gis for zoos & botanical gardens
your collections are inherently spatial. your infrastructure should be too.
Zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, aquariums, and natural history institutions with living collections sit at a unique intersection of conservation, education, research, and visitor experience and all of it has a geographic dimension. Where species live on your grounds. How visitors move through your space. What your collections contain and where. How your land use has changed over time. How your outdoor habitats connect to broader conservation landscapes.
whereabouts builds the spatial infrastructure that helps living collections institutions manage what they steward, communicate what they protect, and plan for what comes next.
what we help zoological & botanical institutions do:
Design and build collections management spatial databases for plants, animals, and habitats
Map species distribution across grounds for care, research, and interpretation
Develop indoor and outdoor wayfinding and visitor experience mapping
Build field data collection tools for horticultural and animal care staff
Create web maps and interactive exhibits for public education and donor engagement
Support land use planning and habitat design with spatial analysis
Integrate GPS and sensor data for animal movement and environmental monitoring
Develop conservation program maps connecting institutional collections to wild populations
who we work with:
Accredited zoos and aquariums. Botanical gardens and arboretums. Natural history institutions with living collections. University research gardens and field stations. Wildlife rehabilitation centers. Conservation breeding programs.
a note on certifications:
whereabouts is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and LGBT Business Enterprise (NGLCC), and a disabled-owned firm. For organizations navigating vendor diversity requirements or set-aside procurement, our certifications may support your process. We're glad to provide whatever documentation you need.