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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: Stereotypical Species RatioTile, 19 Sep 2020 at 10:15 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: Mixed species enclosures Mr Gharial, 19 Sep 2020 at 9:57 PM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: Keep Calm and Cup On (Adsa), 15 Aug 2020
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Eastern Long Necked Turtle Kate, 16 Sep 2020 at 3:46 AM
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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 ShonenJake13, 15 Sep 2020 at 1:46 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: The Tapir Master arrives Onychorhynchus coronatus, 18 Sep 2020 at 9:26 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: New Gallery Request Thread 2020 Chlidonias, 19 Sep 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Discord Chatroom for ZooChat PossumRoach, 3 Sep 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: Handbook of the Mammals of the World Tetzoo Quizzer, 17 Sep 2020 at 7:52 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 Kakapo, 19 Sep 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: How would you change Planet Zoo’s current animal roster? Old_Dog, 12 Sep 2020
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Wild Animal Observation Data Onychorhynchus coronatus, 21 Aug 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: Jokes Only a Zoochatter Would Understand HungarianBison, 19 Sep 2020 at 10:13 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: ZooChat Big Year 2020 Vision, 19 Sep 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: September Photo Showcasing Julio C Castro, 11 Sep 2020
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: What species would you like to own, but can't for whatever reason? Onychorhynchus coronatus, 11 Sep 2020
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Chimpanzee Troop Zoofan15, 19 Sep 2020 at 11:59 AM
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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
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo News 2020 Zoofan15, 18 Sep 2020 at 10:03 PM
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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 vogelcommando, 12 Sep 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: Asian Elephants in Europe Elephantelephant, 17 Sep 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    2. Armenia

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

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg- News and Discussion (2019-????) Dassie rat, 19 Sep 2020 at 5:38 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: Olmense Zoo News KevinB, 19 Sep 2020 at 10:01 AM
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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 vogelcommando, 11 Aug 2020
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Prague Zoo News 2020 HOMIN96, 19 Sep 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Give Zoo News Anton, 16 Sep 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo Jonas Bodingh, 7 Sep 2020
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Shirokuma, 13 Sep 2020 at 6:56 PM
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    14. France

      Latest: Zooparc de Beauval News Antoine, 19 Sep 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Tierpark Berlin news 2020 JurassicMax, 19 Sep 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    17. Greece

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

      Latest: Szeged Zoo HungarianBison, 11 Sep 2020
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    19. Iceland

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

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News Babyrousa, 18 Sep 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Faunistico Valcorba news Marco Penello, 4 Sep 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: Overloon zoo news MennoPebesma, 19 Sep 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand Dyreparken Visit twilighter, 16 Sep 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2020 vogelcommando, 17 Sep 2020 at 6:46 PM
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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
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Moscow Zoo Breeding Nursery news Zoofan15, 2 Sep 2020
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia vogelcommando, 14 Aug 2020
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bratislava Zoo Jana, 19 Sep 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Species list and Review. SivatheriumGuy, 16 Sep 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo swedish beaver, 11 Sep 2020
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Papiliorama news Rayane, 19 Sep 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Tarsus Animal Park PossumRoach, 12 Sep 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: Why do Whipsade give their Elephants two names? The Hedgehog, 19 Sep 2020 at 10:16 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: History of Asian Lions in North American Collections Zorro, 19 Sep 2020 at 3:44 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Developments 2020 cypher, 19 Sep 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Africam Safari News carlos55, 30 Aug 2020
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    4. United States

      Latest: Los Angeles Zoo News 2020 Thomas, 19 Sep 2020 at 9:53 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aquarium Lhasa - Tibet vogelcommando, 20 Aug 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, 16 Aug 2020
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    7. Hong Kong

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

      Latest: New Zoo at Puthur Junklekitteb, 2 Sep 2020
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: The world only white siamang Batto, 19 Sep 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium News RatioTile, 19 Sep 2020 at 1:48 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: Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre - Pahang Kifaru Bwana, 25 Aug 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, 29 Aug 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, 1 Sep 2020
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Talarak Foundation vogelcommando, 9 Sep 2020
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 18 Sep 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: List of zoos and aquariums at South korea today dt644, 11 Aug 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 Loxodonta Cobra, 13 Sep 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news vogelcommando, 4 Sep 2020
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Saigon Zoo review - 7 March 2017 vogelcommando, 11 Aug 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. 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 Kifaru Bwana, 17 Aug 2020
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo vogelcommando, 16 Jul 2020
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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: Zoologico de Sao Paulo vogelcommando, 15 Sep 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Old world monkeys in Latin American zoos Onychorhynchus coronatus, 19 Aug 2020
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 17 Aug 2020
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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: Havana Zoo news vogelcommando, 5 Nov 2019
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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: Mashpi Eco-lodge amur leopard, 11 Jan 2020
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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, 19 Sep 2020 at 9:30 PM
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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: Laboratorio de Estudios en Biodiversidad UPCH vogelcommando, 2 Aug 2020
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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: 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 KevinB, 15 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 TheEthiopianWolf03, 6 Sep 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, 19 Aug 2020
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Ramat Gan Safari and Zoo WanderingDragon, 4 Sep 2020
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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: 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 Khor Zoo vogelcommando, 28 Aug 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: South Africa Travel Diary (May/Jun 2017) akasha, 4 Sep 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: Kalba Bird of Prey Centre - Sharjah vogelcommando, 8 Sep 2020
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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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