Species360

Global Information Serving Conservation

Bloomington, MN   |  www.species360.org

Mission

It is the mission of Species360 to facilitate international collaboration in the collection and sharing of knowledge on animals and their environments for zoos, aquariums and related organizations.

Ruling year info

1989

CEO

Mr. James Guenter

Main address

7900 International Drive Ste 1040

Bloomington, MN 55425 USA

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Formerly known as

International Species Information System (ISIS)

EIN

41-1637575

NTEE code info

Wildlife Preservation/Protection (D30)

Mutual/Membership Benefit Organizations, Other N.E.C. (Y99)

Promotion of International Understanding (Q20)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Global database of more than 2 million animals in zoos, aquariums and related organizations

Population(s) Served

ZIMS is our software solution used by over 1000 members worldwide for the care and welfare of their animal populations.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Species360 goals are to deliver effective products, expand member participation, enable population sustainability, advance animal care and build a high-performance organization.

Species360 partners with our global members and sponsors to continuously develop and improve software and services in support of their animal care, species population management, and species conservation goals. Species360 also conducts research and support external research to further these objectives.

Species360 staff includes software development, training, support and member development resources to ensure our software and services solutions meet the needs of our 1100+ members in 93 countries. Species360 also staffs a Science team to leverage the wealth of animal and species data in our systems to provide key information to our members and partner via robust research activities in support of these goals.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Species360

Board of directors
as of 06/18/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Jonathan Wilcken

Auckland Zoo

Term: 2013 - 2017

Phil Frost

Baton Rouge Zoo

Jim Fleshman

Cameron Park Zoo

Paul Calle

Wildlife Conservation Society

Robert J Wiese

San Diego Zoo Global

Frands Carlsen

Copenhagen Zoo

Kris Vehrs

Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)

Paula Brock

San Diego Zoo Global

Myfanwy Griffith

European Association of Zoos & Aquaria (EAZA)

Linda Hatfield

IDeaS

Onnie Byers

Conservation Breeding Specialists Group (CBSG)

Bryan Carroll

Bristol Zoological Society

Arne Lawrenz

Zoologischer Garten Wuppertal

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No