BOARD and AFFILIATES

Advisory Board

  • Project coordinator: Jeanne Marie Pittman, JHB Zoo
  • Captive management: Dr. Stephen van der Spuy, JHB Zoo
  • In situ conservation: Leon Theron, EWT/SACWG
  • Governmental regulations: Athol merchant, Bill Howells, eKZN Wildlife
  • Genetic management: Fred Beale International Wattled Crane SSP Coordinator.
  • Reproductive sciences: Naida Luskutoff, Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Veterinary advisor: Dr .Michelle Barrows, JHB Zoo
  • Captive and population management ethics: Dave Morgan, PAAZAB
  • Studbook management: Ginger Smit, JHB Zoo.
  • Participant representatives: Nick Shaw, Claudia Schra

    Partners:

  • Endangered Wildlife Trust / South African Crane Working Group
  • Ezemvelo KwaZulu Natal Wildlife
  • PAAZAB (African Association of Zoos and Aquaria)

    Affiliates:

  • International Crane Foundation
  • World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA branded)
  • Member IUCN Re-introduction Specialist Group
  • Henry Doorly Zoo

    Participating Facilities:

  • Amazona Endangered Parrot Breeding Facility
  • Hlatikulu Crane and Wetland Sanctuary
  • Johannesburg Zoo
  • Montecasino Bird Gardens
  • Mitchell Park Zoo
  • National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
  • Treehaven Waterfowl Trust
  • Tygerburg Zoo
  • Umgeni River Bird Park
  • Zab-diy-El Farm

    Sponsors:

  • Tiernpark Berlin
  • Chester Zoo
  • South African Airlink
  • Bateleurs

    Project Coordinator:

  • Jeanne Marie Pittman
  • C/o Johannesburg Zoo. Private Bag x13 Parkview, Johannesburg, South Africa 2122
  • Email: hospital@jhbzoo,org.za
  • Cell phone: +27 72 874 9711
  • Work phone: + 27 011 646 2000 Ext 239

    Contact:

    Jeanne Marie Pittman
    C/o Johannesburg Zoo. Private Bag x13 Parkview, Johannesburg, South Africa 2122
    Email: hospital@jhbzoo.org.za / Cell phone: +27 72 874 9711 / Work phone: + 27 011 646 2000 Ext 239