[3] In addition to anti-poaching measures, the organization states some of its key priorities are wildlife monitoring and infrastructure development.
The reserve, apart from preserving many threatened species, also contains greater kudu, red-fronted gazelle, oribi, roan antelope, lion and cheetah.
Many of the animals came from a herd at the outskirts of Zakouma, which was at risk of spilling out of the protected area and into the agricultural lands of nearby communities.
Wild animals in the reserve are subject to degree of poaching by well armed hunters which has been difficult to control in view of lack adequate personnel and equipment to carry out effective surveillance operations.
[2] African Parks states that one of the organizations key priorities is working with local law enforcement and improving anti-poaching measures.