Battersea Park Children's Zoo Contributes to Global Knowledge of Species

Did you know that Battersea Park Children's Zoo plays a pivotal role in creating the world’s largest and most comprehensive knowledge base on over 22,000 species?

As a member of global nonprofit Species360, Battersea Park Children's Zoo contributes data on the animals and groups in its care every day, from lifecycle traits to environmental needs.

That information is recorded in the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), now 50 years old and the world's largest source of data on species. To date, Battersea Park Children's Zoo has contributed data on more than 1,265 animals and 231 species, subspecies, and breeds to Species360 ZIMS. 

ZIMS combines the data from Battersea Park Children's Zoo with contributions from like-minded species conservation institutions worldwide.  The result changes what is known about animals and their environments, including insight into disease treatment, animal welfare, population health, and species conservation.

“We are proud to be a part of this international effort and its impact on animal welfare and wildlife conservation. As part of our commitment to conservation and animal welfare, we meticulously record data on our animal collections. This ensures our animals receive the best care and contributes to species population management and conservation. By continuing to share our knowledge and expertise, we can make even greater strides in protecting the planet’s biodiversity," said Jason Palmer, Curator of Collections at Battersea Park Children's Zoo.

Learn more about Species360’s 50th Anniversary here.