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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: Best Reptile Houses hudson111, 20 Jan 2021 at 6:46 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: Cryptid Park ChIkEn NuGrEt, 20 Jan 2021 at 6:42 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: Zoos which are no longer open Girafarig, 13 Jan 2021
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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 Alphabet game. Tetzoo Quizzer, 20 Jan 2021 at 6:37 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 - I’m starting fresh and new! JurassicMax, 20 Jan 2021 at 5:53 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: What do members look like? ChIkEn NuGrEt, 19 Jan 2021 at 8:31 PM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Discord Chatroom for ZooChat grevy's zebra, 17 Dec 2020
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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: Old Journeyman pictures wildlife conservation documentaries Onychorhynchus coronatus, 18 Jan 2021 at 3:00 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: Zoo Map Trade Zoo guide books, 17 Jan 2021 at 3:46 PM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Zoo Guardians ChIkEn NuGrEt, 20 Jan 2021 at 7:59 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Goodeid Working Group Site Onychorhynchus coronatus, 5 Jan 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, 20 Jan 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: ZooChat Big Year 2021 Vision, 20 Jan 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Best Photo of ZooChat 2020: The Vote Designaka, 20 Jan 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Most exotic animals seen on the pet trade DDcorvus, 20 Jan 2021 at 1:06 PM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Hartley's Crocodile Adventures News Zorro, 20 Jan 2021 at 8:27 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 2021 Zorro, 20 Jan 2021 at 9:01 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: Giant otters in Europe MennoPebesma, 20 Jan 2021 at 5:31 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 HOMIN96, 19 Jan 2021 at 7:45 PM
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Plans for Safaripark vogelcommando, 20 Dec 2016
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    5. Belarus

      Latest: Zoo Grodno vogelcommando, 11 Jul 2016
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    6. Belgium

      Latest: Planckendael News thread KevinB, 20 Jan 2021 at 12:23 PM
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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 Usti nad Labem news Jana, 19 Jan 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Knuthenborg Safaripark masonstar, 14 Jan 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    12. Estonia

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

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki carl the birder, 20 Dec 2020
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    14. France

      Latest: Planete Sauvage Antoine, 20 Jan 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Zoom Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen news littleRedPanda, 20 Jan 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece vogelcommando, 5 Jan 2021
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Budapest Zoo news 2021 HungarianBison, 15 Jan 2021 at 2:11 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 Babyrousa, 15 Jan 2021 at 6:23 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Natura Viva news Mickey, 17 Dec 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 JurassicMax, 20 Jan 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    31. Norway

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

      Latest: Wroclaw zoo news 2020 lintworm, 18 Jan 2021 at 7:14 AM
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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: Zoo Yekaterinburg Elephas Maximus, 4 Jan 2021
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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: Olm-breeding Maguari, 10 Jan 2021
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    39. Spain

      Latest: ZOO KOKI (Parque zoológico y botánico) SivatheriumGuy, 19 Jan 2021 at 11:12 AM
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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: Belfast Zoo News 2021 Babyrousa, 20 Jan 2021 at 6:16 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North America Western Lowland Gorilla Population b_g_19, 17 Jan 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Cherry Brook Zoo TZFan, 20 Jan 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Chapultepec Zoo news carlos55, 20 Jan 2021 at 12:19 PM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Smithsonian National Zoo News 2021 Zooplantman, 20 Jan 2021 at 4:10 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Aardvark250 ranking his zoo visited aardvark250, 11 Dec 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: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom news PossumRoach, 9 Dec 2020
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    7. Hong Kong

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

      Latest: Hyderabad/Nehru Zoo vogelcommando, 10 Jan 2021
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah news Fargusno, 20 Jan 2021 at 5:09 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Nasu animal kingdom PossumRoach, 16 Jan 2021 at 12:28 AM
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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 mammals species J I N X, 6 Dec 2020
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    19. Philippines

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

      Latest: Singapore Night Safari News Zooish, 18 Jan 2021 at 2:04 PM
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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: World Snake King Educational Zoo RatioTile, 7 Jan 2021
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Mukda Tiger Zoo and Farm vogelcommando, 2 Dec 2020
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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 at 4:11 PM
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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: RioZoo news David Matos Mendes, 20 Jan 2021 at 12:28 AM
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Old world monkeys in Latin American zoos Enzo, 19 Jan 2021 at 10:40 PM
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo news carlos55, 30 Dec 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 wally war eagle, 22 Dec 2020
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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 at 10:00 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: 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 at 10:18 AM
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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: Dubai Safari Park review Kifaru Bwana, 12 Jan 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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