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  1. General

    General discussions on Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

    1. General Zoo Discussion

      General discussion about zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks, etc.
      Latest: Snowleopard's Mammals: A Lifetime List of Species amur leopard, 6 May 2024 at 11:28 PM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Spec. Zoo Design questions BenFoxster, 6 May 2024 at 9:18 PM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Great Britain, Ireland, and Crown Dependencies 2024 Prochilodus246, 7 May 2024 at 7:06 AM
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      Quizzes, Competitions & Games

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      1. ZooChat Cup

       

    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Caspian tigers in the captivity around the world. Zulfu Farajli, 1 May 2024 at 4:54 PM
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  2. Resources & Media

    Resources about zoos, wildlife and animal conservation

    1. TV, Movies, Books about Zoos & Wildlife

      Television shows, movies, books about zoos or wildlife. Documentaries, reality shows, etc.
      Latest: New Zoo Books snowleopard, 6 May 2024 at 12:20 AM
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    2. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: IZES - Zoo Grapevine Magazine Tim Brown, 6 May 2024 at 1:50 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! Julio C Castro, 4 May 2024 at 3:07 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Good reference sites? Bengal Tiger, 5 May 2024 at 5:54 PM
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  3. Community

    Discussion for or about the ZooChat community

    1. New Member Introductions

      New to ZooChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Hello All Terry Thomas, 27 Apr 2024
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    2. ZooChat Community & Website

      About our community - who our members are, how things work around here, problems using the site and features you'd like to see!
      Latest: Those We Have Known.... CGSwans, 6 May 2024 at 9:00 AM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions Rendelsmann, 30 Apr 2024
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Ocean Park Meetup zoogeekmaelstrom, 29 Mar 2024
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  4. Off Topic

    Discussion about things that are not zoo related

    1. Zoo Cafe

      Here is where we sit down, relax, and get out of the hot sun. Talk about anything and everything - the weather - sports - your favourite TV show. Anything off topic, non-zoo or non-animal related should go here.
      Latest: What are you currently reading? KevinB, 6 May 2024 at 11:20 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Flawed count puts ‘glorified’ Javan rhinos on path to extinction, report says Kifaru Bwana, 7 May 2024 at 7:41 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: "Shooting" British Birds Lafone, 5 May 2024 at 11:27 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Anyone here who keeps exotic hoofstock? ConcernedThirdParty, 28 Apr 2024
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  5. Oceania

    Discussions about zoos in the Oceania region ( Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia)

    1. Australia

      Latest: Australasian African Lion Population Zoofan15, 7 May 2024 at 4:21 AM
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    2. Christmas Island

      Discussion about zoos in Christmas Island
      Latest: Re-introduction of the Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink vogelcommando, 21 Mar 2021
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    3. Cocos (Keeling) Islands

      Discussion about zoos in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
      Latest: Saving Cocos Islands wildlife vogelcommando, 3 Jan 2018
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    4. Cook Islands

      Discussion about zoos in Cook Islands

    5. Fiji

      Latest: Kula Eco-park, Fiji Terry Thomas, 20 Jul 2018
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    6. Guam

      Discussion about zoos in Guam
      Latest: Photos from Guam Zoo MonkeyBat, 21 Aug 2019
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    7. Micronesia

      Latest: First Post ever ZooBinh, 17 Sep 2018
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    8. New Caledonia

      Latest: Parc Zoologique et Forestier Matt_C, 18 Sep 2022
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Hamilton Zoo News 2024 ApeLadyNZ, 6 May 2024 at 12:01 AM
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    10. Niue

      Latest: Niue has a duck. But just one. Hix, 8 Mar 2024
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    11. Papua New Guinea

      Latest: Port Moresby Nature Park Smaggledagle, 3 Jan 2024
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    12. Samoa

      Latest: Samoa’s first zoo? Smaggledagle, 17 Jul 2020
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    13. Solomon Islands

      Latest: Are there any zoos in the Solomon Islands? ilovetimberdoodles, 8 Mar 2024
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    14. Tokelau

      Latest: The fishes of Tokelau Ebirah766, 15 Nov 2018
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  6. Europe

