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?
This workshop provides the latest details on Old World Monkeys (baboons, macaques, langurs, meerkats). From field conservation to optimal nutrition and from enclosure design to animal training. Matthias Papies represents Antwerp ZOO and Planckendael ZOO.
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.
PhD student Nima Raghunathan defends her dissertation today @UniversiteLiege on Climate change impacts on distribution of key tree species used by lion tamarins in Brazil. Dr. Cazetta @UESC and Dr. Forget @MNHN will also adress functionality loss in tropical forests #ZOOscience
Read more about the project: https://t.co/LCuOHIKJBq #ZOOscience https://t.co/RGrfOwr0M8
Hannes Gaisberger and I are currently attending the User requirements Validation Workshop of the Copernicus @CopernicusECMWF SIS Biodiversity at the ZOO in Antwerpen @zooantwerpen with colleagues from VITO @VITObelgium, BEF Latvia @BEF_Latvia, BEF Estonia @BEF_EE https://t.co/v0ZTATXpUt
WORLD SCOOP: 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 black vulture egg. Read why this is so important🌐https://t.co/iXEMnWFtsu
.@ThomasLuypaert from @VUBrussel won our #JacquesKetsAward in November 2018. He explains what the award means to him, speaks about his research for his master's thesis in Papua New Guinea and encourages Master's students to register from 1st of July 2019 🌐https://t.co/VpeqZfoh9S
This is why research, both in the wild and in captivity, is one of the main roles of modern zoos & aquariums. Most zoos who are member of @EAZAZoos are involved in very important scientific studies. Just like us! 👍@zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael #ZOOscience https://t.co/bx30miaGJZ
Researchers of a new study predict that the average size of wild animals will fall by 25% in the next 100 years as the larger mammals eventually go extinct. This could lead to the collapse of ecosystems that humans rely on for food and clean water. https://t.co/4g9ZSnzOAg
The Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) starts today about egg-laying mammals & marsupials. Experts from European zoos attend the bi-annual meeting, organised by @EAZAzoos. @MPapies represents @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael @sostozoo, Hungary #ZOOScience