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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: Most beautiful sculptures at zoos ? Onychorhynchus coronatus, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:20 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: Only reptiles and amphibians zoo challenge hudson111, 28 Feb 2021 at 11:59 PM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: Keep Calm and Cup On - REDUX Onychorhynchus coronatus, 27 Dec 2020
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: History of Jersey Zoo & Durrell Trust ex-situ / in-situ conservation efforts. FBBird, 1 Mar 2021 at 6:59 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 Wildlife Quiz Dassie rat, 1 Mar 2021 at 8:02 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 Alopex7 JurassicMax, 1 Mar 2021 at 4:50 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: Add zoo to tag? tampasteve, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Discord Chatroom for ZooChat Simon Hampel, 18 Feb 2021
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    5. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: Last-minute opening for 1-3 people to join me in Kenya (Feb 4th-13th, 2021) TeaLovingDave, 13 Jan 2021
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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: New Zoo Books twilighter, 1 Mar 2021 at 3:55 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: Miniature Animal Figure Collection Great Argus, 27 Feb 2021 at 6:23 AM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Zoo showcase LowlandGorilla4, 28 Feb 2021 at 8:46 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Abnormally striped plains zebras Kifaru Bwana, 3 Feb 2021
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  4. Off Topic

    Discussion about things that are not zoo related

    1. Zoo Cafe

      Here is where we sit down, relax, and get out of the hot sun. Talk about anything and everything - the weather - sports - your favourite TV show. Anything off topic, non-zoo or non-animal related should go here.
      Latest: The garden veg thread. taun, 1 Mar 2021 at 8:12 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: ZooChat Big Year 2021 MRJ, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:27 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Your camera kit setup Onychorhynchus coronatus, 27 Feb 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Rehoming stray animals Batto, 1 Mar 2021 at 5:00 PM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Taronga Western Plains Zoo News 2021 Kifaru Bwana, 1 Mar 2021 at 5:01 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
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo species list, February 2021 Zoofan15, 1 Mar 2021 at 3:13 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 toothlessjaws, 6 Dec 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 Pongo, 1 Mar 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur DDcorvus, 7 Oct 2020
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Welt der Gifte Salzburg - News and Discussion Batto, 26 Feb 2021 at 1:05 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: News from Monde Sauvage Gorilla Gust, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 21 Oct 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: Zoo Olomouc News HOMIN96, 27 Feb 2021 at 9:56 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Copenhagen Zoo news 2020 Hvedekorn, 18 Feb 2021
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: "A monitor without a father is shown in Helsinki" Daniel Sörensen, 24 Feb 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    14. France

      Latest: Zoo Le Domaine des Fauves Onychorhynchus coronatus, 1 Mar 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Tierpark Donnersberg JurassicMax, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece CatDog, 5 Feb 2021
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Budapest Zoo news 2021 HungarianBison, 25 Feb 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga-release ? Keiikoa, 30 Dec 2020
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Zoofan15, 27 Feb 2021 at 4:42 AM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Faunistico Valcorba news Marco Penello, 16 Feb 2021
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    22. Kazakhstan

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

      Latest: Riga Zoo vogelcommando, 28 Jan 2021
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    24. Lithuania

      Latest: Lithuanian 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: Blijdorp News 2021 JurassicMax, 1 Mar 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand Dyreparken Visit vogelcommando, 10 Nov 2020
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2021 Arek, 27 Feb 2021 at 11:09 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo de Lagos news vogelcommando, 6 Nov 2020
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    34. Romania

