ZIMS at Work

ZIMS and the Future of Wildlife Conservation: How Laos Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is Leading the Way

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Deep in the forests of Laos, the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife (LCTW) is pioneering a new model for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Once a small, family-run zoo, LCTW has evolved into a leading conservation center committed to saving animals from the illegal wildlife trade. Central to their success is the use of Species360’s Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), which enables the team to track each animal’s journey—from intake and treatment to recovery and release. By integrating health and behavioral data with post-release outcomes, LCTW is not only improving individual animal welfare but also shaping stronger conservation strategies across Southeast Asia.

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ZIMS in Research: Discovering New Strategies for Regent Honeyeater Conservation

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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

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Celebrating 8 Years of ZIMS for Studbooks: A Global Milestone in Species Conservation

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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.

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With Species360, Japan’s ZOORASIA Advances Animal Welfare and Conservation

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As one of Japan’s largest and most progressive zoological institutions, Yokohama Zoological Gardens “ZOORASIA” contributes essential animal welfare and species conservation data to the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)—a global platform that centralizes data on species care, population management, and health.

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Welcoming New Trustees to the Species360 Board

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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