ZIMS for Care and Welfare

ZIMS for Care and Welfare provides a comprehensive database and management solution for tracking information related to the care, health, and well-being of animals. It is used to monitor and manage animal data and welfare information in zoos, aquariums, and other facilities that care for individual animals and groups.

Why Choose ZIMS for
Care and Welfare

While enabling institutions to share standardized data, ZIMS for Care and Welfare provides a flexible solution that allows animal care teams to record and analyze a wide range of data, including:

Behavioral observations

Data on the behavior and social interactions of animals, which can help assess their well-being.

Animal Welfare Templates

Create, share and use animal welfare templates within and across institutions.

Environmental conditions

Information about the enclosures, climate, and habitat conditions of the animals.

Welfare assessments

Regular evaluations of an animal’s physical and psychological well-being.

Enhancing Animal Well-being and Collaboration

The use of ZIMS for Care and Welfare is essential for modern zoos and aquariums to track and manage the well-being of the animals under their care. It also supports research, conservation efforts, and collaboration among different institutions by providing a standardized and comprehensive platform for data sharing and analysis.

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with ZIMS

Join over 1,300 institutions across 102 countries in leveraging ZIMS’ integrated animal husbandry and veterinary modules, backed by the world’s largest dataset for ex situ wildlife populations.

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serving conservation.

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