Noah's Ark Zoo Farm is at the forefront of global efforts to save the planet's wildlife.
It is contributing to what is becoming the world's most extensive and detailed digital knowledge base on over 22,000 species.
As an active member of global non-profit Species360, the beloved Bristol attraction supports a critical global database on a daily basis.
All of its data on the animals in its care, from intricate lifecycle traits to specialised environmental needs, is shared.
This information feeds into the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), a standard-bearer for species data for 50 years.
To this point, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has recorded insights for 1,755 animals, crossing 301 distinct species, subspecies, and varieties, including multiple endangered and critically endangered, resulting in a deep imprint on the conservation field.
Working in unison with conservation bodies across the globe, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm aspires to produce a collective planetary overview of animal life.
The shared knowledge propels forward progress in significant areas such as disease treatment, animal welfare, population health, and species preservation, both within reserves, zoos, parks, and the wild.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm's proactive role in this worldwide endeavour highlights its uncompromising dedication to animal welfare and wildlife conservation.
The zoo, through its scrupulous data recording by equipped keepers, ensures it provides its animals with the utmost care standards while supporting broader species population management and conservation efforts.
In addition, the North Somerset park-based zoo uses the ZIMS platform to sustain an edge in understanding the needs of its animals.
Tools as Species360 Global Medical Resources, a portion of ZIMS for Medical, offer veterinarians pivotal standards for ordinary blood test results, substantially aiding disease treatment and prevention.
The ZIMS for Studbooks module assists conservation teams in maintaining genetic diversity and the general health of animal populations in human care‑ combine crucial factor for thriving reintroduction programs focused on restoring native species to natural habitats.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm's enduring inputs drive forward momentum in animal welfare and species conservation aligning with its newly published vision, the zoo's commitment to animals.
For more information, visit the website: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/
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