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About OERCA
Animal & wildlife management software for field biologists, zoos, aquariums, government, and academia. Full customization available.
Once ya learned it improves quality of life for sure. It makes communications a breeze, the higher powers can stay up to date and problems can be addressed quickly.
Particularly a bot of hangup is the problem but it's not that much big.
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Amazing experience
Pros:
The app is really easy to use and it's amazing. Very imperasive.
Cons:
Particularly a bot of hangup is the problem but it's not that much big.
Records no longer feel like a chore!
Pros:
You don't need people's opinion on a fact. Do bears exist? Yes. Is One Earth the best record-keeping software for animal care and welfare? Objectively yes! The user-friendly design, same-day customer service, and continual commitment to innovation makes this system the complete package! My favorite feature is the Express Session; I am able to input several individuals' records in mere minutes, and behavioral records no longer feel like a chore!
Cons:
I work in an isolated location where I do not have access to internet or computers. A mobile app design which allows me to access individual diets (similar to the desktop Express Session layout) would be ideal!
Very promising software, needs to address bugs
Comments: Functional and helpful overall, a good work in progress. But lots of details need to be addressed.
Pros:
Potential for tracking just about everything we would want to regarding the exhibits. I haven't had to use it, but my collegues have been happy with customer service.
Cons:
Buggy. System will crash if it doesn't like something. Comments are not always easy to find from basecamp. App does not have the same functionality as web app. Somethings are not user intuitive and it is not always easy to just go back a screen.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to review OERCA. We take great care in understanding and incorporating end-user feedback and new ideas and are very appreciative of this type of feedback. We know constructive criticism is the lifeblood of a successful management system. We are constantly making changes to incorporate more centralized and intuitive functions and new technology when and where available. In 2018 we dedicated resources specifically to stability and are carrying that initiative into 2019 and beyond and hope you'll notice continual improvement.
Animal Care Software
Comments: It's a good software and I do like it for our facility. It's just a little complicated
Pros:
I liked all of the options for accurate record keeping. You can record feed sessions, water changes, medical issues, basically anything you can think of. It's also great for keeping track of inventory. I liked the step by step tutorials that were offered when I first signed up, and the knowledge base is always helpful. Customer service is great, and I always receive a reply soon after I ask questions.
Cons:
Overall, I think this software is complicated and not very easy to use. I constantly have to use the help email to ask questions and get clarification.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Thank you for this review. We are constantly striving to make a very comprehensive application as intuitive as possible (not always an easy task). You may have noticed a trend toward consolidation of functions within all our newest features and rebuilds. We're excited about changes coming in 2019 that will hopefully gain us a star back in the ease of use category :) Our humble thanks for being a member of OERCA.
A GEM of an APP!
Comments: Its integration of animal care and training systems have changed the way we operate. OERCA One Earth is definitely worth using!
Pros:
OERCA One Earth helps you keep everything you in a convenient, organized, safe secure place. Excellent support for the Non tech savvy such as myself might have if a question arise. Once ya learned it improves quality of life for sure! It makes communications a breeze, the higher powers can stay up to date and problems can be addressed quickly.
Cons:
Its a GEM of a APP, but a little rough around the edges still Not 100% polished. Can be temperamental it doesnt like something.
Very Convenient
Comments: When I first started this job (in an aquarium), there was no centralized place where records were stored. We didn't even have an animal census, and all of my data/records were being written in a spiral notebook. Now, I have a proper census, a place to store water quality results, diet records, animal health records, and any other pertinent data. It's a wonderful organization tool and I feel much less anxious about losing data or records.
Pros:
I like how everything is in one place, and how easy it is to be connected to others who are also using this program. Anything I change is immediately visible to higher-ups; communication is easy and fast, meaning problems can be addressed and solved quickly.
Cons:
It's not super user friendly to new people, and sometimes I still get lost while navigating. Luckily there is a series of introductory videos for beginners, which are very helpful.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Our humble thanks for taking time to provide such a thoughtful review. We love input from our users and this is top notch stuff. We're never satisfied with the system and always making improvements, like our recently added and always expanding "onboarding" guides. If there's a specific area that needs additional guidance, we would love to hear from you anytime.
Everything you need in one place
Pros:
This is a wonderful piece of software for anyone who works in animal care. Keeping track of records for animals and exhibits can be difficult and confusing, but OERCA One Earth helps you keep everything you need in one safe, secure program. It's wonderfully organized and extremely user-friendly, which helps someone like me who sometimes has trouble learning new programs. It also can track trends and alert you when something appears to be off in terms of exhibit parameters.
