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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: Mustelids in captivity Enzo, 3 Feb 2023 at 4:51 AM
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    2. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: Bad Zoos Reformed JigerofLemuria, 1 Feb 2023 at 8:24 PM
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    3. Quizzes, Competitions & Games

      Quizzes, photo guessing games, and the yearly zoo-visiting challenges
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge Global 2023 - 10th Anniversary Special! iluvwhales, 3 Feb 2023 at 2:05 AM
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      Quizzes, Competitions & Games

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      1. ZooChat Cup

       

    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Historic Maps and Collection of the Smithsonian's National Zoo Brayden Delashmutt, 1 Feb 2023 at 12:54 AM
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  2. 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: Most historically important books for improving captive animal welfare? Neil chace, 23 Jan 2023
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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, 3 Feb 2023 at 7:06 AM
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Zoo Game Recommendations? CrashMegaraptor, 3 Feb 2023 at 5:30 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Arkive is closing. Enzothephotographer, 21 Jan 2023
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  3. Community

    Discussion for or about the ZooChat community

    1. New Member Introductions

      New to ZooChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Hello! TinoPup, 1 Feb 2023 at 11:56 PM
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    2. 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: You might belong or be on zoochat if... Marcus Burkhardt, 2 Feb 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Attachment and media gallery upload restrictions Platypusboy, 19 Dec 2022
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: ABWAK Symposium TNT, 30 Dec 2022
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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: Big Garden Birdwatch Lafone, 31 Jan 2023 at 9:15 PM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Positive Wildlife News 2023 Chlidonias, 3 Feb 2023 at 9:31 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Animals That You Have No Luck With Haliaeetus, 3 Feb 2023 at 8:17 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: What pets/animals do you currently have? groundskeeper24, 30 Dec 2022
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Future of Melbourne Zoo 2023 (Speculation / Fantasy) Grant Rhino, 3 Feb 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    2. Christmas Island

      Discussion about zoos in Christmas Island
      Latest: Re-introduction of the Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink vogelcommando, 21 Mar 2021
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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: Parc Zoologique et Forestier Matt_C, 18 Sep 2022
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo News 2023 Zoofan15, 3 Feb 2023 at 5:10 AM
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    10. Niue

      Latest: Niue has a duck. But just one. Hix, 12 Dec 2018
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    11. Papua New Guinea

      Latest: Port Moresby Nature Park WhistlingKite24, 1 Feb 2023 at 7:47 PM
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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: Species lost from European collections during the 21st Century TeaLovingDave, 3 Feb 2023 at 11:42 AM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Jambo Exotic Park, Tzoraghbyur zooatlas, 4 Oct 2022
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    3. Austria

      Latest: News from Schonbrunn Zoofan15, 9 Jan 2023
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Baku Zoo reopens after renovations PossumRoach, 8 Oct 2021
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    5. Belarus

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

      Latest: Pairi Daiza News 2023 Yassa, 3 Feb 2023 at 10:58 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Sofia Zoo twilighter, 22 Dec 2022
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: News from Zagreb vogelcommando, 20 Jan 2023
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    9. Cyprus

      Latest: Pafos Zoo Review and Species List amur leopard, 25 Apr 2022
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Prague Zoo News 2023 HOMIN96, 2 Feb 2023 at 1:51 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Knuthenborg Safaripark JurassicMax, 29 Jan 2023 at 1:30 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo vogelcommando, 15 Dec 2022
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Ahtari zoo TeaLovingDave, 27 Jan 2023
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    14. France

      Latest: News from the Parc Animalier d'Auvergne Gavial, 31 Jan 2023 at 5:52 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: If Winter is a good season to visit Germany Zoo? Batto, 3 Feb 2023 at 11:41 AM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece Marcin, 12 Dec 2022
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: Budapest Zoo news 2022 JurassicMax, 31 Dec 2022
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga Sanctuary News ketoflukes, 30 Jan 2023 at 9:01 PM
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Dublin Zoo news thread Babyrousa, 22 Jan 2023
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Bioparco di Roma Smaggledagle, 16 Jan 2023
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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 Zoo (Kaunas Zoo) News Dassie rat, 23 Sep 2021
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    25. Luxembourg

      Latest: Parc Merveilleux Kakapo, 21 Aug 2022
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    26. North Macedonia

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News JurassicMax, 13 Jan 2022
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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? vogelcommando, 27 Jun 2022
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: Artis News 2023 MennoPebesma, 1 Feb 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Kristiansand zoo snowleopard, 29 Aug 2022
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    32. Poland

      Latest: News from Warsaw Zoofan15, 3 Feb 2023 at 5:15 AM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Lisbon Zoo tigris115, 24 Jan 2023
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    34. Romania