    Discussions about zoos in Europe

    1. Europe - General

      Latest: Planning a Tentative European Zoo Trip - Fall 2024/Spring 2025 lintworm, 7 May 2024 at 7:56 AM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur zooatlas, 4 Oct 2022
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg - News and Discussion Batto, 2 May 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Baku Zoo reopens after renovations Cobi, 30 Dec 2023
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    5. Belarus

      Latest: Zoo Minsk JurassicMax, 9 Mar 2023
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    6. Belgium

      Latest: Pairi Daiza News 2024 KevinB, 3 May 2024 at 10:50 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Burgas zoo news twilighter, 3 Apr 2024
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: News from Zagreb JurassicMax, 5 May 2024 at 4:39 PM
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    9. Cyprus

      Latest: Pafos Zoo Review and Species List amur leopard, 25 Apr 2022
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Plzen zoo news Fallax, 6 May 2024 at 11:20 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Odense Zoo News JurassicMax, 5 May 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo visit, 23/09/13 Duerener1, 23 Nov 2023
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Mymmeli, 27 Apr 2024
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    14. France

      Latest: News from Les Terres de Natae Haliaeetus, 6 May 2024 at 6:19 PM
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    15. Georgia

      Latest: News from Tbilisi vogelcommando, 13 Apr 2017
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    16. Germany

      Latest: Dortmund zoo news Haliaeetus, 7 May 2024 at 7:34 AM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece KEEPER, 23 Mar 2024
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Budapest Zoo news 2024 JurassicMax, 19 Apr 2024
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga Sanctuary News ketoflukes, 28 Apr 2023
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News Babyrousa, 2 May 2024 at 6:31 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Natura Viva news Carlo Canteri, 5 May 2024 at 3:51 PM
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo Haliaeetus, 18 Feb 2023
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    23. Latvia

      Latest: Is Latvia any good for wildlife photography? dillotest0, 26 Jan 2024
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    24. Lithuania

      Latest: Lithuanian Zoo (Kaunas Zoo) News Cobi, 15 Nov 2023
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    25. Luxembourg

      Latest: Parc Merveilleux Kakapo, 21 Aug 2022
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    26. North Macedonia

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News JurassicMax, 5 May 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    27. Malta

      Latest: Wild Life 'Park' - Not A Park But Crowded Concrete Cages S Byers, 8 Nov 2019
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    28. Moldova

      Latest: Anyone been to Kishinev Zoo? drill, 22 Apr 2019
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    29. Monaco

      Latest: Why does Monaco have such a sucky zoo? vogelcommando, 27 Jun 2022
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: Safaripark Beekse Bergen MennoPebesma, 6 May 2024 at 6:21 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Expansion for Polaria Ned, 26 Dec 2023
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Krakow Zoo News Kifaru Bwana, 2 May 2024 at 12:53 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Zoo Vasco Almeida, 12 Apr 2024
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Zoo Brasov News Jana, 9 Jan 2024
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Sad news for Pygmy hippos Animallover23, 27 Jan 2024
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia Yassa, 5 Jan 2024
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bojnice Zoo Haliaeetus, 29 Apr 2024
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo Marco Penello, 22 Jul 2023
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Madrid zoo news SivatheriumGuy, 30 Apr 2024
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 16 Mar 2024
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Abenteuerland Walter Zoo - Gossau / St. Gallen JurassicMax, 20 Apr 2024
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Eskisehir zoo PossumRoach, 30 Apr 2024
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Kyiv zoo JurassicMax, 29 Dec 2023
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Chester Zoo News 2024 Prochilodus246, 7 May 2024 at 7:05 AM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American Sloth Bear Population Jambo, 7 May 2024 at 4:47 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Calgary Zoo News 2024 Smaggledagle, 6 May 2024 at 12:02 AM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Guadalajara Zoo Review carlos55, 15 Apr 2024
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    4. United States

      Latest: Phoenix Zoo Species List 2024 Trey Sarver, 7 May 2024 at 7:15 AM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Zootierliste Asia Mr Gharial, 5 Jan 2024
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Bangladesh bans capture of wild elephants Kifaru Bwana, 25 Feb 2024
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    3. Bhutan

