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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: Animals that you are for some reason scared of (Like really scared) demonmoth, 14 Aug 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Small Private Zoo Anmltrnr98, 14 Aug 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: Animal Alphabet game. Dassie rat, 14 Aug 2022 at 8:22 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: Help ID a vintage tiger photo! TeaLovingDave, 14 Aug 2022 at 7:14 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: Carl Hagenbeck's memories available for free birdsandbats, 13 Aug 2022 at 1:36 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: A Guidebook Library: TLD's year-long randomised walkthrough of zoo guides Chlidonias, 14 Aug 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Animals That Planet Zoo Needs! Sam R, 14 Aug 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: New Additions To Zootierliste Macaulay, 8 May 2022
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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 from California! Terry Thomas, 14 Aug 2022 at 1:54 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: You might belong or be on zoochat if... Enzo, 13 Aug 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions TNT, 29 Jul 2022
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: ABWAK Symposium Bubalus, 6 Mar 2022
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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 would you consider the "creepiest" mammal? Jambo, 14 Aug 2022 at 5:35 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Reckoning with the Racist Past of Bird Names gentle lemur, 14 Aug 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Animals That You Have No Luck With dillotest0, 13 Aug 2022 at 2:00 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Exotic Pets for sale at Pet Co.? birdsandbats, 4 Aug 2022
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Adelaide Zoo News 2022 Zoofan15, 14 Aug 2022 at 10:17 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 Chlidonias, 2 Mar 2021
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo Species List Zoofan15, 12 Aug 2022 at 4:35 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 WhistlingKite24, 6 Apr 2022
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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: Asian Elephants in Europe 2022 The Hedgehog, 13 Aug 2022 at 11:06 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur Astrobird, 2 Jul 2021
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    3. Austria

      Latest: News from Schonbrunn JurassicMax, 11 Aug 2022 at 12:27 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 Grodno vogelcommando, 11 Jul 2016
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    6. Belgium

      Latest: Planckendael News 2022 KevinB, 11 Aug 2022 at 3:58 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo TigerStripe, 30 Dec 2021
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: News from Zagreb JurassicMax, 3 Mar 2022
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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: Zoopark Chomutov xmoose, 13 Aug 2022 at 8:59 AM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Copenhagen Zoo news 2022 Mr.Ivory, 13 Aug 2022 at 11:25 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo Marco Penello, 27 Dec 2021
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Platypusboy, 6 Aug 2022
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    14. France

      Latest: News from La Boissiere Marcin, 9 Aug 2022 at 9:22 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Berlin dilemma Rayane, 13 Aug 2022 at 5:38 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece vogelcommando, 27 Jun 2022
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Debrecen Zoo HungarianBison, 12 Aug 2022 at 11:19 AM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga Sanctuary News ketoflukes, 11 Aug 2022 at 9:06 PM
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Babyrousa, 11 Aug 2022 at 4:19 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Faunistico Valcorba news Marco Penello, 28 Jul 2022
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo Greg G, 26 Jul 2020
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    23. Latvia

      Latest: Riga Zoo vogelcommando, 28 Jan 2021
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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 Hvedekorn, 3 Jul 2021
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    26. North Macedonia

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News JurassicMax, 13 Jan 2022
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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: Blijdorp News 2022 Blijdorpenaar, 13 Aug 2022 at 4:36 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Haugaland zoo Smannsaker, 6 Jun 2022
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Bunch of news from Lodz JurassicMax, 11 Aug 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Oceanarium ralph, 17 Jun 2022
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Do they still exist? Dassie rat, 9 Apr 2022
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow zoo Terka, 1 Aug 2022
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 4 Apr 2022
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bratislava Zoo JurassicMax, 8 Aug 2022 at 11:49 AM
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo ChefRaekwon, 17 Sep 2021
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Bioparc Valencia News KEEPER, 10 Aug 2022 at 6:36 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: News from Furuviksparken swedish beaver, 10 Jul 2022
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News JurassicMax, 11 Aug 2022 at 12:23 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Bursa Zoo PossumRoach, 17 Apr 2022
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Feldman Ökopark zeynep, 6 Jun 2022
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Marwell 2022 News JamesB, 14 Aug 2022 at 9:48 AM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: Gibbons, Geladas, and Guenons Galore! -- Primates in North America drill, 14 Aug 2022 at 3:53 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Greater Vancouver Zoo News Proud Peacock, 13 Aug 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: BlackJaguar - White tiger Foundation TinoPup, 6 Aug 2022
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    4. United States

