Scientific research is in the DNA of Antwerp ZOO & Planckendael ZOO. Practiced and applied in our parks, in our foreign research stations and in our zoological research centre. That centre has become become one of the most progressive centres in the world since the official start in 2000.
Our scientists and experts are leaders in their fields, which include genetics, animal behaviour, animal welfare, veterinary medicine and animal morphology. With this expertise we work together in research projects related to three main themes: animal welfare, nature conservation and basic zoology research.
We practice science in our parks day in, day out. Rather anonymously and behind the scenes. Who are we? What do we do? And why are we so interested in zoological research? Why is a scientific basis for the daily work in our zoo, and by extension in nature, so important?
The EAZA Annual Conference is the biggest annual gathering of the European zoo and aquarium community, bringing more than 600 delegates together for four days of meetings, presentations, discussions and networking opportunities.
WRC2019 aims to foster an exchange of ideas between wildlife scientists from different disciplines. In addition, renowned external scientists will organise sessions and hands-on workshops, providing new perspectives on important topics.
#WorldChimpanzeeDay, the day to ask for attention to this ape that is closely related to humans. Research on chimps can teach us a lot about ourselves. For example, we previously studied their night activity in nature 🌐https://t.co/b1TIfHbtgi #ZOOscience
The Jacques Kets Award is launched again. The scientific award is awarded annually by @zooantwerpen & the Royal Belgian Zoological Society to stimulate Masters in zoology to start an academic career in zoology. Award prizes include a €1.000 grant🌐https://t.co/Y5nCQlCHee
Small black vultures grow big ... 🦅 two male animals growing up @zooplanckendael will soon be exploring the air above Bulgaria. Read the whole story on 🌐https://t.co/VvWdtnazYI #ZOOscience https://t.co/U5MdPO6Hpu
Now ALSO the video available in ENGLISH: for the first time a couple of black vultures adopted 2 chicks together @zooplanckendael In addition, our scientists managed to analyze DNA from dried blood vessels of a vulture egg. Read why this is important 🌐https://t.co/iXEMnWFtsu
The Jacques Kets Award is launched again. The scientific award is awarded annually by @zooantwerpen & the Royal Belgian Zoological Society to stimulate Masters in zoology to start an academic career in zoology. Award prizes include a €1.000 grant🌐https://t.co/Y5nCQlCHee
Today the Old World Monkey Workshop starts @GaiaZOO Experts discuss the latest developments in housing, training & nature conservation of monkeys 'of the old world', such as baboons, macaques, langurs & meerkats @MPapies represents @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael #ZOOscience