      Discussion about zoos in Bhutan
      Latest: Zoos in Bhutan? Chlidonias, 20 Apr 2019
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    4. Brunei

      Discussion about zoos in Brunei
      Latest: Sultan of Brunei privat zoo FBBird, 28 May 2018
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    5. Cambodia

      Latest: Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity DesertRhino150, 17 May 2023
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    6. China

      Latest: List of species on display at Shenyang Forest Zoological Garden (as of May 2024) Arun, 7 May 2024 at 3:04 AM
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park zoogeekmaelstrom, 27 Mar 2024
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    8. India

      Latest: Darjeeling Zoo news Haliaeetus, 18 Apr 2024
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Suraloka Interactive Zoo News Mossman Joe, 16 Apr 2024
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Asahiyama Zoo Chimpanzees Tomoko Kitamura, 6 May 2024 at 1:50 AM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 zooatlas, 4 Oct 2022
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Johor Zoo aramacao, 19 Feb 2024
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    14. Maldives

      Discussion about zoos in Maldives

    15. Mongolia

      Discussion about zoos in Mongolia
      Latest: a wild life trip to Monoglia TinoPup, 26 Jun 2022
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    16. Myanmar

      Latest: Yangon Zoo News vogelcommando, 25 Feb 2020
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    17. Nepal

      Latest: Central Zoo, Jawalakhel Species List Northwestern Wolf, 25 Oct 2023
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    18. Pakistan

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Islamabad Zoo Batto, 6 Dec 2023
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Manila Zoo snowleopard, 29 Nov 2023
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Wildlife watching in Singapore Dr. Wolverine, 6 May 2024 at 7:40 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news baekho100, 23 Apr 2024
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: Sri Lankan National Zoo Kestrel, 26 Aug 2023
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news ISAO, 20 Apr 2024
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news Zz123, 10 Apr 2024
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Pangolins at Saigon zoo TeaLovingDave, 29 Dec 2023
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Latin American Elephant Population carlos55, 21 Mar 2024
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    2. Antigua and Barbuda

      Latest: Conservation activities in Antigua and Barbuda Zoovolunteer, 29 Jun 2019
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    3. Argentina

      Latest: Mundo Marino news thread Ferni, 26 Feb 2024
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    4. Bahamas

      Latest: Review of Atlantis Bahamas Blackduiker, 26 Mar 2010
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    5. Barbados

      Discussion about zoos in Barbados
      Latest: RAMSAR Wetland Deliberately Destroyed S Byers, 7 Sep 2020
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    6. Belize

      Latest: Belize Zoo Species List and Review Neil chace, 7 Apr 2024
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    7. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo News Great Argus, 29 Jan 2024
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    8. Bolivia

      Latest: Vesty Pakos Zoo News Jungle Man, 20 Jun 2020
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    9. Brazil

      Latest: Parque de Cotia (new zoo in São Paulo) Kenzo Reis Tatizawa, 2 Apr 2024
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo news WhistlingKite24, 15 Jul 2023
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Cali Zoo News Kifaru Bwana, 29 Mar 2024
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    12. Costa Rica

      Latest: ZooAve/Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center Full Species List birdsandbats, 30 Mar 2024
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    13. Cuba

      Latest: Zoos in Cuba DanKoehl, 22 Aug 2022
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    14. Dominica

      Latest: Parrot Conservation and research centre vogelcommando, 28 Mar 2016
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    15. Dominican Republic

      Discussion about zoos in Dominican Republic
      Latest: Southern White Rhinos Animallover23, 13 Feb 2024
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    16. Ecuador

      Latest: Ecuador 2024 aramacao, 17 Apr 2024
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    17. Falkland Islands

      Latest: Falkland Islands conservation lintworm, 20 Apr 2019
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    18. Guatemala

      Discussion about zoos in Guatemala
      Latest: Zoológico La Aurora News WhistlingKite24, 3 Jan 2024
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    19. Honduras

      Discussion about zoos in Honduras

    20. Panama

      Discussion about zoos in Panama
      Latest: MRJ discovers the Neotropics MRJ, 14 Apr 2024
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    21. Paraguay

