ZIMS
What is ZIMS?
Some of the key features within ZIMS include:
Comprehensive Animal Records
ZIMS provides a centralized repository for detailed animal records, including species information, individual animal histories, breeding data, medical records, and more. This extensive database ensures that caretakers have access to critical information at their fingertips, enabling informed decision-making and proactive care.
Collection Management
Recording detailed information about each animal, such as species, sex, age, birth records, and parentage.
Animal Husbandry
Tracking the care and daily management of animals, including feeding, environmental conditions, enrichment activities, enclosure details.
Aquatics
Managing water quality, life support systems, and enclosures, as well as individual animals and groups.
Animal Care and Welfare
Monitoring behavioral indicators and managing a cross-section of information to ensure the well-being of animals and groups.
Medical Records
Managing veterinary care and medical history, including medications, treatments, surgeries, and vaccinations.
Global Medical Resources
Drawing on decades of global data, ZIMS provides veterinary teams with critical insight not found anywhere else, including Anesthesia Summaries, Expected Test Results, Drug Usage Extracts, and Morbidity and Mortality Analysis.
Biobanking and Sample Storage
ZIMS for Medical Sample Storage uses a visual interface to help medical staff more efficiently manage biological samples. By maintaining a link to ZIMS animal records, health status, sample collection details and more, Sample Storage adds detail that can be critical to discovering breakthroughs in animal welfare and species conservation.
Population management and Studbooks
Maintaining genetic data and pedigree information for animal populations, which is essential for breeding programs and conservation efforts. ZIMS is home to the world’s studbooks, including International Studbooks, regional and national association studbooks, and institutional studbooks.
Research and Conservation
Supporting scientific research and conservation initiatives by providing valuable data to researchers and conservationists.
Data-Driven Insights
ZIMS provides powerful analytics and reporting tools that help institutions make data-driven decisions. By analyzing trends and patterns in animal health, behavior, and reproduction, caretakers can develop more effective management strategies and contribute to scientific research.
Custom Reporting and Analytics
Allowing users to generate customized reports and perform data analysis to meet their specific needs.
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Lana Krol, DVM, Veterinarian, Manager of Animal Health, Steinhart Aquarium, and Chair, Veterinary Advisors Group, Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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