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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: Food in the Zoo - Highs and Lows? Strathmorezoo, 2 Oct 2023 at 9:16 PM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Themes for spec zoos in February 2024 (poll) Haliaeetus, 1 Oct 2023 at 6:24 PM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Europe 2023 TeaLovingDave, 2 Oct 2023 at 1:14 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: PineValley , The Devon Wildlife Park Ltd , Follygate , Okehampton Devon (1969-1975) Clare Elliott, 1 Oct 2023 at 8:11 AM
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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: Zoos in the Movies Brum, 29 Sep 2023 at 4:27 PM
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    2. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: Index of historical articles/issues of International Zoo News - curated by TLD Tim May, 25 Sep 2023
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! Fallax, 28 Sep 2023 at 3:13 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Safari Cards (1970-90's) TinoPup, 20 Sep 2023
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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: What's Up Everybody! Terry Thomas, 26 Sep 2023 at 1:42 AM
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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: New Gallery Request Thread 2022 felis silvestris, 1 Oct 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions Flyer.Nick, 22 Aug 2023
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Where to visit in Boston? Hunterhorn, 27 Aug 2023
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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: The Meme Thread Zoofan15, 2 Oct 2023 at 9:20 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Chlidonias versus Vanuatu Chlidonias, 2 Oct 2023 at 7:25 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Best "all-rounder" camera birdsandbats, 5 Sep 2023
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Most exotic animals seen on the pet trade Sicarius, 28 Sep 2023 at 11:25 PM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Melbourne Zoo News 2023 BasecatXD, 2 Oct 2023 at 9:34 PM
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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: Wellington Zoo News 2023 WhistlingKite24, 2 Oct 2023 at 3:12 AM
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    10. Niue

      Latest: Niue has a duck. But just one. Hix, 12 Dec 2018
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    11. Papua New Guinea

      Latest: Port Moresby Nature Park Smaggledagle, 6 Jul 2023
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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? SpinyLiving, 20 Apr 2019
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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: Trends in European zoo collections in the 21st century Brum, 2 Oct 2023 at 7:23 PM
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    2. Armenia

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

      Latest: News from Schonbrunn HOMIN96, 2 Oct 2023 at 6:37 PM
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Baku Zoo reopens after renovations PossumRoach, 8 Oct 2021
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    5. Belarus

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

      Latest: Planckendael News 2023 Perseus6, 28 Sep 2023 at 5:27 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo Nile Hippo Expert, 22 Sep 2023
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: News from Zagreb vogelcommando, 20 Jan 2023
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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 JurassicMax, 2 Oct 2023 at 7:36 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: The Blue Planet joe, 1 Oct 2023 at 12:27 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo Aramar, 24 Sep 2023
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki aeemeli, 20 Sep 2023
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    14. France

      Latest: Parc Animalier de Sainte Croix Haliaeetus, 2 Oct 2023 at 5:36 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Wilhelma zoo, Stuttgart JurassicMax, 2 Oct 2023 at 5:30 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece JurassicMax, 30 Sep 2023 at 2:22 PM
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Szeged Zoo Nile Hippo Expert, 29 Aug 2023
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    19. Iceland

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

      Latest: Orang/Siamang enquiry ajmcwhipsnade, 2 Oct 2023 at 8:45 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Zoo Falconara News JurassicMax, 30 Sep 2023 at 3:17 PM
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    22. Kazakhstan

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

      Latest: Riga Zoo mmpanterra, 24 Jun 2023
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    24. Lithuania

