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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: If you had a zoo, what 5 species would yo definitely have? dinosauria, 11 May 2021 at 3:25 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: A Promising Design? lowland anoa, 11 May 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: Keep Calm and Cup On - REDUX Onychorhynchus coronatus, 27 Dec 2020
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: London Zoo Broadwalk Paddocks question ZSH, 28 Apr 2021
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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: Animal Alphabet game. Dassie rat, 11 May 2021 at 7:49 PM
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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: Hello! David Matos Mendes, 27 Apr 2021
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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: Adding New Species to the Gallery! amur leopard, 11 May 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Discord Chatroom for ZooChat Simon Hampel, 18 Feb 2021
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    5. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Last-minute opening for 1-3 people to join me in Kenya (Feb 4th-13th, 2021) TeaLovingDave, 13 Jan 2021
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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: Snakes & Lizards AdrianW1963, 29 Apr 2021
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    2. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: What does everyone collect Zoo related ? TinoPup, 9 May 2021 at 10:50 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: How To Play ZT2 On Windows 10 64Bit? Mattaki, 10 May 2021 at 10:45 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Natural History Museum online lectures. Onychorhynchus coronatus, 17 Apr 2021
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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: Anybody here played Super Smash Bros? birdsandbats, 11 May 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Museum specimens could help fight the next pandemic UngulateNerd92, 11 May 2021 at 7:40 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: My collection of Subspecies Maguari, 5 May 2021 at 12:17 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: The Herp Thread Sheather, 9 May 2021 at 5:19 PM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary News WhistlingKite24, 11 May 2021 at 12:17 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 Chlidonias, 2 Mar 2021
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Hamilton Zoo News 2021 Zoofan15, 9 May 2021 at 2:24 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 DesertRhino150, 15 Apr 2021
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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 Nicole Thiessen, 9 May 2021 at 8:44 PM
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    2. Armenia

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

      Latest: News from Schonbrunn JurassicMax, 7 May 2021 at 9:50 AM
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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 2021 KevinB, 11 May 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

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

      Latest: News from Zagreb JurassicMax, 18 Apr 2021
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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: Prague Zoo News 2021 Jana, 8 May 2021 at 8:30 AM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Knuthenborg Safaripark Kifaru Bwana, 28 Apr 2021
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Marco Penello, 29 Mar 2021
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    14. France

      Latest: Mulhouse Zoo Antoine, 11 May 2021 at 7:19 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 2021 markmeier, 10 May 2021 at 6:59 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece CatDog, 5 Feb 2021
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Budapest Zoo news 2021 HungarianBison, 8 May 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Wildlife in Iceland Gigit, 28 Apr 2021
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News AthleticBinturong, 10 May 2021 at 4:55 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Zoom Torino news Mickey, 9 May 2021 at 4:31 PM
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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 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? Cat-Man, 29 Apr 2021
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo KevinB, 11 May 2021 at 12:19 PM
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    31. Norway

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

      Latest: News from Warsaw Zoofan15, 7 May 2021 at 8:39 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Oceanarium TeaLovingDave, 7 May 2021 at 11:58 PM
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    34. Romania

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

      Latest: New exhibit standards in Russia Elephas Maximus, 11 May 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 4 Mar 2021
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Košice Zoo News vogelcommando, 9 May 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo LegoOwl, 2 May 2021
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Zoobotanico Jerez SivatheriumGuy, 8 May 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo vogelcommando, 22 Apr 2021
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zürich Zoo News 2021 Kifaru Bwana, 7 May 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Bursa Zoo PossumRoach, 19 Apr 2021
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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: Britain’s tiger kings FBBird, 11 May 2021 at 8:15 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: Toucans in North American Zoos Dyl0526, 11 May 2021 at 3:47 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2021 TZFan, 11 May 2021 at 7:45 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Montezuma’s zoo or animal collection Onychorhynchus coronatus, 19 Apr 2021
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    4. United States

      Latest: Houston Zoo News 2021 geomorph, 11 May 2021 at 8:13 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: South-East Asia recommendations MRJ, 10 May 2021 at 12:25 PM
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park vogelcommando, 15 Mar 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 Stefan Verhoeven, 20 Mar 2021
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    6. China

      Latest: Shanghai Zoo News Charlie, 17 Apr 2021
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden vogelcommando, 8 Dec 2020
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    8. India

      Latest: Darjeeling Zoo news Kifaru Bwana, 27 Apr 2021
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Bali Safari and Marine Park Nandito, 11 May 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: IZoo news thread vogelcommando, 6 May 2021 at 8:18 AM
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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: Kuala Lumpur Mouse Deer Park MRJ, 16 Mar 2021
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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: Snow leopard rehabilitation Kifaru Bwana, 20 Mar 2021
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Philippine eagle vogelcommando, 12 Jan 2021
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Singapore Night Safari species list Casuarius_casuarius, 11 May 2021 at 4:34 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Rhinos in South Korean zoos dt644, 2 Mar 2021
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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 ISAO, 9 Apr 2021
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Chiang Mai Night Safari WhistlingKite24, 6 May 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Saigon Zoo Species List (2021) thejackal, 18 Apr 2021
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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: Buenos Aires Zoo WhistlingKite24, 5 Mar 2021
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 23 Mar 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) David Matos Mendes, 28 Apr 2021
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Old world monkeys in Latin American zoos Enzo, 13 Apr 2021
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo news carlos55, 25 Apr 2021
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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: National Zoo of Cuba carlos55, 17 Apr 2021
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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: 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, 18 Jan 2021
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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: Parque de las Leyendas - Lima Kifaru Bwana, 27 Jan 2021
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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: Los Chorros de Milla Zoo vogelcommando, 7 Dec 2020
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  10. Africa & Middle East

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

      Latest: Ex-presidents private zoo - Burkina Faso vogelcommando, 18 Mar 2021
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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 Jurek7, 7 Apr 2021
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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: Protection The asiatic cheetah African Grey, 18 Mar 2021
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Jerusalem Biblical Zoo News WhistlingKite24, 3 May 2021
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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, 6 May 2021 at 5:57 PM
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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: Lost wildlife of Morocco Onychorhynchus coronatus, 4 Jan 2021
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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 vogelcommando, 14 Dec 2020
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    20. Rwanda

      Latest: Ellen DeGeneres Campus Kifaru Bwana, 17 Jan 2021
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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: Johannesburg zoo news WhistlingKite24, 10 May 2021 at 8:54 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: CTC Conservation Center news the racoon has spoken, 25 Mar 2021
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Al Ain Zoo JurassicMax, 3 Mar 2021
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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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