Blog / We are excited to announce that the call for abstracts is now open for the 3rd Annual Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium! This annual event brings together conservationists and researchers from around the world to share insights and innovative approaches to global wildlife care and conservation. The free online event will showcase […]
Have you ever wondered where all 1,400+ Species360 members are located around the world? Now you can visualize our entire community with the new global Member Map in ZIMS.
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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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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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The Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek), once a common sight across North American prairies, is now one of the world’s most endangered insects. To prevent its extinction, an international coalition – including the Minnesota Zoo, John Ball Zoo, Assiniboine Park Zoo, and the IUCN SSC Species Survival Specialist Group – is leading an intensive recovery effort.
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A new study published in the prestigious journal Nature used data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to examine the effect of hormonal contraception and sterilization on life expectancy in mammal species living in zoos and aquariums.
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Blog / This year, more than 80 new institutions joined the Species360 community, bringing our global membership to over 1,400 zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, and research partners Spanning almost every continent and reaching 102 countries, this growing network reflects a shared commitment to improving animal care and supporting conservation through high-quality, collaborative data. Together, Species360
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Earlier in the year, Species360 had the privilege of attending and speaking at the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) Annual Conference to share information about ZIMS and the value of shared data. As part of this conference JAZA unveiled the new JAZA Future Vision 2025.
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Blog / A new study, published in Science Advances, used ZIMS data to examine the adult lifespan gap between males and females in over 1,000 species.Comparative study across 1,176 mammal and bird species reveals how sexual selection may have shaped sex differences in longevity. Male and female olive baboon (Papio anubis) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The new Global Member Data dashboard in ZIMS provides a centralized platform to view species data at a global or institutional level.
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