      Latest: Lithuanian Zoo (Kaunas Zoo) News Dassie rat, 23 Sep 2021
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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, 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46 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: Overloon zoo news KevinB, 2 Oct 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Akvariet i Bergen JurassicMax, 30 Sep 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Poznan New zoo news JurassicMax, 30 Sep 2023 at 2:29 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo Santo Inacio news vogelcommando, 29 Mar 2023
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Wisent re-introduction in Romenia Otorongo, 12 Sep 2023
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow zoo carlos55, 6 Sep 2023
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 24 Sep 2023
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bratislava Zoo Jana, 25 Aug 2023
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Bioparc Valencia News SivatheriumGuy, 29 Sep 2023 at 2:21 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Nordens Ark carl the birder, 30 Jul 2023
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Abenteuerland Walter Zoo - Gossau / St. Gallen JurassicMax, 30 Sep 2023 at 2:33 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: New Zoo in Istanbul (İstanbul Kuş Cenneti) PossumRoach, 3 Sep 2023
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Kyiv zoo DesertRhino150, 13 Sep 2023
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Durrell news Strathmorezoo, 2 Oct 2023 at 8:54 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American AZA/SSP African Lion Population Smaggledagle, 2 Oct 2023 at 7:56 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2023 TZFan, 2 Oct 2023 at 6:08 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Guadalajara Zoo Review WhistlingKite24, 8 Sep 2023
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    4. United States

      Latest: Hogle Zoo News zoocentral, 2 Oct 2023 at 9:19 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Chushul Zoo - Lhasa - Tibet equidae, 30 Aug 2022
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Tortoise Conservation Centre - Bhawal National Park vogelcommando, 25 Dec 2021
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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: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom news jwer, 1 Oct 2023 at 10:48 PM
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: My thoughts on my local aquarium theme park- Ocean Park's recent exhibit aardvark250, 4 Aug 2023
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    8. India

      Latest: Alipore Zoo News Junklekitteb, 2 Sep 2023
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Lost, rare, and non-existant media of Indonesian zoos and public aquariums Fargusno, 16 Sep 2023
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Tama Zoo News Dr. Wolverine, 1 Oct 2023 at 10:53 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: Taiping Zoo review, 31 May 2017 Goura, 29 Aug 2023
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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: zoo Kathmandu (Nepal) Kifaru Bwana, 12 May 2020
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    18. Pakistan

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: The Zoos of Pakistan vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2022
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Manila Zoo walmer88, 30 Jul 2023
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: WRS Mandai expansion plans Zooish, 2 Oct 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Bok-dong, The largest tusker and oldest male elephant of South Korea, was pass away. dt644, 6 Aug 2023
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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, 28 Sep 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news Zorro, 25 Sep 2023
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre vogelcommando, 2 Aug 2022
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Albino puma born in Nicaraguan zoo TinoPup, 6 Sep 2023
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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: Bioparque Temaikèn News vogelcommando, 7 Jan 2023
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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 MonkeyBat, 18 Aug 2022
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    7. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo News Smaggledagle, 14 Sep 2023
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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) BetoYoung, 2 Oct 2023 at 12:40 PM
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    10. Chile

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

      Latest: Zoologico Santa Fe - Medellin Cat-Man, 15 Mar 2023
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    12. Costa Rica

      Latest: Las Pumas Rescue Center and Sanctuary - Species List and Review ifesbob, 25 Mar 2023
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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: Elephants in the Dominican Republic ShowMeElephants, 11 Jun 2022
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    16. Ecuador

      Latest: Ecuador 2024 Dassie rat, 24 Aug 2023
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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: Zoo La Aurora: Species List Carlos M, 8 Jun 2022
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    19. Honduras

      Discussion about zoos in Honduras

    20. Panama

      Discussion about zoos in Panama
      Latest: Vision Visits Panama: The Quest for a Quetzal geomorph, 2 Jan 2020
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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: Huachipa Zoo, Peru MarkStables, 22 Aug 2023
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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: Job Opportunities - Middle East Zoo anna.happy, 25 Sep 2023
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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: Loro Parque Tenerife KevinB, 21 Aug 2023
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Giza Zoo News Jambo, 23 Mar 2021
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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: Conservation in Ghana Fresco3, 8 Jul 2023
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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 Tea Rex, 30 Aug 2023
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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: A Trip to Kenya – February 2016 elefante, 8 Nov 2022
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    13. Kuwait

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

      Latest: TNT's Madagascar Experience TNT, 12 Aug 2018
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius

    16. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo - Species list Mehdi, 3 Apr 2023
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    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: Johannesburg zoo news Smaggledagle, 17 Aug 2023
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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 vogelcommando, 2 Mar 2017
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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: Dubai Safari Park review anna.happy, 25 Sep 2023
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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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