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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: What animals have you seen both in the wild and in zoos? Neil chace, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:14 PM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Spec. Zoo Design questions Haliaeetus, 30 Nov 2023 at 7:44 PM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Europe 2023 Haliaeetus, 1 Dec 2023 at 12:45 PM
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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: The Hemmel's Pseudo-Melanistic Jaguar Newt, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:59 PM
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  2. Resources & Media

    Resources about zoos, wildlife and animal conservation

    1. TV, Movies, Books about Zoos & Wildlife

      Television shows, movies, books about zoos or wildlife. Documentaries, reality shows, etc.
      Latest: Zoo History Books Nelmeltell, 30 Nov 2023 at 1:38 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 TeaLovingDave, 1 Dec 2023 at 3:18 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo DLC Ideas James Barber, 1 Dec 2023 at 8:56 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Persecution of Hen Harriers Strathmorezoo, 30 Nov 2023 at 10:11 PM
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  3. Community

    Discussion for or about the ZooChat community

    1. New Member Introductions

      New to ZooChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Greetings Terry Thomas, 23 Nov 2023
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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: Thread of the Year 2023: Nominations CMP, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:07 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions sluwone, 26 Nov 2023 at 11:56 AM
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Where to visit in Boston? TinoPup, 17 Nov 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: Favourite Orangutan Species Dr. Wolverine, 1 Dec 2023 at 12:29 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Zoochat Big Year 2023 Osedax, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:04 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: How feasible would it be to photograph the following birds? Prochilodus246, 28 Nov 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: What pets/animals do you currently have? Osedax, 27 Nov 2023 at 1:12 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Monarto Safari Park News 2023 Zorro, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:17 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 Matt_C, 18 Sep 2022
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Butterfly Creek News WhistlingKite24, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:06 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 Al, 26 Nov 2023 at 8:12 AM
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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: Lowland Gorillas in Europe 2023 Pandaboi, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:56 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 KevinB, 1 Dec 2023 at 6:20 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: Zoo Antwerpen news 2023 Perseus6, 29 Nov 2023 at 7:51 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: Dvůr Králové JurassicMax, 28 Nov 2023 at 8:59 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Aalborg zoo news masonstar, 29 Nov 2023 at 2:45 PM
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Mymmeli, 29 Nov 2023 at 7:20 AM
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    14. France

      Latest: Zooparc de Beauval news 2023 Haliaeetus, 1 Dec 2023 at 11:32 AM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Wilhelma zoo, Stuttgart Osedax, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:30 AM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece scb, 29 Oct 2023
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Zoo Gyor News lintworm, 15 Nov 2023
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    19. Iceland

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

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Babyrousa, 26 Nov 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Natura Viva news JurassicMax, 29 Oct 2023
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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 Cobi, 15 Nov 2023
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    25. Luxembourg

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

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News JurassicMax, 28 Nov 2023 at 8:49 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: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO news 2023 MennoPebesma, 1 Dec 2023 at 3:35 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Expansion for Polaria Ned, 29 Nov 2023 at 7:21 PM
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    32. Poland

      Latest: News from Warsaw KevinB, 1 Dec 2023 at 6:14 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Zoo Jola, 18 Oct 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 Cat-Man, 17 Nov 2023
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    36. Serbia

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

      Latest: Bojnice Zoo Haliaeetus, 1 Dec 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Bioparc Valencia News BenFoxster, 29 Nov 2023 at 2:29 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Orsa Bear Park meerkat1000, 20 Nov 2023
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Abenteuerland Walter Zoo - Gossau / St. Gallen Haliaeetus, 27 Nov 2023 at 5:44 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo conservationistdude, 21 Nov 2023
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    43. Ukraine

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

      Latest: Twycross Zoo News 2023 Pandaboi, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:55 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American Asian and African Elephant Populations: Discussion and Speculation Jambo, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:10 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2023 hyena142, 1 Dec 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Guadalajara Zoo Review carlos55, 1 Dec 2023 at 9:10 PM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Dallas Zoo News 2023 King of Komodo Dragons, 1 Dec 2023 at 10:16 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 Spaceship - the new World’s biggest aquarium Jambo, 15 Nov 2023
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Tuen Mun Park Reptile House - the impressive Mangrove monitor Sik Chung Lam, 4 Oct 2023
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    8. India

      Latest: India's Richest Family Building World's Largest Zoo Jana, 20 Nov 2023
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: BX OceaLife - New Oceanarium in Bintaro Fargusno, 28 Nov 2023 at 8:52 AM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: What are some unique and rare species in Japan? PossumRoach, 25 Nov 2023 at 11:57 PM
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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: Triang at Zoo Negara NathanTheAsian, 29 Nov 2023 at 10:14 PM
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    14. Maldives

      Discussion about zoos in Maldives

    15. Mongolia

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

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

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

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Karachi Zoo - Pakistan Dassie rat, 22 Oct 2023
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Manila Zoo snowleopard, 29 Nov 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Species to See at Mandai NathanTheAsian, 1 Dec 2023 at 11:57 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Zebra escapes Seoul Children's Grand Park, roams streets of Seoul dt644, 24 Oct 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, 25 Nov 2023 at 9:06 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news Zz123, 20 Oct 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: Coral World Ocean Park News Smaggledagle, 22 Nov 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 Great Argus, 15 Oct 2023
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    8. Bolivia

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

      Latest: A database of giraffes in Brazilian zoos Enzo, 23 Nov 2023
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    10. Chile

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

      Latest: Zoológico de Barranquilla News WhistlingKite24, 21 Oct 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: Zoológico La Aurora News WhistlingKite24, 26 Oct 2023
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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 aramacao, 31 Oct 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 Kifaru Bwana, 11 Nov 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: Negev Zoo (Zoological Garden of Beersheba) Tea Rex, 23 Nov 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: History of Bongo in South African institutions Jambo, 14 Nov 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: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi planned Sicarius, 21 Oct 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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