The Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) serves
as a platform for data science collaborations, aiming to maximize the positive impact of ZIMS data to improve animal care and welfare, support conservation efforts, and advance scientific research.
Through our Research Request process, researchers can access aggregated wildlife husbandry data.
This year’s Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Symposium promises a fascinating line-up of speakers who are leveraging shared global wildlife data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), to address critical challenges in wildlife care and conservation.
Knowing how fast an animal grows helps conservationists make better decisions about its care and potential release into the wild. It affects when an animal can breed, how likely it is to survive after release, and how to provide proper care in a zoo setting.
While scientists have studied wild massasauga growth, there hasn’t been much data on how these snakes grow in zoos, until now.
ZIMS in Research: How Growth Data is Helping Save the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Read More »
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
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
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
ZIMS in Research: Discovering New Strategies for Regent Honeyeater Conservation Read More »
Since its inception, ZIMS for Studbooks has provided a secure, centralized platform that connects institutions, reduces duplication, and improves data accessibility. Most importantly, it empowers conservation professionals to manage populations more effectively and sustainably. As the program enters its ninth year, Species360 and its member institutions celebrate not only how far they’ve come, but also the impact of data-driven collaboration in saving species from extinction.
Celebrating 8 Years of ZIMS for Studbooks: A Global Milestone in Species Conservation Read More »
Blog / The number of aquariums using Species360’s Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to manage everything from water quality to collection management continues to grow. Recently, we welcomed new members in Portugal, Denmark, Columbia, and Scotland. Species360 member aquariums use ZIMS to manage aquatic enclosures, from water quality to medical care. More than 350 aquariums
European and South American Aquariums Join Species360 Read More »
Species360 announces the appointment of Sylvie Charpentier as Director of Product Management. This includes the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), the world’s largest set of data on species.
Sylvie Charpentier Joins Species360 as Director of Product Management Read More »
