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?
During this 2 day workshop worldwide experts in vulture breeding will discuss potential factors affecting the breeding success of the cinereous vulture EEP program and will revise the present Husbandry Guidelines for the cinereous vulture.
During this symposium we will present the results of ongoing research projects in which the CRC is involved.
.@ZOOAntwerpen & @ZOOplanckendael started a new scientific study to find a vaccine against elephant herpes @UniUtrecht. In addition, our own scientists look for symptoms that trigger the virus in our lab. Read all about it: https://t.co/sWa4r5DRXc
It's #Worldokapiday today. A reason to put these beautiful endangered animals in the picture. In their homeland, the Congo, there are only about 15,000 of them left. https://t.co/s6lJBtqUF8 #ZOOscience
Noor Hertogh is studying Applied Biology @HAShogeschool in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, and is observating @zooantwerpen if enrichment through food or games has a positive effect on the well-being of reptiles #ZOOscience https://t.co/CsdVq74EIV
Marli Vincken, student @HAShogeschool in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, conducts research into the social interaction between our group of Berber monkeys and the use of their enclosure @zooplanckendael #ZOOscience https://t.co/4uNpBYO4VF
The recent reintroduction of cinereous vultures from @zooPlanckendael by our expert Marleen Huyghe featured prominently during the plenary session by José Tavares @OurmaninTurkey, director @4Vultures, during #eaza2019, the annual meeting of zoos #ZOOscience https://t.co/IYCCZG0atn
Special mention of our scientist @philippehelsen by EAZA life time achievement 2019 winner Bob Lacy @Bioparc during #eaza2019, the annual meeting of zoos & aquariums #ZOOscience @EAZAzoos https://t.co/1C5uQaOVWF
