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| 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 color 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 color 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

