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Minister Creecy to assess the scientific services of the National Zoological Garden of South Africa in Pretoria<\/P>

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy will assess the scientific services of the National Zoological Garden of South Africa in Pretoria, on Thursday, 4 August 2022.<\/P>

During her visit, the Minister accompanied by the Chairperson and the board members of South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), and management aims to assess the facility\u2019s contribution to biodiversity, research, scientific services, animal welfare, conservation, tourism, and public awareness. The National Zoological Garden of South Africa is the largest zoo in the country and the only one with national status.<\/P>

The Minister will get firsthand information on SANBI\u2019s cutting edge foundational research and scientific services, particularly those activities that contribute positively on policy action, wildlife regulatory services and associate enforcement and compliance.<\/P>

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Source: Government of South Africa<\/P>

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