Facilitate and promote the use of the NZG animal databases
Contribute to the conservation of endangered species: stud books, APP, SSC, CIRCC
Increase capacity through training in basic population management
Disease Surveillance / monitoring
Objectives of this knowledge hub include:
Rendering a research oriented pathology service in pathological and pathogenesis aspects for zoo animals and free ranging wildlife
Establish, maintain and expand a computer-based pathological reference database and central information service
Generate retro and prospective research projects to better understand wildlife diseases
Expand the large collection of formalin fixed specimen and tissue samples as reference material
To become a regionally recognized centre for disease monitoring (AHEAD, OIE, NEPAD)
Facilitate with national and international veterinary pathologists and researchers to build the NZG database on wildlife diseases to allow investigation of emerging diseases in free ranging populations
Collaborative research initiative with NICD regarding staff wellness programme
The National Zoological Gardens of
South Africa is a proud facility of
the National Research Foundation