      Latest: How is the zoo at Bucharest? Otorongo, 22 Sep 2022
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Novosibirsk Zoo Mo Hassan, 14 Sep 2022
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 4 Apr 2022
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Bratislava Zoo Jana, 28 Jan 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo ChefRaekwon, 17 Sep 2021
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Spain trip trachycarpus, 1 Feb 2023 at 2:42 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Skansen-Akvariet news Batto, 18 Jan 2023
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News OrangePerson, 1 Feb 2023 at 9:39 AM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Darica Faruk Yalcin Zoo conservationistdude, 14 Oct 2022
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Zoos of Ukraine 2022 zooatlas, 20 Dec 2022
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Marwell Zoological Park 2023 Fallax, 3 Feb 2023 at 9:09 AM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: Ratites and Tinamous in North America SwampDonkey, 3 Feb 2023 at 2:59 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo History and Past #2 TZFan, 3 Feb 2023 at 12:58 AM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Zoo director in Mexico accused of killing and cooking four pygmy goats for party zooatlas, 2 Feb 2023 at 12:11 PM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Woodland Park Zoo Former Species Komodo Dragon, 3 Feb 2023 at 8:03 AM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Chushul Zoo - Lhasa - Tibet equidae, 30 Aug 2022
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Tortoise Conservation Centre - Bhawal National Park vogelcommando, 25 Dec 2021
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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: The Angkor Wildlife and Aquarium - Kbon Village DesertRhino150, 2 Nov 2022
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    6. China

      Latest: Orcas at Shanghai Jambo, 27 Jan 2023
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong Zoo Species list Charlie, 24 Jan 2023
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    8. India

      Latest: Darjeeling Zoo news Kifaru Bwana, 22 Jul 2022
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Batu Secret Zoo news Fargusno, 27 Jan 2023
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    10. Japan

      Latest: From the perspective of people from overseas, what are the rare creatures in Japanese zoos? aardvark250, 2 Feb 2023 at 2:10 PM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 zooatlas, 4 Oct 2022
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Malayan tigers in Asian zoos Ceylonpanther, 24 Oct 2022
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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, 26 Jun 2022
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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: The Zoos of Pakistan vogelcommando, 10 Aug 2022
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Philippine eagle WhistlingKite24, 2 Jun 2022
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 3 Feb 2023 at 3:35 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo news dt644, 2 Oct 2022
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: Sri Lankan National Zoo Nile Hippo Expert, 20 Jan 2023
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news ISAO, 30 Jan 2023 at 5:37 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Khao Kheow Open Zoo news Zz123, 2 Feb 2023 at 9:21 AM
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Centre vogelcommando, 2 Aug 2022
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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. Argentina

      Latest: Bioparque Temaikèn News vogelcommando, 7 Jan 2023
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    3. Bahamas

      Latest: Review of Atlantis Bahamas Blackduiker, 26 Mar 2010
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    4. Barbados

      Discussion about zoos in Barbados
      Latest: RAMSAR Wetland Deliberately Destroyed S Byers, 7 Sep 2020
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    5. Belize

      Latest: Belize Zoo MonkeyBat, 18 Aug 2022
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    6. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo News Smaggledagle, 18 Oct 2022
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    7. Bolivia

      Latest: Vesty Pakos Zoo News Jungle Man, 20 Jun 2020
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    8. Brazil

      Latest: Parque de Cotia (new zoo in São Paulo) David Matos Mendes, 21 Jan 2023
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    9. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Latin American Elephant Population ZCChip, 7 Oct 2022
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo news WhistlingKite24, 7 Jan 2023
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Zoologico Santa Fe - Medellin Moorhunhe, 30 Dec 2022
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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 in Cuba DanKoehl, 22 Aug 2022
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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: Elephants in the Dominican Republic ShowMeElephants, 11 Jun 2022
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    16. Ecuador

      Latest: Zoos of Ecuador carlos55, 14 Apr 2021
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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, 8 Jun 2022
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    19. Honduras

      Discussion about zoos in Honduras

    20. Panama

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

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

      Latest: Huachipa Zoo, Peru Penshet, 31 Jul 2022
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    23. Trinidad & Tobago

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

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

      Latest: Caricuao Zoo vogelcommando, 3 Jun 2022
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  10. Africa & Middle East

    Discussions about zoos in Africa and the Middle East

    1. Africa & Middle East - General

      Latest: Duhok Zoo - Iraq vogelcommando, 28 Feb 2022
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    2. Botswana

      Discussion about zoos in Botswana
      Latest: Chobe National Park visit MRJ, 5 May 2022
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    3. Canary Islands

      Latest: Onshow Parrots List at Loro Parque 2022 ShonenJake13, 1 Feb 2023 at 12:09 PM
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Giza Zoo News Jambo, 23 Mar 2021
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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: Intruder Mauled at Accra Zoo Fresco3, 30 Aug 2022
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    8. Iran

      Latest: Tehran zoo news Mr.Ivory, 5 Jan 2022
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Tisch Family Zoo in Jerusalem - The Biblical Zoo Zoofan15, 13 Dec 2022
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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: A Trip to Kenya – February 2016 elefante, 8 Nov 2022
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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 TNT, 12 Aug 2018
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius

    16. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo - Species list Rayane, 5 Sep 2022
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia

    18. Nigeria

      Latest: St. Marks Animal Rescue Foundation - Lagos vogelcommando, 11 Nov 2021
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    19. Qatar

      Latest: Pandas coming to Qatar! Skukuza, 20 Oct 2022
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    20. Rwanda

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

      Latest: Osaylan Wildlife Park vogelcommando, 17 Feb 2022
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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
      Latest: Seychelles birds and where to find them Mr Gharial, 22 May 2022
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    24. Somalia

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

      Latest: Johannesburg zoo news Smaggledagle, 17 Jan 2023
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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: Abuko Nature Reserve vogelcommando, 20 Oct 2022
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    28. Tunisia

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

      Latest: MRJ Does Uganda - a travel blog MRJ, 3 Feb 2023 at 4:53 AM
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: SeaWorld Abu Dhabi planned Jonathan Petersson, 27 Jan 2023
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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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