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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: Requiem Sharks in Captivity vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2020 at 7:00 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: Make a Mixed Species Exhibit For That Animal MonkeyBat, 10 Aug 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: Keep Calm and Cup On (Adsa), 18 May 2020
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: The change of zoos in Brazil through time (Belo Horizonte zoo) David Matos Mendes, 10 Aug 2020 at 6:28 PM
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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: ZooChat Challenge Europe 2020 Brum, 6 Aug 2020 at 5:13 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: Saiga guy reporting MonkeyBat, 9 Aug 2020 at 11:04 PM
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    3. ZooChat Community & Website

      About our community - who our members are, how things work around here, problems using the site and features you'd like to see!
      Latest: Adding New Species to the Gallery! vogelcommando, 9 Aug 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: 1,000,000 posts and 6,300 active users TheGerenuk, 6 Jun 2020
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    5. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Live Webinar - Zoos and Slow Loris Conservation Onychorhynchus coronatus, 13 Apr 2020
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  3. Resources & Media

    Resources about zoos, wildlife and animal conservation

    1. TV, Movies, Books about Zoos & Wildlife

      Television shows, movies, books about zoos or wildlife. Documentaries, reality shows, etc.
      Latest: Zoos in the Movies sooty mangabey, 10 Aug 2020 at 8:27 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: IZES - Zoo Grapevine Magazine snowleopard, 8 Aug 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! ZPA, 9 Aug 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Zoologikia: Wiki on Korean Animal Exhibition Facilities and their Animal Species dt644, 26 Jul 2020
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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: The hunt for big cats in Australia. Jana, 10 Aug 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Interesting/Little Known introduced populations FBBird, 10 Aug 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: August Photo Showcasing Julio C Castro, 6 Aug 2020 at 2:35 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Most exotic animals seen on the pet trade DaLilFishie, 10 Aug 2020 at 11:00 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Sydney Zoo news vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    2. Christmas Island

      Discussion about zoos in Christmas Island
      Latest: Re-introduction of the Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink Onychorhynchus coronatus, 30 Oct 2019
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    3. Cocos (Keeling) Islands

      Discussion about zoos in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
      Latest: Saving Cocos Islands wildlife vogelcommando, 3 Jan 2018
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    4. Cook Islands

      Discussion about zoos in Cook Islands

    5. Fiji

      Latest: Kula Eco-park, Fiji Terry Thomas, 20 Jul 2018
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    6. Guam

      Discussion about zoos in Guam
      Latest: Photos from Guam Zoo MonkeyBat, 21 Aug 2019
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    7. Micronesia

      Latest: First Post ever ZooBinh, 17 Sep 2018
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    8. New Caledonia

      Latest: Aquarium des Lagons vogelcommando, 4 Aug 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Orana Wildlife Park News 2020 Zoofan15, 10 Aug 2020 at 6:52 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, 14 May 2020
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    12. Samoa

      Latest: Samoa’s first zoo? Smaggledagle, 17 Jul 2020
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    13. Solomon Islands

      Latest: Are there any zoos in the Solomon Islands? SpinyLiving, 20 Apr 2019
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    14. Tokelau

      Latest: The fishes of Tokelau Ebirah766, 15 Nov 2018
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  6. Europe

    Discussions about zoos in Europe

    1. Europe - General

      Latest: Orangutans in Europe MagpieGoose, 10 Aug 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Yerevan Zoo News Elephas Maximus, 14 Jul 2020
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Turtle Island, Graz vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2020 at 5:30 PM
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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: Planckendael News thread vogelcommando, 5 Aug 2020 at 3:00 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Green Balkan Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Centre - Stara Zagora vogelcommando, 20 Apr 2020
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    8. Croatia

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

      Latest: Pafos Bird And Animal Park news thread amur leopard, 29 Jun 2020
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Your Czech mate's (sometimes) short thoughts about Czech zoos HOMIN96, 7 Aug 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Copenhagen Zoo news 2018-19 Quincey, 7 Aug 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo lintworm, 3 Jun 2019
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Shirokuma, 2 Jun 2020
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    14. France

      Latest: A rather curious zoo! Antoine, 6 Aug 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Tierpark Cottbus review 16/09/19 snowleopard, 10 Aug 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    17. Greece

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

      Latest: Budapest Zoo vogelcommando, 9 Aug 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Reykjavik Zoo News Shirokuma, 7 Apr 2020
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Babyrousa, 8 Aug 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Zoo di Napoli News Luca Bronzi, 1 Aug 2020
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    22. Kazakhstan

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

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

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

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

      Latest: Balkan lynx - Critically endangered ''Balkan cougar'' Arizona Docent, 2 Jul 2017
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    27. Malta

      Latest: Wild Life 'Park' - Not A Park But Crowded Concrete Cages S Byers, 8 Nov 2019
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    28. Moldova

      Latest: Anyone been to Kishinev Zoo? drill, 22 Apr 2019
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    29. Monaco

      Latest: Why does Monaco have such a sucky zoo? Kifaru Bwana, 4 Jun 2019
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: Best Bonobo enclosure in Benelux KevinB, 10 Aug 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Haugaland zoo Smannsaker, 28 Jul 2020
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Orientarium in Lodz Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 31 Jul 2020
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Badoca Safari Park masonstar, 26 Jun 2020
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Wisent re-introduction in Romenia vogelcommando, 6 Aug 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow zoo vogelcommando, 8 Aug 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 13 Apr 2020
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Malkia Park - Big Cat Rescue HOMIN96, 7 Aug 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Olm-breeding gentle lemur, 3 Jun 2020
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Zoològic de Barcelona News Shirokuma, 5 Aug 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: kolmården Kudu carl the birder, 10 Jul 2020
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zurich Zoo News 2020 vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo Smaggledagle, 30 Jul 2020
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    43. Ukraine

