared data in conservation and sustainability.

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Attendees gather for the AZA Institutional Records Keeping and Population Management Course

To master best practices in recording and using animal data, more than two dozen individuals participated in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) 2023 Professional Development course in Institutional Records Keeping. Attendees traveled to the course from a wide range of institutions and locations, including zoos and aquariums serving communities in North, Central, and Latin America. Species360 Training and Member Support representatives taught modules throughout the course, continuing more than 20 years of partnership supporting the AZA course.

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The CEO Blog: The Species360 Insights Program – Advancing Scientific Research and Knowledge on Species

February 27, 2023
Jim Guenter
Blog, From the CEO, Partners, Research, Species360 Insights, ZIMS
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Learn more about the Species360 Research Partner Program and how it is helping researchers gain critical insights into species through the unique data set in ZIMS.

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Species360 Announces Partnership with The Aquarium Vet

February 7, 2023
Species360
Aquatics, Education, Partners, Training, ZIMS
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Species360 is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with The Aquarium Vet, offering Species360 members discounted rates on the popular The Aquarium Vet E-quarist course and E-lasmo Conference.

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New in ZIMS for Medical: Quick Split for treating individual animals in a group

Discus fish (Symphysodon) Species360 recently released a new feature in ZIMS for Medical called ‘quick split’ to help veterinarians better capture medical records that apply to just one member from a managed group of species. This new feature in ZIMS…

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