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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: Are These in Captivity? TheEthiopianWolf03, 29 May 2020 at 11:04 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: (Random) Fantasy Zoo Challenge 2 the racoon has spoken, 29 May 2020 at 11:10 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: Reginald Stuart Goddard (1890-1946) founder of Chessington Zoo Designaka, 21 May 2020
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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: Guess the zoo Matthew Guimac, 28 May 2020 at 9:38 PM
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    2. New Member Introductions

      New to ZooChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Hello from France Kifaru Bwana, 28 May 2020 at 11:08 AM
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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: ZooChat v4 suggestions Simon Hampel, 28 May 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Discord Chatroom for ZooChat TeaLovingDave, 16 May 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 Smaggledagle, 27 May 2020 at 8:35 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 AdrianW1963, 25 May 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! AdamD601, 29 May 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Zootierlexikon German Zoo World, 23 May 2020 at 4:08 PM
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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: COVID-19 around the world Chlidonias, 29 May 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Newly discovered / described fossil species Hipporex, 29 May 2020 at 11:12 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Best Zoo for Photography? Bosjesman, 28 May 2020 at 10:37 PM
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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 ZooBinh, 25 May 2020 at 3:37 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Big/Small Cats in Australasian Zoos – News, History and Discussion WhistlingKite24, 29 May 2020 at 9:50 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: Exotic Mammals In New Caledonia FBBird, 18 Feb 2018
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve News WhistlingKite24, 29 May 2020 at 12:22 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? Chlidonias, 16 Jun 2019
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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: Tasmanian Devil Ambassador Program in Europe HOMIN96, 29 May 2020 at 11:05 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Yerevan Zoo News vogelcommando, 14 Jan 2020
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg- News and Discussion (2019-????) Batto, 28 May 2020 at 6:49 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: Antwerp zoo Vision, 29 May 2020 at 9:40 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: Illegal animal trade amur leopard, 16 May 2020
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Dvůr Králové HOMIN96, 29 May 2020 at 9:55 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Small news from Randers Jungle Man, 28 Apr 2020
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Jungle Man, 1 May 2020
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    14. France

      Latest: News from La Boissiere Kifaru Bwana, 29 May 2020 at 1:14 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Cologne Zoo 2020 Mr. Zootycoon, 28 May 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    17. Greece

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

      Latest: Sosto Zoo news HungarianBison, 28 May 2020 at 1:55 PM
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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, 29 Apr 2020
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Zoo di Napoli News Luca Bronzi, 6 May 2020
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo Brum, 16 Apr 2020
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    23. Latvia

      Latest: Riga Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 26 Feb 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: Griffon vultures in the Netherlands vogelcommando, 29 May 2020 at 10:11 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Haugaland zoo Smannsaker, 21 Aug 2019
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2020 Jungle Man, 29 May 2020 at 8:13 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo de Lagos news Jungle Man, 25 Apr 2020
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Trophy hunting ban overread, 9 Oct 2016
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Alligator that survived Berlin bombing Mattaki, 23 May 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    36. Serbia

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

      Latest: Košice Zoo News HOMIN96, 9 May 2020
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo Jobovc, 5 Jul 2019
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Bioparc Fuengirola zoomaniac, 29 May 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo carl the birder, 27 May 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zurich Zoo News 2020 antonmuster, 27 May 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Eskisehir zoo PossumRoach, 11 Apr 2020
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Zoo Odessa DesertRhino150, 10 Apr 2020
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: UK zoos & lockdown going forward... Andrew Swales, 29 May 2020 at 9:31 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American African Elephant Population Smaggledagle, 26 May 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Calgary Zoo News 2020 TZFan, 29 May 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: P.Zoologico de Morelia - zoo news Jungle Man, 6 Apr 2020
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    4. United States

      Latest: US riots and affect on zoos? Onychorhynchus coronatus, 29 May 2020 at 10:36 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aardvark250 ranking his zoo visited aardvark250, 5 May 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: A new Zoo for Changchun Bagger Jan, 9 May 2020
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park aardvark250, 21 May 2020
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    8. India

      Latest: Madras crocodile bank trust Kifaru Bwana, 11 May 2020
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Sundabirds Are Go - FunkyGibbon, Indonesia, Take Three birdsandbats, 13 Apr 2020
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Nasu animal kingdom PossumRoach, 21 May 2020
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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: Zoos of East Malaysia animalszoos, 3 Apr 2020
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    14. Mongolia

      Discussion about zoos in Mongolia
      Latest: a wild life trip to Monoglia carl the birder, 29 Apr 2020
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    15. Myanmar

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

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

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Islamabad Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 26 May 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    18. Philippines

      Latest: Talarak Foundation vogelcommando, 25 Nov 2019
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    19. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 27 May 2020 at 2:52 AM
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    20. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news dt644, 4 Jan 2020
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    21. Sri Lanka

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

      Latest: Taipei zoo news vogelcommando, 2 Mar 2020
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    23. Thailand

      Latest: Pata Zoo vogelcommando, 21 Apr 2020
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    24. Vietnam

      Latest: Saigon Zoo review - 7 March 2017 Kifaru Bwana, 29 May 2020 at 1:13 PM
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Central & South American Asian & African Elephant Population AmbikaFan, 29 May 2020 at 2:23 AM
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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: Temaikèn - Has anyone visited here? Onychorhynchus coronatus, 7 Nov 2019
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Hybrid crocodiles wally war eagle, 7 Oct 2015
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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: The last of the Seheuncas Water Frogs ThylacineAlive, 2 Apr 2019
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    8. Brazil

      Latest: RioZoo news Ned, 8 Mar 2020
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    9. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo vogelcommando, 29 Jan 2020
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    10. Colombia

      Latest: Cali Zoo News vogelcommando, 3 Nov 2019
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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. Panama

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

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

      Latest: Zoos of Peru jwer, 18 Apr 2017
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    20. Trinidad & Tobago

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

      Latest: Bioparque M'Bopicuá now has a Facebook page Arizona Docent, 10 Nov 2019
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    22. 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: Hargeisa Cheetah Sanctuary - Somaliland vogelcommando, 10 Mar 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, 12 Feb 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 TheEthiopianWolf03, 30 Apr 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: Jerusalem Biblical Zoo News The_UltimateBea, 13 May 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. Morocco

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

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    17. Nigeria

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

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

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

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

      Latest: Dakar zoo Arizona Docent, 13 Apr 2014
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    22. Somalia

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

      Latest: Bloemfontein Zoo vogelcommando, 6 Mar 2020
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    24. Tanzania

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

      Latest: Photos from The Gambia? vogelcommando, 20 Apr 2019
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    26. Tunisia

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

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

      Latest: Al Ain Zoo Jungle Man, 25 Apr 2020
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    29. Zambia

      Discussion about zoos in Zambia

    30. Zimbabwe

      Latest: Victoria Falls Snake Park MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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