26 Apr 2013
| Bosch cameras keep a "baby watch" over pregnant elephants without adding visible light |
Cameras deliver discreet surveillance
Bosch WZ16 and WZ18 Integrated Infrared Bullet Cameras help staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium monitor select groups of animals, including polar bears, elephants and tigers. Providing reliable, high-performance day and night surveillance, the cameras helped zoo staff keep a "baby watch" over pregnant elephants without adding visible light that would disturb the animals.
Problem: Zoo staff need a method for monitoring
- Animals Day and Night
- Surveillance equipment is essential for security and monitoring of large zoo animals
- Night time imaging must be effective without disturbing the animals’ habitats
- Vivid colour video required to feed live zoo cam used in partnership with local CBS affiliate
Solution: Bosch integrated infrared bullet cameras
- WZ16 and WZ18 cameras deliver vivid colour images during the day
- Integrated LEDs provide 60 feet of high-performance night vision under low light conditions
- Compact design allows for discrete surveillance
Results: Improved awareness of animal activity
- Cameras used during “baby watch” helped zoo capture two elephant births on video
- Staff can monitor safety and security of animals at night without added lighting
- Cameras feed video of polar bears to CBS’ live zoo cam