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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: The most beautiful zoos Onychorhynchus coronatus, 28 Nov 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    2. Fantasy Zoos

      Dream up your own zoo, exhibit or animal collection. Any discussion about "what if" imaginings or ideas belong here.
      Latest: Mixed species enclosures Mr Gharial, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: British Isles Cup Redux - FINALS - Dublin/Fota vs Bristol/Wildplace pipaluk, 28 Nov 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Asian Openbills In Captivity Sarus Crane, 28 Nov 2020 at 5:12 AM
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  2. Community

    Discussion for or about the ZooChat community

    1. Challenges, Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Challenges we set for our members, plus quizzes, competitions, games and so on
      Latest: Guess the Zoo Advent Calender Game CrashMegaraptor, 28 Nov 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    2. New Member Introductions

      New to ZooChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Greetings from me Kifaru Bwana, 27 Nov 2020 at 1:45 PM
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    3. 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: Deleting media Simon Hampel, 26 Nov 2020 at 1:12 AM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: ZooChat is 17 years old! TheGerenuk, 19 Oct 2020
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    5. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Live Webinar - Zoos and Slow Loris Conservation Onychorhynchus coronatus, 13 Apr 2020
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  3. 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: How would you rank the Handbook of the Mammals of the World volumes? PossumRoach, 27 Nov 2020 at 7:28 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: Zoo guide books, inventories & even a studbook for sale MJB, 25 Nov 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Detroit Zoo in Minecraft [WIP] CheeseChameleon2007, 28 Nov 2020 at 4:13 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Adventures in Google Searching Animals CheeseChameleon2007, 27 Nov 2020 at 3:17 PM
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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: Rarely seen events Dassie rat, 28 Nov 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: IUCN's 100 most Endangered species-Thoughts. Tetzoo Quizzer, 28 Nov 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: November Photo Showcasing Arizona Docent, 5 Nov 2020
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Location Planning For Future Exotics Sarus Crane, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:39 PM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Australian and ( NZ) Elephants news and discussion toothlessjaws, 28 Nov 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    2. Christmas Island

      Discussion about zoos in Christmas Island
      Latest: Re-introduction of the Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink Onychorhynchus coronatus, 30 Oct 2019
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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: Aquarium des Lagons vogelcommando, 4 Aug 2020
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Elephants to leave Jambo, 26 Nov 2020 at 4:27 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 Kifaru Bwana, 17 Nov 2020
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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: Amur Tigers in Europe WanderingDragon, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur DDcorvus, 7 Oct 2020
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    3. Austria

      Latest: What is it like? Vienna Schonbrunn zoo ChunkyMunky pengopus, 21 Nov 2020
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Plans for Safaripark vogelcommando, 20 Dec 2016
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    5. Belarus

      Latest: Zoo Grodno vogelcommando, 11 Jul 2016
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    6. Belgium

      Latest: Pairi Daiza News 2020 Elephantelephant, 27 Nov 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 21 Oct 2020
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: News from Zagreb LegoOwl, 20 Apr 2020
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    9. Cyprus

      Latest: Pafos Bird And Animal Park news thread vogelcommando, 11 Aug 2020
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Zoo Usti nad Labem General News Kifaru Bwana, 24 Nov 2020 at 7:31 AM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Munkholm Zoo for sale Hvedekorn, 25 Nov 2020 at 4:06 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo Shirokuma, 21 Nov 2020
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Shirokuma, 28 Nov 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    14. France

      Latest: French zoos will stay closed due to Covid-19 crisis Antoine, 25 Nov 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Tierpark Berlin news 2020 vogelcommando, 28 Nov 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece Brum, 16 Dec 2018
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Zoo Gyor News HungarianBison, 27 Nov 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga-release ? Gigit, 16 Oct 2020
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Pertinax, 25 Nov 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Zoom Torino news Kifaru Bwana, 19 Nov 2020
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    22. Kazakhstan

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

      Latest: Riga Zoo masonstar, 1 Jun 2020
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    24. Lithuania

      Latest: Lithuanian Sea Museum Giant Panda, 4 Dec 2017
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    25. Luxembourg

      Latest: Parc Merveilleux Grant Rhino, 25 Apr 2015
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    26. Macedonia

      Latest: Balkan lynx - Critically endangered ''Balkan cougar'' Arizona Docent, 2 Jul 2017
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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? Kifaru Bwana, 4 Jun 2019
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: Artis News Kifaru Bwana, 26 Nov 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand Dyreparken Visit vogelcommando, 10 Nov 2020
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Orientarium in Lodz Zoo Antoine, 27 Nov 2020 at 7:17 AM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo de Lagos news vogelcommando, 6 Nov 2020
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Wisent re-introduction in Romenia vogelcommando, 6 Aug 2020
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Muskox-farm - Volochanka vogelcommando, 17 Nov 2020
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 25 Sep 2020
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Košice Zoo News vogelcommando, 9 Nov 2020
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Olm-breeding Onychorhynchus coronatus, 5 Nov 2020
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    39. Spain

