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Al Ain Zoo hosts Zoological Information Management System Software Training [Emirates News Agency (WAM) (United Arab Emirates)]
[October 20, 2014]

Al Ain Zoo hosts Zoological Information Management System Software Training [Emirates News Agency (WAM) (United Arab Emirates)]


(Emirates News Agency (WAM) (United Arab Emirates) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) AL AIN, 20th October, 2014 (WAM) -- Al Ain Zoo recently hosted the first regional Zoological Information Management System, ZIMS, software training workshop, as a key member of the Arabian Zoo and Aquarium Association and the International Species Information System.



More than 35 individuals from 13 zoo and aquarium facilities attended the workshop training, setting a new record for participants in the region. The participants were given the opportunity to gain knowledge on the ZIMS software which is currently being used by 912 zoos, aquariums and conservation organisations in over 85 countries.

ZIMS is a system setting the bench mark standard for animal records management in the international zoo community, enabling animal management to the highest international standards. The system can track a wide range of information, such as the heritage, health and history of each animal, to providing an overview of all the animals of a particular species in the collection. Such information enables zoos to give the best care for their animals and better plan the future of their animal collections, such as ensuring genetic diversity of animals for a healthy population.


Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General of Al Ain Zoo, said, "Al Ain Zoo is very proud to be hosting ZIMS software training workshop. This workshop with no doubt further reflects our commitment to raise the standards of animal care and management for zoos and aquariums. Al Ain Zoo is constantly working with its regional partners to demonstrate the region's commitment to wildlife conservation and the education of communities who visit our zoos and aquariums every day." (c) 2014 Emirates News Agency (WAM) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

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