ZIMS is a quantum leap forward in information management for the thousands of zoos and aquariums -- 825 ISIS member institutions in 76 countries. ZIMS is a unified global database on animal health and well-being -- the first such database in the world. ISIS member institutions will enter their data directly into this Web-based global database. Any ISIS member (and others with permission) will be able to search the database and retrieve information they need (with appropriate security protections) for myriad purposes.

The ISIS data base currently contains records on 2.3 million animals (374,000 currently living) and 23,000 taxa. As ZIMS deploys to the global zoo and aquarium community, the database will continue to increase. ZIMS’ state-of-the-art, Web-based design will revolutionize the zoo and aquarium world, and inspire new research.

"ISIS is unique – there’s nothing else like it anywhere in the world. The new Zoological Information Management System will be adopted by every institution that is serious about contributing to the preservation of animals."

Dr. Beth Stevens, General Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

"With ZIMS we will be able to exchange core data of an animal, and also all kinds of information about husbandry, veterinary care, behavior in a way that is very easy and less time-consuming than now. And all the data we find will be current. This will make life so much easier! Instead of writing e-mails and phoning colleagues we can search for this kind of information in ZIMS."

Dr. Ulrike Rademacher, Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens Stuttgart, Germany