Cons:
Even though everything is organized and easy to find, not all features appear to be functional quite yet, at least for my organization. This can be frustrating when I want to add records to the program and it doesn't have the space for it yet.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Thank you for this review! We're really glad you like the application, but we're also very interested to know what features you need that are not functional or present. It's this kind of specific feedback that helps us to provide relevant solutions.
Dolphin Adventure
Comments: We enjoy using OERCA. Its integration of animal care and training systems have changed the way we operate.
Pros:
Ease of use and support services are the exceptional aspect of the software
Cons:
Some of the Animal Care functions could improve, as well as the ability to customise the Animal Care data.
Always Improving
Pros:
The system is getting better and better all the time, customer service is top notch.
Cons:
There are some difficult features that seem older (but those are slowly being replaced).
OERCA Review
Pros:
The software has fairly feature rich and software support is responsive/helpful.
Cons:
Some of the features do seem out of date and require more information than I feel is required. The nutritional plans need to be revamped in my opinion.
OERCA
Pros:
Being able to track our entire collection and operations from one platform.
Cons:
It seems to be geared more towards large mammals instead of diverse fish collections
OERCA Response
6 years ago
We are very appreciative of your feedback, thank you for taking the time to review the One Earth system. OERCA did in fact start as a large mammal system; however, as of 2016 over 60% of our business is now aquarium management. We have a well developed master plan 90% of which comes from direct user feedback - that plan details a continual expansion of aquarium functionality (among others). Once again, thank you for your feedback.
Bass Pro Shops
Comments: I needed an affordable option for animal records and one that could be customized to specific needs not commonly used in similar industry.
Pros:
Easy to operate with or without Registrar Intuitive platform which make remote training possible
Cons:
Can be minimally buggy in a few areas
The ease of Oerca
Comments: I'm extremely happy with One Earth and their software. It makes logging my data easy and enjoyable.
Pros:
The software is easy to use and there is a function for every application. It's intuitive nature makes using the system a breeze and enjoyable.
Cons:
If I'm going to nitpick, there maybe too many options or applications at my disposal.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
We're thrilled that you enjoy using OERCA and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. That said, we know it's not perfect and look forward to continued user guidance in helping create the ideal management system.
Oerca is good, no issues here.
Comments: I’ve been using oerca a few months now and I’ve been able to get in quick, input the things I need and get out hassle free.
Pros:
This software I think is very user friendly. The main dashboard is very simple to use and easy to find what you are looking for, also the big icons are appealing to the eyes, once again making everything easy to find.
Cons:
My only complaint is that I’ve downloaded the Oerca app and i have never been able to log on through my phone. It will forever say loading. Booting up my laptop takes forever and so I wish I could just access oerca with my phone, it would be much quicker if it didn’t forever say loading.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Thank you for reviewing OERCA. We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with the mobile app. We are retiring the "native" app found in the iTunes and Google Play store in favor of the progressive web-app (PWA). Try simply going to the domain on your smartphone browser and then create a "Home" button. This will work exactly like a native app. Contact us through support if you continue to have any issues and thank you again.
Overall, a good functioning system
Comments: Overall, I am very pleased with One Earth, and look forward to growing our program with theirs.
Pros:
Ability to retrieve data, Ease of ain't entries to completed templates, Ease of adjusting census numbers
Cons:
Changing parameters in templates, adding species to census are more tedious than they need to be.
Great Software
Pros:
This software was a little overwhelming at first, but the learning tutorials definitely helped and made it more user friendly. The software itself allows for customization based on customer needs, which I really like.
Cons:
The navigation needs more work. You can't use the back button, so sometimes I need to go all the way back through a pathway to back up one step.
OERCA
Pros:
I like that it's very easy to use, data entry is simple, and it's always online.
Cons:
I don't really have any complaints, I really like the software and am glad I can use it. Much simpler, and works better than MS EXCEL.
OERCA Response
6 years ago
Thank you for taking valuable time to provide a review of OERCA. Our most humble thanks.
Feature rich, easy to use
Pros:
Entering water quality data is very simple and quick. I like the water quality report that allows for easy tracking of trends. They seem to make updates to improve the software functionality.
Cons:
Some areas are not as straightforward or intuitive as they could be.
Good Overall
Pros:
This program is super easy to use and overall very user friendly.
Cons:
Some glitches still but usually gets adjusted and improved fairly quickly through customer service.