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

      Latest: Novosibirsk Zoo Vortex471, 23 Feb 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 5 Jan 2021
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Košice Zoo News Jana, 11 Jan 2021
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: ZooPark Dobrovnic Pepe, 15 Feb 2021
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Zoobotanico Jerez SivatheriumGuy, 1 Mar 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Nordens Ark vogelcommando, 10 Dec 2020
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Goldau vogelcommando, 5 Jan 2021
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo Jungle Man, 25 Oct 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: UK (and Ireland) Red Panda Population Jennings, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:06 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American Polar Bear Population Jaxton, 28 Feb 2021 at 5:46 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: quebec aquarium TZFan, 27 Feb 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Africam Safari News carlos55, 28 Feb 2021 at 8:23 PM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Naples Zoo News JurassicMax, 1 Mar 2021 at 9:35 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: India's Richest Family Building World's Largest Zoo Junklekitteb, 24 Feb 2021 at 4:51 AM
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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: Shijiazhuang Zoo Elephant Birth Bagger Jan, 28 Feb 2021 at 9:57 AM
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden vogelcommando, 8 Dec 2020
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    8. India

      Latest: Mysore Zoo news vogelcommando, 16 Feb 2021
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Jakarta Aquarium Nandito, 24 Feb 2021 at 3:06 AM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Kobe animal kingdom PossumRoach, 28 Feb 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 Kifaru Bwana, 31 Dec 2020
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Melaka Zoo visit September 2011 Chlidonias, 20 Dec 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 TinoPup, 7 Nov 2020
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    16. Myanmar

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

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

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Lahore Zoo - Pakistan Smaggledagle, 14 Feb 2021
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Philippine eagle vogelcommando, 12 Jan 2021
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Jurong Bird Park species list, September 2019 DannySG, 1 Mar 2021 at 8:37 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news dt644, 15 Nov 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 Kifaru Bwana, 20 Feb 2021
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news Zorro, 26 Feb 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Bird-smuggling vogelcommando, 30 Nov 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: Bioparque Temaikèn News Onychorhynchus coronatus, 16 Jan 2021
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Belize Zoo 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: Species formerly kept in Brazil Enzo, 1 Mar 2021 at 2:26 AM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Lemurs in Latin American zoos Onychorhynchus coronatus, 1 Mar 2021 at 8:18 PM
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo visit and species list Kifaru Bwana, 21 Feb 2021
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Zoologico Santa Fe - Medellin vogelcommando, 11 Aug 2020
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    12. Costa Rica

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

      Latest: Havana Zoo news carlos55, 11 Feb 2021
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    14. Dominica

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

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

      Latest: 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, 18 Jan 2021
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    19. Panama

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

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

      Latest: Parque de las Leyendas - Lima Kifaru Bwana, 27 Jan 2021
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    22. Trinidad & Tobago

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

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

      Latest: Los Chorros de Milla Zoo vogelcommando, 7 Dec 2020
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  10. Africa & Middle East

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

      Latest: Al Nu’man Park News vogelcommando, 1 Dec 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, 9 Oct 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 Jurek7, 27 Dec 2020
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    6. Gabon

      Discussion about zoos in Gabon
      Latest: Anyone been to Gabon? Chlidonias, 22 Apr 2019
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    7. Ghana

      Discussion about zoos in Ghana
      Latest: Conservation in Ghana Simon Hampel, 20 Apr 2019
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    8. Iran

      Latest: Tehran Zoo News vogelcommando, 19 Aug 2020
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Hamat Gader Crocodile Farm vogelcommando, 14 Dec 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: Lost wildlife of Morocco Onychorhynchus coronatus, 4 Jan 2021
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    18. Nigeria

      Latest: The state of Nigeria's zoos CheeseChameleon2007, 11 Nov 2020
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Al Khor Zoo vogelcommando, 14 Dec 2020
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    20. Rwanda

      Latest: Ellen DeGeneres Campus Kifaru Bwana, 17 Jan 2021
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    21. Saudi Arabia

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

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

      Discussion about zoos in Seychelles

    24. Somalia

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

      Latest: Crocworld Conservation Centre vogelcommando, 10 Jan 2021
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    26. Tanzania

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

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

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

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

      Latest: Al Bustan Zoo News vogelcommando, 7 Feb 2021
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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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