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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: Baby Zoo Animal Debuts Julio C Castro, 25 Oct 2020 at 7:18 AM
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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: So Now YOU Run The Zoo Westcoastperson, 25 Oct 2020 at 5:14 AM
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    3. ZooChat Cup

      Latest: British Isles Cup Redux - League B - Bristol/Wildplace vs Colchester Onychorhynchus coronatus, 25 Oct 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Basildon zoo, Essex CrashMegaraptor, 5 Oct 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: Animal Identification Game CheeseChameleon2007, 25 Oct 2020 at 12:28 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: ChunkyMunky Pengopus aardvark250, 25 Oct 2020 at 5:55 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: Those We Have Known.... elefante, 25 Oct 2020 at 5:00 AM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: ZooChat is 17 years old! TheGerenuk, 19 Oct 2020 at 12:02 PM
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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 Carlos M, 17 Oct 2020
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    2. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: New Zooguidebooks Antoine, 25 Oct 2020 at 9:22 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? tschandler71, 22 Oct 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Gilbert's potoroo conservation website Onychorhynchus coronatus, 23 Oct 2020 at 6:25 AM
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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: Which small mammal interests you more: The volcano rabbit or the pygmy hog? (poll) Onychorhynchus coronatus, 25 Oct 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Half-measures Won't Save Nature, Scientists Warn Onychorhynchus coronatus, 25 Oct 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: October Photo Showcasing Arizona Docent, 20 Oct 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Giant Wood rail & stone partridge Pratik Shinde, 25 Oct 2020 at 3:52 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: SEALIFE Melbourne Aquarium species list Yoshistar888, 25 Oct 2020 at 5:05 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: Hamilton Zoo News 2020 Zoofan15, 25 Oct 2020 at 11:42 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 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: African Elephants in Europe Tusker, 24 Oct 2020 at 12:25 AM
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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 (2019-????) Batto, 24 Oct 2020 at 8:48 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: Pairi Daiza News 2020 Jogy, 24 Oct 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 21 Oct 2020 at 2:12 PM
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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: Dvůr Králové Jana, 25 Oct 2020 at 12:32 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Odense Zoo News vogelcommando, 14 Oct 2020
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki Jola, 19 Oct 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    14. France

      Latest: End of wild animals in circus, dolphinariums and mink breeding centers Antoine, 25 Oct 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Zoo Berlin News 2020 Kifaru Bwana, 22 Oct 2020 at 7:02 AM
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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, 25 Oct 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga-release ? Gigit, 16 Oct 2020
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News Babyrousa, 17 Oct 2020
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Natura Viva news Luca Bronzi, 23 Oct 2020 at 10:06 PM
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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: GaiaPark Kerkrade Zoo KevinB, 25 Oct 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Bjørneparken News Kifaru Bwana, 27 Sep 2020
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2020 lintworm, 24 Oct 2020 at 8:50 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 gorst, 25 Sep 2020
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bratislava Zoo Kifaru Bwana, 20 Sep 2020
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    38. Slovenia

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

      Latest: Seeing the iberian lynx Kakapo, 22 Oct 2020 at 11:00 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Kolmården Zoo Anton, 26 Sep 2020
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zurich Zoo News 2020 zoomaniac, 20 Oct 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo simge, 25 Oct 2020 at 4:34 AM
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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: What species would you like to see at Jersey Zoo ? Onychorhynchus coronatus, 25 Oct 2020 at 12:42 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American African Elephant Reproduction Elephantelephant, 23 Oct 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Births, Deaths and Transfers 2020 Akula, 23 Oct 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    3. Mexico

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

      Latest: Kansas City Zoo Species List imaginarius, 25 Oct 2020 at 5:35 AM
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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, 19 Oct 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    7. Hong Kong

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

      Latest: Mysore zoo Junklekitteb, 22 Sep 2020
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: PCBA reintroduced two Javan warty pigs to BNP Nandito, 25 Oct 2020 at 4:07 AM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Sailfish in Aquamarine Fukushima PossumRoach, 21 Oct 2020 at 12:57 AM
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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: Taiping Zoo and Night Safari Kifaru Bwana, 21 Oct 2020 at 8:10 PM
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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, 27 Sep 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: Mari-it Wildlife and Conservation Park - Lambunao - Iloilo Kifaru Bwana, 10 Oct 2020
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 23 Oct 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Giant pandas arrive in South Korea dt644, 22 Sep 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, 19 Oct 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Head of Thailand's Zoos shot dead TinoPup, 6 Oct 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: Giant armadillo! carlos55, 20 Oct 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Central & South American Asian & African Elephant Population Onychorhynchus coronatus, 21 Oct 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo WhistlingKite24, 22 Oct 2020 at 10:16 PM
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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: Zoos and Aquarium of Havana - a review Onychorhynchus coronatus, 22 Oct 2020 at 8:37 PM
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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 Onychorhynchus coronatus, 19 Sep 2020
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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 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 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 Zooplantman, 2 Oct 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: Pumba Wildlife Park - Mpumalanga vogelcommando, 7 Oct 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: A new zoo for Dubai Kifaru Bwana, 10 Oct 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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