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

      Latest: Yorkshire Wildlife Park News 2020 pipaluk, 10 Aug 2020 at 7:07 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American African Elephant Reproduction Animals R AMAZING!, 10 Aug 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Developments 2020 TZFan, 10 Aug 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Leon Zoo seeks to obtain gorillas, Malayan tapir and snow leopards Onychorhynchus coronatus, 8 Aug 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Fort Worth Zoo News NOVAElephantEnthusiast, 10 Aug 2020 at 7:13 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aardvark250 ranking his zoo visited aardvark250, 28 Jul 2020
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: New gharial breeding programme Kifaru Bwana, 30 Oct 2019
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    3. Bhutan

      Discussion about zoos in Bhutan
      Latest: Zoos in Bhutan? Chlidonias, 20 Apr 2019
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    4. Brunei

      Discussion about zoos in Brunei
      Latest: Sultan of Brunei privat zoo FBBird, 28 May 2018
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    5. Cambodia

      Latest: Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre vogelcommando, 14 Jan 2020
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    6. China

      Latest: Shanghai Zoo News Ding Lingwei, 9 Aug 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    7. Hong Kong

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

      Latest: Alipore Zoo News vogelcommando, 30 Jun 2020
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Bali Safari and Marine Park Kifaru Bwana, 31 Jul 2020
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Nasu animal kingdom PossumRoach, 7 Aug 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    11. Laos

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

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: KL Bird Park species list, October 2019 Chlidonias, 24 Jul 2020
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    14. Maldives

      Discussion about zoos in Maldives

    15. Mongolia

      Discussion about zoos in Mongolia
      Latest: a wild life trip to Monoglia carl the birder, 16 Jul 2020
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    16. Myanmar

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

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

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Islamabad Zoo vogelcommando, 31 Jul 2020
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Talarak Foundation vogelcommando, 26 Jul 2020
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Singapore Wildlife Parks Species list Casuarius_casuarius, 10 Aug 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: List of zoos and aquariums at South korea today dt644, 26 Jul 2020
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    22. Sri Lanka

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

      Latest: Taipei zoo news vogelcommando, 3 Aug 2020
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Tigers in Thailand RatioTile, 22 Jun 2020
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Saigon Zoo review - 7 March 2017 Kifaru Bwana, 30 May 2020
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Antigua and Barbuda

      Latest: Conservation activities in Antigua and Barbuda Zoovolunteer, 29 Jun 2019
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    2. Argentina

      Latest: Buenos Aires Zoo vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2020 at 1:09 PM
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    3. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo vogelcommando, 16 Jul 2020
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    5. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Dolphin Quest - Bermuda vogelcommando, 18 Nov 2019
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    6. Bolivia

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

      Latest: Belo Horizonte Zoo, species list David Matos Mendes, 9 Aug 2020 at 11:05 PM
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    8. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Central & South American Asian & African Elephant Population Elephant Enthusiast, 17 Jul 2020
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    9. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo Jungle Man, 15 Jul 2020
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    10. Colombia

      Latest: National Aviary of Colombia vogelcommando, 3 Aug 2020
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    11. Costa Rica

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

      Latest: Havana Zoo news vogelcommando, 5 Nov 2019
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    13. Dominica

      Latest: Parrot Conservation and research centre vogelcommando, 28 Mar 2016
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    14. Dominican Republic

      Discussion about zoos in Dominican Republic
      Latest: Dominican mystery toad vogelcommando, 8 Jan 2015
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    15. Ecuador

      Latest: Mashpi Eco-lodge amur leopard, 11 Jan 2020
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    16. Falkland Islands

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

      Discussion about zoos in Guatemala

    18. Panama

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

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

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

      Latest: Loro Parque Tenerife vogelcommando, 1 Aug 2020
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    4. Egypt

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

      Latest: Ethiopian zoo at Unity Park is open Giant Eland, 1 Jul 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 Kifaru Bwana, 3 Jun 2019
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Hai Park News vogelcommando, 22 Jul 2020
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    10. Ivory Coast

      Latest: Abidjan Zoo vogelcommando, 10 Feb 2017
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    11. Jordan

      Latest: Jordan jwer, 3 Apr 2014
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    12. Kenya

      Latest: Kenya Bans Export of Snakes to Zoos (and to pet dealers) overread, 31 Jan 2017
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    13. Kuwait

      Latest: Expansion And Revitalization Planned Zooplantman, 14 Dec 2018
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    14. Madagascar

      Latest: TNT's Madagascar Experience ThomasNotTom, 12 Aug 2018
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius

    16. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo Mehdi, 22 Jul 2017
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    18. Nigeria

      Latest: Drill Ranch Jurek7, 12 Feb 2020
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Al Wabra wildlife center twilighter, 14 Mar 2020
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    20. Rwanda

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

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

      Latest: Dakar zoo Arizona Docent, 13 Apr 2014
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    23. Seychelles

      Discussion about zoos in Seychelles

    24. Somalia

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

      Latest: Mabula Ground Hornbill Project vogelcommando, 3 Aug 2020
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    26. Tanzania

      Latest: Kipunji Quest, Lintworm goes to Tanzania lintworm, 7 Aug 2017
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    27. The Gambia

      Latest: Photos from The Gambia? Angel, 4 Jul 2020
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    28. Tunisia

      Latest: Tunis Zoo vogelcommando, 2 Mar 2017
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    29. Uganda

      Latest: New zoos for Uganda vogelcommando, 21 Oct 2019
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Seih Al Bardi Kabeer Safari Park - Sharjah vogelcommando, 7 Aug 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    31. Zambia

      Discussion about zoos in Zambia

    32. Zimbabwe

      Latest: Victoria Falls Snake Park MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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