Top 10 Best Zoo Software of 2026

ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System) from Species360 is the gold-standard cloud-based platform for zoos, aquariums, and wildlife facilities, managing comprehensive animal data including demographics, husbandry, veterinary records, enclosures, and studbooks. It standardizes data collection across over 1,100 institutions worldwide, facilitating global collaboration on conservation breeding, research, and population management. With modules for daily observations, medical tracking, and reporting, ZIMS supports evidence-based animal care and species survival plans.

ZooEasy is a cloud-based animal management platform tailored for zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums, and breeding centers. It excels in tracking animal pedigrees, health records, breeding histories, daily observations, and enclosure management. The software supports multi-user collaboration, photo/document storage, and integrations with international studbooks for seamless data sharing.

KZOOM from kzoodata.com is a specialized zoo management software platform tailored for zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks, centralizing animal records, health tracking, enclosure management, and operational workflows. It supports animal husbandry with detailed genealogy, diet planning, and veterinary logs, alongside visitor ticketing, inventory control, and staff scheduling modules. The system emphasizes data-driven insights through customizable reports and dashboards to enhance animal welfare and efficiency.

TMS (The Museum System) from Gallery Systems is an enterprise-grade collection management software primarily designed for museums and galleries, offering robust tools for cataloging, tracking, loans, exhibitions, and research. When applied to zoo software needs, it can manage animal inventories, locations, images, and basic reporting as 'collection items.' However, it falls short on zoo-specific functionalities like veterinary records, breeding pedigrees, or enclosure mapping, making it more of a general-purpose adaptation than a tailored solution.

CollectionSpace is a free, open-source collections management system primarily designed for museums and cultural institutions, but adaptable for zoos managing living collections like animals. It supports cataloging animal records, procedures, object relationships, loans, and acquisitions with customizable schemas. For zoos, it integrates biodiversity standards like Darwin Core, enabling data sharing across institutions.

PastPerfect is a collections management software designed primarily for museums, archives, and historical societies, offering robust cataloging, research, and exhibit tools that can be adapted for zoo use in managing artifacts, educational displays, and image libraries. It enables detailed record-keeping with multimedia attachments, custom fields, and reporting for collections like taxidermy specimens or historical zoo items. While versatile for non-living assets, it falls short on live animal husbandry needs such as breeding tracking or veterinary records.

Specify is an open-source collection management software tailored for biological research collections, including zoological, botanical, and paleontological specimens. It excels in cataloging, querying, georeferencing, and reporting on large datasets with support for Darwin Core standards and taxonomic hierarchies. Widely used by museums and universities, it handles complex relationships between specimens, agents, and localities effectively.

ezyVet is a cloud-based veterinary practice management software primarily designed for companion animal clinics, offering tools for appointment scheduling, electronic medical records, invoicing, inventory tracking, and client communications. It supports SOAP notes, prescription management, and integrations with lab services, making it suitable for basic veterinary workflows. For zoos, it provides general practice management but lacks specialized features for exotic species husbandry, breeding records, or regulatory compliance like AZA or USDA standards.

Vetport is a cloud-based veterinary practice management software primarily designed for clinics and hospitals, offering tools like electronic medical records, appointment scheduling, inventory management, and billing that can be adapted for zoo animal health tracking. It supports multi-location practices, making it suitable for larger zoo facilities with veterinary teams. However, it lacks specialized zoo features such as breeding programs, enclosure mapping, or population genetics tracking, positioning it as a solid but not comprehensive zoo solution.

Wildtrak is an open-source wildlife tracking software designed primarily for zoos, wildlife parks, and conservation projects to monitor animal movements using RFID, GPS, or radio telemetry tags. It provides tools for real-time location tracking, habitat use analysis, and generating detailed reports on ranging behavior and space utilization within enclosures. While specialized for telemetry data management, it lacks broader zoo management features like husbandry records or visitor systems.