Ryne and Ayrton dive into the often-overlooked backbone of excellent animal care: record keeping. From daily notes to lifelong histories, they break down why meticulous documentation is essential for animal welfare, team communication, and long-term species management.

The hosts compare the most commonly used systems in professional animal care settings, including ZIMS by Species360, and share what makes it such a powerful resource. They also explore some emerging tools and innovative software that are reshaping how facilities track health data, behavioral observations, enrichment, training progress, and more.

Whether you’re a zookeeper, wildlife professional, or just fascinated by the behind-the-scenes work that keeps animals thriving, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how strong record keeping practices benefit animals and caregivers.

Zims 👉https://species360.org/zims-for-care-and-welfare/

Zoo Monitor 👉https://zoomonitor.org

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