Research at the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa can offer South Africa, Africa and the international research community a unique infrastructure to facilitate, co-ordinate and conduct world-class research.
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Overview
The NZG aims to provide a platform for high quality and innovative research accessible to the wider research community both locally and internationally, to grow human capital through research and technology development and to advance science in society through the provision of platforms for enhancing science awareness and public engagement.
Application to conduct research at the NZG
In order to conduct high impact research of ethical and scientific merit, and that contribute to biodiversity conservation, the NZG has established the Research Ethics and Scientific Committee (RESC) that meets once every month to assess research project proposals.
Research programmes and knowledge hubs
The NZG has identified three programmes and two knowledge hubs to further the research agenda.
Research oriented services
Several research orientated services are rendered by the NZG which include zoological diagnostic pathology and molecular genetics.
The Samango monkey working group
Research and expertise ensure the long term preservation of the Samango and their habitat.
