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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: Best Indoor Housing for Great Apes Neil chace, 5 Jun 2023 at 1:36 AM
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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 Mr Gharial, 4 Jun 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Global 2023 - 10th Anniversary Special! Keith, 4 Jun 2023 at 9:44 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: Looking for Molly -Taxidermy -Melbourne zoo 1924 lOOKING FOR MOLLY, 14 May 2023
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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: Zoos in the Movies snowleopard, 3 Jun 2023 at 4:07 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: Miniature Animal Figure Collection Great Argus, 4 Jun 2023 at 10:25 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Unnecessary Zoo Tycoon 2 Animals ZooElephantsMan, 30 May 2023 at 5:24 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Arkive is closing. dillotest0, 31 May 2023 at 10:40 AM
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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! JurassicMax, 2 Jun 2023 at 7:16 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: What does (2.4) mean? Mac, 4 Jun 2023 at 8:41 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions Mac, 30 May 2023 at 9:53 AM
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: IZES 2023 Banham Zoo MikeG, 8 May 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: Things That Irritate You in Life UngulateNerd92, 4 Jun 2023 at 3:39 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Zoochat Big Year 2023 WalkingAgnatha, 5 Jun 2023 at 3:29 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: June Photo Showcasing(2023) Julio C Castro, 4 Jun 2023 at 9:35 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? Nile Hippo Expert, 7 May 2023
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Taronga Zoo News 2023 Zoofan15, 5 Jun 2023 at 12:11 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 Matt_C, 18 Sep 2022
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: WalkingAgnatha's Blitz Across the South Island WalkingAgnatha, 5 Jun 2023 at 3:25 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, 1 Feb 2023
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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: European zoo questions for trip PossumRoach, 3 Jun 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur zooatlas, 4 Oct 2022
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg - News and Discussion Batto, 20 May 2023
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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 KevinB, 1 Jun 2023 at 8:13 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 3 May 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: Prague Zoo News 2023 PossumRoach, 5 Jun 2023 at 1:24 AM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Copenhagen Zoo news 2023 WhistlingKite24, 30 May 2023 at 8:42 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo vogelcommando, 15 Dec 2022
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Ahtari zoo Mymmeli, 2 Jun 2023 at 6:58 PM
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    14. France

      Latest: Zoo Bassin d'Arcachon news Okavango, 4 Jun 2023 at 1:41 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 2023 Sneeuwpanter, 3 Jun 2023 at 9:48 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece JurassicMax, 10 Apr 2023
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Sosto Zoo news HungarianBison, 28 Apr 2023
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    19. Iceland

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

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News Babyrousa, 2 Jun 2023 at 9:30 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Bioparco di Roma Inquiry Smaggledagle, 29 May 2023
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo Haliaeetus, 18 Feb 2023
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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 Kakapo, 21 Aug 2022
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    26. North Macedonia

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News masonstar, 19 May 2023
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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: Wildlands Adventure Zoo News 2023 MennoPebesma, 4 Jun 2023 at 8:16 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand zoo Nicole Thiessen, 14 May 2023
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2023 JurassicMax, 9 May 2023
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo Santo Inacio news vogelcommando, 29 Mar 2023
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    34. Romania

      Latest: How is the zoo at Bucharest? Otorongo, 22 Sep 2022
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow zoo dillotest0, 19 May 2023
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    36. Serbia

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

      Latest: Ranč pri Žiline - its owner killed by lions Jana, 19 May 2023
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Terra Natura, Benidorm SivatheriumGuy, 2 Jun 2023 at 4:38 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Parken Zoo news 2015 zoofanbelgium, 12 Apr 2023
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News lintworm, 4 Jun 2023 at 12:25 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Lion attack in Antalya PossumRoach, 24 May 2023
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Zoos of Ukraine 2022 zooatlas, 20 Dec 2022
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: West Midland Safari Park 2023 Nile Hippo Expert, 4 Jun 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: Parrots in North America DesertTortoise, 5 Jun 2023 at 2:34 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2023 Akula, 4 Jun 2023 at 11:35 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Chapultepec Zoo news carlos55, 10 May 2023
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    4. United States

      Latest: Smithsonian National Zoo News 2023 NAIB Volunteer, 5 Jun 2023 at 3:29 AM
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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: Shanghai Zoo News GeeZee, 9 May 2023
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong Zoo Species list Charlie, 24 Jan 2023
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    8. India

      Latest: Bengaluru or Mysuru Zoo while I’m here? Kestrel, 29 Apr 2023
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: BRIN Animalium news Fargusno, 3 Jun 2023 at 6:45 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Tokyo - Ueno Zoo Nile Hippo Expert, 27 May 2023
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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: Malayan tigers in Asian zoos Ceylonpanther, 24 Oct 2022
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    14. Maldives

      Discussion about zoos in Maldives

    15. Mongolia

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

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

      Latest: zoo Kathmandu (Nepal) Kifaru Bwana, 12 May 2020
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    18. Pakistan

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: The Zoos of Pakistan vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2022
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    19. Philippines

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

      Latest: WRS Mandai expansion plans Zooish, 3 Jun 2023 at 5:32 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Zebra escapes Seoul Children's Grand Park, roams streets of Seoul dt644, 23 May 2023
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: 100,000 Toque Macaques to be exported to China Kestrel, 21 Apr 2023
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news ISAO, 25 May 2023
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Chiang Mai Zoo, Thailand Zz123, 20 Apr 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: Latin American Elephant Population ZCChip, 14 May 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 Smaggledagle, 23 Feb 2023
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    8. Bolivia

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

      Latest: Parque de Cotia (new zoo in São Paulo) BetoYoung, 9 May 2023
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo news WhistlingKite24, 7 Jan 2023
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Zoologico Santa Fe - Medellin Cat-Man, 15 Mar 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: Zoos of Ecuador carlos55, 14 Apr 2021
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    17. Falkland Islands

      Latest: Falkland Islands conservation lintworm, 20 Apr 2019
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    18. Guatemala

      Discussion about zoos in Guatemala
      Latest: Zoo La Aurora: Species List Carlos M, 8 Jun 2022
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    19. Honduras

      Discussion about zoos in Honduras

    20. Panama

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

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

      Latest: Huachipa Zoo, Peru Pepe, 11 Apr 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: Duhok Zoo - Iraq vogelcommando, 28 Feb 2022
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    2. Botswana

      Discussion about zoos in Botswana
      Latest: Chobe National Park visit MRJ, 5 May 2022
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    3. Canary Islands

      Latest: Onshow Parrots List at Loro Parque 2022 ShonenJake13, 1 Feb 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: Intruder Mauled at Accra Zoo Fresco3, 30 Aug 2022
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    8. Iran

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

      Latest: Ramat Gan Safari and Zoo Tea Rex, 14 Apr 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: Johannesburg zoo news Smaggledagle, 5 May 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, 8 Apr 2023
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi planned LiSom, 25 May 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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