      Latest: San Diego Zoo news 2022 Great Argus, 14 Aug 2022 at 8:13 AM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Chushul Zoo - Lhasa - Tibet Ding Lingwei, 13 Jun 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 vogelcommando, 12 Aug 2022 at 9:45 PM
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    6. China

      Latest: Zoo news from Xining Zoo vogelcommando, 8 Jul 2022
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park aardvark250, 21 Jul 2022
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    8. India

      Latest: Darjeeling Zoo news Kifaru Bwana, 22 Jul 2022
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Jurug Zoo. Solo Fargusno, 13 Aug 2022 at 2:53 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Nasu animal kingdom PossumRoach, 12 Aug 2022 at 5:59 PM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 Kifaru Bwana, 31 Dec 2020
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Giant panda born Zoofan15, 26 May 2022
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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 at 7:39 PM
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Philippine eagle WhistlingKite24, 2 Jun 2022
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 13 Aug 2022 at 7:36 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news dt644, 3 May 2022
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: Species Formerly Kept at Dehiwala Zoo (National Zoo of Sri Lanka) Kestrel, 6 Aug 2022
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news ISAO, 11 Jul 2022
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Thanyaburi Mini Zoo - Pathum Thani noobmaster69, 5 Aug 2022
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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. Antigua and Barbuda

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

      Latest: Buenos Aires Zoo WhistlingKite24, 5 Apr 2022
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    3. Bahamas

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

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo Sarus Crane, 3 Sep 2021
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    6. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Dolphin Quest - Bermuda vogelcommando, 18 Nov 2019
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    7. Bolivia

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

      Latest: Parque de Cotia (new zoo in São Paulo) BetoYoung, 10 Aug 2022 at 9:39 PM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Latin American Elephant Population Yazziel, 27 Jun 2022
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo news WhistlingKite24, 11 Jun 2022
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Cali Zoo News vogelcommando, 9 Apr 2022
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    12. Costa Rica

      Latest: Herpetofauna in Costa Rican Zoos AWP, 15 Jul 2019
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    13. Cuba

      Latest: National Zoo of Cuba carlos55, 24 Jun 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: Zoos of Ecuador carlos55, 14 Apr 2021
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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 Penshet, 31 Jul 2022
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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: Duhok Zoo - Iraq vogelcommando, 28 Feb 2022
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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 ShonenJake13, 24 Jun 2022
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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 Jurek7, 27 Dec 2020
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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 Simon Hampel, 20 Apr 2019
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    8. Iran

      Latest: Tehran zoo news Mr.Ivory, 5 Jan 2022
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Ramat Gan Safari and Zoo WhistlingKite24, 17 May 2022
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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 Karen McGovern, 26 Jul 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: Lion Park of Drarga - Agadir vogelcommando, 19 Jan 2022
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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! Zooplantman, 23 May 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 Nix, 11 Aug 2022 at 2:29 PM
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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: Photos from The Gambia? Angel, 4 Jul 2020
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    28. Tunisia

      Latest: Tunis Zoo vogelcommando, 2 Mar 2017
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    29. Uganda

      Latest: A visit to UWEC on 6th May 2022 Smaggledagle, 8 May 2022
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi planned Westcoastperson, 5 Aug 2022
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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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