      Latest: AIZA and improving ex-situ/Native species conservation programs. SivatheriumGuy, 18 Nov 2020
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo Anton, 21 Nov 2020
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News vogelcommando, 11 Nov 2020
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo Jungle Man, 25 Oct 2020
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: New private zoo near Kiev Elephas Maximus, 1 Aug 2020
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: ZSL London Zoo News 2020 Panthera1981, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:45 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American Clouded Leopard Population Kifaru Bwana, 28 Nov 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Ecomuseum Zoo TZFan, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Chetumal Zoo News vogelcommando, 21 Nov 2020
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    4. United States

      Latest: Georgia Aquarium News SharkFinatic, 28 Nov 2020 at 9:41 AM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aardvark250 ranking his zoo visited aardvark250, 8 Nov 2020
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: New gharial breeding programme Kifaru Bwana, 30 Oct 2019
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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: Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre vogelcommando, 14 Jan 2020
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    6. China

      Latest: Chimelong Safari Park News Kifaru Bwana, 11 Nov 2020
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park Gavinj90, 10 Jun 2020
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    8. India

      Latest: Mumbai Zoo news vogelcommando, 28 Nov 2020 at 12:02 PM
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Faunaland News Nandito, 27 Nov 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Osaka Aquarium Stock List Translated Kifaru Bwana, 28 Nov 2020 at 8:30 AM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 Chlidonias, 28 Oct 2019
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Taiping Zoo and Night Safari Kifaru Bwana, 21 Oct 2020
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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, 7 Nov 2020
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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: Islamabad Zoo vogelcommando, 28 Nov 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Mari-it Wildlife and Conservation Park - Lambunao - Iloilo Kifaru Bwana, 10 Oct 2020
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Singapore Zoo News 2020 leone, 28 Nov 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news dt644, 15 Nov 2020
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: Sri Lankan National Zoo vogelcommando, 28 Oct 2019
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news vogelcommando, 27 Nov 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Gibbon Rehabilitation Project vogelcommando, 24 Nov 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Moon bear rescue vogelcommando, 16 Nov 2020
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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. Barbados

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

      Latest: Bioparque Temaikèn News WhistlingKite24, 11 Nov 2020
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo vogelcommando, 16 Jul 2020
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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: Belo Horizonte Zoo, species list David Matos Mendes, 27 Nov 2020 at 1:09 PM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Old world monkeys in Latin American zoos carlos55, 28 Nov 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo WhistlingKite24, 22 Oct 2020
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Zoologico Santa Fe - Medellin vogelcommando, 11 Aug 2020
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    12. Costa Rica

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

      Latest: Zoos and Aquarium of Havana - a review Onychorhynchus coronatus, 22 Oct 2020
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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: Dominican mystery toad vogelcommando, 8 Jan 2015
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    16. Ecuador

      Latest: Mashpi Eco-lodge amur leopard, 11 Jan 2020
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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 Onychorhynchus coronatus, 19 Sep 2020
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    19. Panama

      Discussion about zoos in Panama
      Latest: Vision Visits Panama: The Quest for a Quetzal geomorph, 2 Jan 2020
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    20. Paraguay

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

      Latest: Laboratorio de Estudios en Biodiversidad UPCH vogelcommando, 2 Aug 2020
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    22. Trinidad & Tobago

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

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

      Latest: Bararida Zoo vogelcommando, 17 Jan 2019
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  10. Africa & Middle East

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

      Latest: Al Nu’man Park News Zoofan15, 23 Jun 2020
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    2. Botswana

      Discussion about zoos in Botswana
      Latest: CARACAL - Kinsane MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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    3. Canary Islands

      Latest: Loro Parque Tenerife vogelcommando, 9 Oct 2020
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Giza Zoo News vogelcommando, 27 Mar 2019
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    5. Ethiopia

      Latest: Ethiopian zoo at Unity Park is open TheEthiopianWolf03, 6 Sep 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 vogelcommando, 19 Aug 2020
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Ramat Gan Safari and Zoo WanderingDragon, 4 Sep 2020
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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: Kenya Bans Export of Snakes to Zoos (and to pet dealers) overread, 31 Jan 2017
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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 ThomasNotTom, 12 Aug 2018
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius

    16. Morocco

      Latest: Crocopark - Agadir vogelcommando, 20 Nov 2020
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    18. Nigeria

      Latest: The state of Nigeria's zoos CheeseChameleon2007, 11 Nov 2020
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Al Khor Zoo Zooplantman, 2 Oct 2020
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    20. Rwanda

      Latest: Conservationist Killed By Rhinoceros Loxodonta Cobra, 8 Jun 2017
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    21. Saudi Arabia

      Latest: Ryiadh Safari - Nofa Wildlife Park vogelcommando, 30 Oct 2019
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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

    24. Somalia

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

      Latest: Noah's Ark in Kwazulu-Natal Mai Thai, 18 Nov 2020
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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: New zoos for Uganda vogelcommando, 21 Oct 2019
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Seih Al Bardi Kabeer Safari Park - Sharjah vogelcommando, 27 Nov 2020 at 9:27 AM
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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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