      Discussion about zoos in Paraguay
      Latest: Zoo de Encarnacion - Paraguay vogelcommando, 9 Oct 2016
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    22. Peru

      Latest: Lima summer 2024 aramacao, 17 Apr 2024
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    23. Trinidad & Tobago

      Latest: Asa Wright Nature Centre Terry Thomas, 3 Apr 2018
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    24. Uruguay

      Latest: Bioparque M'Bopicuá now has a Facebook page Arizona Docent, 10 Nov 2019
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    25. Venezuela

      Latest: Caricuao Zoo vogelcommando, 3 Jun 2022
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  10. Africa & Middle East

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

      Latest: Zootierliste Africa Mr Gharial, 4 Jan 2024
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    2. Botswana

      Discussion about zoos in Botswana
      Latest: Chobe National Park visit MRJ, 5 May 2022
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    3. Canary Islands

      Latest: Onshow Parrots List at Loro Parque 2022 Sicarius, 8 Apr 2024
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Slapdash species list for Alexandria Zoo (12/23) komodoskar, 23 Apr 2024
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    5. Ethiopia

      Latest: Ethiopian zoo at Unity Park is open OkapiJohn, 24 Feb 2023
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    6. Gabon

      Discussion about zoos in Gabon
      Latest: Anyone been to Gabon? Chlidonias, 22 Apr 2019
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    7. Ghana

      Discussion about zoos in Ghana
      Latest: Species Lists for Accra and Kumasi Fresco3, 1 Mar 2024
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    8. Iran

      Latest: Pardisan Park Species List (1975 masterplan) J I N X, 4 Sep 2023
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Ramat Gan Safari and Zoo Jana, 9 Apr 2024
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    10. Ivory Coast

      Latest: Abidjan Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 11 Sep 2020
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    11. Jordan

      Latest: Jordan jwer, 3 Apr 2014
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    12. Kenya

      Latest: Mountain bongo news thread - Kenya Kifaru Bwana, 26 Jan 2024
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    13. Kuwait

      Latest: Expansion And Revitalization Planned Zooplantman, 14 Dec 2018
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    14. Madagascar

      Latest: Propitrek : 3 weeks through Northern Madagascar Rayane, 18 Feb 2024
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius
      Latest: zoos in maritius ilovetimberdoodles, 8 Mar 2024
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    16. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo, Morocco Animallover23, 7 Feb 2024
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia
      Latest: Zoos and other animal related places of Nambia ilovetimberdoodles, 8 Mar 2024
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    18. Nigeria

      Latest: St. Marks Animal Rescue Foundation - Lagos vogelcommando, 11 Nov 2021
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Pandas coming to Qatar! Skukuza, 20 Oct 2022
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    20. Rwanda

      Latest: Ellen DeGeneres Campus Kifaru Bwana, 17 Jan 2021
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    21. Saudi Arabia

      Latest: Osaylan Wildlife Park vogelcommando, 17 Feb 2022
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    22. Senegal

      Latest: Dakar zoo Arizona Docent, 13 Apr 2014
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    23. Seychelles

      Discussion about zoos in Seychelles
      Latest: Seychelles birds and where to find them Mr Gharial, 22 May 2022
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    24. Somalia

      Latest: Somalia? TeaLovingDave, 21 Apr 2019
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    25. South Africa

      Latest: Pretoria Zoo news marmolady, 20 Apr 2024
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    26. Tanzania

      Latest: Kipunji Quest, Lintworm goes to Tanzania lintworm, 7 Aug 2017
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    27. The Gambia

      Latest: Observations on conservation in The Gambia Zoovolunteer, 30 Apr 2023
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    28. Tunisia

      Latest: Tunis Zoo Animallover23, 4 Mar 2024
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    29. Uganda

      Latest: MRJ Does Uganda - a travel blog MRJ, 24 Jun 2023
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Seih Al Bardi Kabeer Safari Park - Sharjah Mr.Ivory, 23 Apr 2024
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    31. Zambia

      Discussion about zoos in Zambia

    32. Zimbabwe

      Latest: Victoria Falls Snake Park MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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