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.
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 @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael #ZOOscience https://t.co/1neDcGjz03
Enter The Jacques Kets Award! 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 #ZOOscience
Two black vultures from @zooplanckendael successfully released in Bulgaria #ZOOscience https://t.co/0l0f7TgGEw
We are closer to reintroducing the Cinereous Vulture population back to Bulgaria - our #VulturesBackToLIFE team released two more chicks in the Balkan Mountains last week! #Bulgaria #ConservationOptimism #Vultures @greenbalkans ➡️https://t.co/Dm1mYrvx9G https://t.co/9tL33zBQ0G
Legislation #animalwelfare tightens up. @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael contributed to this and even have their own animal welfare scientist @marina_salas1 since 1 year. "It is important to evaluate well-being based on scientific information" 🌐https://t.co/u5FnnYIHXB
Our researchers @JonasVerspeek & @Daanlameris visited @ZooHeidelberg. Their bonobos do tests on touchscreens. A similar experiment will be launched in the new bonobo enclosure @zooplanckendael #ZOOscience Soon more at🌐https://t.co/XhuetQ57gO https://t.co/QW6rd7BybZ
Tamarines are important seed distributors in forests, according to a study in Scientific Reports, published by @nresearchnews. Our biologist Kristel De Vleeschouwer is not surprised. "We also see this in our BioBrasil project in Brazil" #ZOOscience 🌐https://t.co/L4GaSF1AyR https://t.co/NVpBdzsnGE
