International Species Information System, (ISIS), the global leader in animal management and conservation collaboration solutions for over 800 zoos and aquariums, announced the election of Phil Frost, Director of BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, Dr. Clement Lanthier, President & CEO of Calgary Zoo, and Jonathan Wilcken, Director of Auckland Zoo to serve on the ISIS Board of Trustees for 3 year terms. “Phil, Clement and Jonathan bring deep strategic expertise to the critical work of animal management within zoological institutions,” said Roger Stonecipher, CEO of ISIS. “Along with their outstanding credentials, all 3 have been recognized for their conservation leadership in zoo and aquarium associations worldwide.” Additionally, ISIS announced the election of 2 associations as Association Trustees for 3 year terms: the African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZAB) and the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA). “The involvement and endorsement of our efforts by Associations representing two important geographies in the world brings a perspective and understanding that will be crucial to ISIS in continuing to serve such a varied community,” said Stonecipher, “and at the same time ISIS is able to deliver to associations the pooled inventory of animal information necessary for regional assessments and population management.” About International Species Information System (ISIS) International Species Information System (ISIS) was founded in 1974, and today, provides services to over 800 members in 80 countries. ISIS software solutionshave long been recognized as the world-standard in facilitating collaboration in animal information management and conservation in the zoological and aquaria communities around the globe. The unique ISIS database contains detailed information on more than 2,800,000 animals and 10,000 species worldwide. For more information about ISIS and its leading ZIMS animal management and conservation planning platform, please visit www.isis.org.
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