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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: Zoos that lead in breeding certain species Austin the Sengi, 29 Nov 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Masterplan of my "absolute" zoo CrashMegaraptor, 29 Nov 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    3. Challenges, Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Challenges we set for our members, plus quizzes, competitions, games and so on
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Global 2021 pipaluk, 29 Nov 2021 at 12:39 PM
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      Challenges, 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: Exhibition - Miss Clara and the Celebrity Beast in Art, 1500-1860 Tim May, 25 Nov 2021 at 6:07 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: You will believe a shark can roar: Zoological malpractice in Hollywood. Randomname0183, 29 Nov 2021 at 9:21 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: Barcelona Zoo Map from 2012 Daniel Funk, 27 Nov 2021 at 2:40 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! BetoYoung, 29 Nov 2021 at 12:25 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: EOL Bengal Tiger, 3 Oct 2021
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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 Germany! Platypusboy, 23 Nov 2021 at 3:23 PM
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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: Things That Irritate You on the Forum Ebirah766, 29 Nov 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: ZooChat is 18 years old! Simon Hampel, 26 Oct 2021
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: MSU/East Lansing meet-up. Azamat Shackleford, 3 Sep 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: Things That Irritate You in Life Batto, 29 Nov 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Positive Wildlife News UngulateNerd92, 28 Nov 2021 at 11:44 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 Julio C Castro, 27 Nov 2021 at 8:31 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Hello Fishkeepers Great Argus, 3 Nov 2021
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Exploring What’s on my Doorstep: WhistlingKite24 does South-east Queensland WhistlingKite24, 29 Nov 2021 at 10:34 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 News 2021 Jambo, 29 Nov 2021 at 8:36 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, 5 Aug 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: EAZA Proposal to Cull Adult Male Gorillas Pertinax, 29 Nov 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    2. Armenia

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

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg - News and Discussion MRJ, 19 Nov 2021
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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 thread KevinB, 25 Nov 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 21 Nov 2021
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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 amur leopard, 30 Jul 2021
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Plzen zoo news Antoine, 27 Nov 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Give Zoo News MennoPebesma, 8 Nov 2021
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Platypusboy, 28 Nov 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    14. France

      Latest: Mulhouse Zoo Antoine, 27 Nov 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Dortmund zoo news JurassicMax, 29 Nov 2021 at 11:55 AM
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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, 26 Nov 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    19. Iceland

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

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Animals R AMAZING!, 23 Nov 2021 at 2:13 AM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Faunistico Valcorba news Marco Penello, 17 Nov 2021
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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. 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: Berkenhof´s Tropical Zoo JurassicMax, 28 Nov 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand zoo Nicole Thiessen, 9 Oct 2021
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Bunch of news from Lodz JurassicMax, 29 Nov 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Zoo Mr.Ivory, 29 Sep 2021
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Zoo Brasov & Tirgu-Mures Pig-nosed turtle, 27 Aug 2021
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow zoo csartie, 26 Nov 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia Onychorhynchus coronatus, 20 Jun 2021
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bojnice Zoo Jana, 23 Nov 2021 at 1:45 PM
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Oasys Mini Hollywood news Jana, 27 Nov 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Orsa Bear Park WanderingDragon, 27 Nov 2021 at 10:17 PM
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Dählhölzli news JurassicMax, 26 Nov 2021 at 8:10 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Bursa Zoo PossumRoach, 10 Jul 2021
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Taigan Safari Park littleRedPanda, 15 Oct 2021
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Chester Zoo News 2021 Mayki, 29 Nov 2021 at 1:43 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 John Marchwick, 29 Nov 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Discussion thread 2021 GorillaFan15, 29 Nov 2021 at 12:44 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Africam Safari News carlos55, 12 Sep 2021
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    4. United States

      Latest: Formerly kept Species Zoo Tampa/Lowry Park Zoo SwampDonkey, 29 Nov 2021 at 1:02 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aardvark250 ranking his zoo visited aardvark250, 19 Nov 2021
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Dhaka Zoo vogelcommando, 17 May 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, 27 Oct 2021
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    6. China

      Latest: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom news snowleopard, 23 Nov 2021 at 3:43 AM
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park vogelcommando, 4 Aug 2021
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    8. India

      Latest: Hyderabad/Nehru Zoo Smaggledagle, 23 Nov 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: The Sumatran Elephant Population in Captivity Mr.Ivory, 29 Nov 2021 at 2:38 AM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Kobe animal kingdom PossumRoach, 27 Nov 2021 at 12:41 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 Kifaru Bwana, 1 Jun 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: Talarak Foundation vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2021
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 26 Nov 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Rhinos in South Korean zoos dt644, 12 Jun 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, 13 Nov 2021
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: New Zoo Project Zz123, 25 Oct 2021
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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 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: Species list for Bioparque do Rio Enzo, 15 Nov 2021
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Central & South American Asian & African Elephant Population Elephantelephant, 15 Oct 2021
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Safari Park Rancagua vogelcommando, 7 Aug 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 Kifaru Bwana, 10 Oct 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: Zoológico La Aurora News WhistlingKite24, 2 Nov 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 WhistlingKite24, 5 Aug 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: Kinshasa Zoo Monty, 21 Nov 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 zoomaniac, 11 Aug 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: Tehran Zoo News vogelcommando, 5 Jul 2021
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Hai Park News Smaggledagle, 3 Sep 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 Karen McGovern, 16 Sep 2021
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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: St. Marks Animal Rescue Foundation - Lagos vogelcommando, 11 Nov 2021
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Al Khor Zoo Nix, 1 Aug 2021
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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 Nix, 6 Oct 2021
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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: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi planned csartie, 27 Nov 2021 at 2:36 PM
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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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