ZIMS at Work

Welcoming New Trustees to the Species360 Board

Blog / As we step into 2025, Species360 is delighted to announce the addition of five remarkable individuals to our Board of Trustees. These leaders bring diverse expertise, passion, and commitment to conservation that will strengthen our ability to tackle the world’s biodiversity challenges. Our newest trustees represent a global spectrum of institutions and industries, […]

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Two colorful birds with red, black, and white plumage perch on thin branches.

ZIMS at Work: Using ZIMS for Studbooks, Smithsonian scientists discover surprising opportunities to help save an endangered species

Blog / In this ZIMS at Work article, we talk with Erica Royer, Aviculturist and Red Siskin Consortium Coordinator and Studbook Keeper at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia (United States). Her insight to reproductive strategies for endangered Red Siskin birds demonstrates why managed programs are essential to saving

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A king penguin with black, white, and yellow markings stands near the edge of the water.

ZIMS at Work: Managing diverse species and habitats with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Blog / Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s renowned king penguin Brigadier Sir Nils Olav, mascot and colonel-in-chief of the Norwegian King’s Guard. (Photo courtesy of RZSS). The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has a history of protecting species and reintroducing populations to their natural habitat. RZSS has helped return the wild Partula snail to

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ZIMS at Work: Veterinary programme supports bold mission at Dublin Zoo

Blog / In this ZIMS at Work article, veterinarian Frank O’Sullivan takes us inside the team’s work with Dublin Zoo. Here is what he had to say about the mission, including how the team uses Species360 and ZIMS resources to collaborate within the organization and with other experts in the scientific community. Niamh McGill, (Dublin

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ZIMS at Work: ZooParc de Beauval (France) secures historic collection in EAZA Biobank

Blog / ZooParc de Beauval is more than a popular visitor destination in France; it is a valuable source of leadership and insight within the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) community. With more than 800 species in its care, the Zoo extends expertise in animal welfare, veterinary care, and conservation planning. Beauval staff

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ZIMS at Work: ZOO LODZ Curator of Primates and Small Mammals demonstrates impact of enrichment (Video)

Blog / Watch as LODZ Zoo Curator of Primates and Small Mammals and ZIMS administrator Uljana Kalazny demonstrates the Zoo’s enrichment program for callitrichids — and the role of ZIMS in Care and Welfare initiatives like these. Thank you to LODZ Zoo (Poland) for this fantastic video! https://video.gumlet.io/6764ff845c9461e1db82ee63/6766f3eba080a6ad16fe3679/download.mp4

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

Blog / For this ZIMS at Work story, we spoke with Leslie Silvia, Assistant Registrar, John Ball Zoo, about the impact of a revamped Daily Activity Dashboard for aquarists and keepers. Much has changed since Oceanário de Lisboa began using the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) over a decade ago. What started as a records

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ZIMS at Work: How Como Zoo used ZIMS for Care and Welfare to help save an emperor tamarin named Lara

Blog / Earlier this fall, Como Zoo Director Michelle Furrer, Primate Keeper Madison Johnson, and Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim shared their experiences with Species360 development and member support teams during a “Lunch and Learn.” They helped us to capture the story to share with you, here. At the onset of illness, an animal’s daily care

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