Registration & Authentication: Allow users (e.g., staff, volunteers, visitors) to register, log in, and recover passwords. Support multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Profile Management: Enable users to create and manage their profiles, including personal details, roles, and permissions.
Role-Based Access Control: Define roles (e.g., Sanctuary Manager, Wildlife Caretaker, Volunteer, Visitor) with specific permissions and access levels.
Wildlife Management:
Animal Records: Maintain detailed records of wildlife, including species, individual animals, health data, and habitat requirements.
Health Monitoring: Track and manage the health and wellness of animals, including veterinary visits, treatments, and vaccinations.
Breeding Programs: Manage and track breeding programs, including mating records, offspring details, and genetic information.
Sanctuary Operations:
Habitat Management: Monitor and manage habitats, including environmental conditions, enclosure maintenance, and habitat improvements.
Feeding Schedules: Manage feeding schedules and inventory for food supplies, including tracking consumption and stock levels.
Resource Allocation: Track and manage resources, including equipment, supplies, and funding.
Visitor Management:
Ticket Booking: Allow visitors to book tickets online for entry to the sanctuary, including options for guided tours and special events.
Visitor Records: Maintain records of visitor information, including visit history and feedback.
Event Scheduling: Manage and schedule visitor events, such as educational programs, workshops, and special tours.
Education and Outreach:
Educational Content: Provide educational materials and resources about wildlife conservation, species information, and sanctuary activities.
Outreach Programs: Manage and track community outreach programs, school visits, and volunteer activities.
Volunteer Management:
Volunteer Registration: Allow volunteers to sign up, complete their profiles, and indicate their skills and availability.
Volunteer Scheduling: Manage volunteer schedules, including shift assignments and task tracking.
Volunteer Training: Track volunteer training and certifications required for specific tasks.
Reporting and Analytics:
Animal Health Reports: Generate reports on animal health, including incidents, treatments, and outcomes.
Visitor Statistics: Provide reports on visitor numbers, ticket sales, and feedback.
Operational Reports: Offer reports on sanctuary operations, including resource usage, financial status, and program effectiveness.
Communication and Collaboration:
Internal Messaging: Provide an internal messaging system for communication between staff, volunteers, and management.
Announcements: Allow staff to post announcements and updates related to sanctuary activities, events, and operational changes.
Donations and Fundraising:
Donation Management: Enable online donations and track contributions, including donor information and donation history.
Fundraising Campaigns: Manage and track fundraising campaigns, including goals, progress, and results.
Integration:
Payment Processing: Integrate with payment gateways for ticket sales, donations, and other financial transactions.
CRM Integration: Connect with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for managing donor and visitor information.
API Support: Provide APIs for integration with other systems and third-party services.
Admin Features:
User Management: Admins should be able to create, edit, and delete user accounts, and manage permissions.
System Configuration: Allow admins to configure system settings, manage roles, and update parameters.
Audit Trails: Maintain audit trails for user actions, changes to records, and system activity.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance:
Scalability: Ensure the system can handle increasing numbers of users, records, and transactions efficiently.
Response Time: Maintain quick response times for searches, data entry, and report generation.
Reliability:
High Availability: Achieve high availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous access to the system.
Fault Tolerance: Implement fault tolerance mechanisms to handle system failures and ensure uninterrupted service.
Security:
Data Encryption: Ensure encryption of data in transit and at rest to protect sensitive information.
Access Control: Implement strong authentication and authorization mechanisms to safeguard user accounts and data.
Compliance: Adhere to relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA.
Usability:
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for ease of navigation and operation.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities, following guidelines such as WCAG.
Maintainability:
Code Quality: Maintain high code quality and follow best practices to facilitate updates and maintenance.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users and developers, including user manuals and system documentation.
Support:
Customer Service: Offer timely and effective support through various channels, such as live chat, email, and phone.
Help Center: Maintain a knowledge base or help center with FAQs, guides, and troubleshooting information.
Compatibility:
Cross-Browser Support: Ensure compatibility with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Mobile Responsiveness: Design the system to be fully functional on mobile devices, providing a seamless experience across platforms.
Backup and Recovery:
Regular Backups: Implement regular backups of data, including animal records, visitor information, and financial data, to prevent loss in case of system failures.
Recovery Procedures: Establish procedures for data recovery and system restoration.
Integration:
Interoperability: Ensure the system can integrate seamlessly with other organizational systems and services, such as accounting software and CRM systems.
API Flexibility: Provide flexible APIs to accommodate various integration needs.
Data Quality:
Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data related to wildlife, visitors, and sanctuary operations.
Timeliness: Provide timely updates to reflect current information on animal health, visitor statistics, and operational status.
