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?
De EAZA Monotreme & Marsupial Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) mid-year meeting consists of experts from European zoos that get together to talk about keeping and managing monotremes and marsupials. Matthias Papies represents Antwerp ZOO and Planckendael ZOO.
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 Spring 2019 issue of #ZOOQuaria is now out, featuring https://t.co/mhLV2NBh88 and covering the work of our scientists and zoo experts @zooplanckendael & @zooantwerpen. Download your free copy now at https://t.co/ucGkmRvcP8 or red the article included #ZOOscience https://t.co/2SqfYvTzeS
Together with @VITObelgium @zooantwerpen recently started a study into the effects of climate change on biodiversity. The prognoses must ensure optimal nature protection #ZOOscience #BiodiversityDay https://t.co/VquJXar0g5
How will #climatechange affect #biodiversity? VITO & partners will produce an online platform containing data & tools tailored to the needs of the #biodiversity & #ecosystem services communities they can use. #C3S project #BiodiversityDay @CopernicusECMWF https://t.co/OdvtlsGxUY
Life through rose-coloured glasses for the #Penguins at @zooantwerpen We hope that this innovative experiment will lead to improved breeding success of this endangered species. Read all about it: https://t.co/OxAZyMvx5U #ZOOscience #ZOOantwerpen #WorldPenguinDay:
Our zoological director Linda Van Elsacker represents @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael @EAZAZoos DIRECTORS 'DAYS @JerseyZoo, Directors from the European zoo community meet from April 23 to 26 to discuss the strategic paths for EAZA #ZOOscience
.@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 1 June 2019 🌐https://t.co/VpeqZfoh9S
🤔 So what exactly is a breeding programme? And what does EAZA stand for? What role do they play in the matter? 💡Find it out on https://t.co/lCGYuLhdbP #ZOOscience