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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: Zoos in Europe vs USA Hvedekorn, 14 Oct 2019 at 8:37 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: Zoo Decisions 3: Phase 1 (1935-1959) Zoofan15, 14 Oct 2019 at 8:34 AM
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  2. Community

    Discussion for or about the ZooChat community

    1. Challenges, Quizzes & Competitions

      Challenges we set for our members, plus quizzes and competitions
      Latest: ZooChat Cup Group A: Vienna vs North Carolina NSU42, 14 Oct 2019 at 3:10 AM
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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: Oldie new boy Bisonblake, 13 Oct 2019 at 11:08 PM
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    3. ZooChat Community & Website

      About our community - who our members are, how things work around here, problems using the site and features you'd like to see!
      Latest: New Gallery Request Thread 2019 Giant Eland, 12 Oct 2019 at 2:23 AM
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    4. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: Server outage Simon Hampel, 2 Jul 2019
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    5. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: IZES Hamerton meetup 2019 zoogiraffe, 6 Aug 2019
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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 snowleopard, 5 Oct 2019
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    2. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: Minature Animal Figure Collection Andrew Swales, 7 Oct 2019
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    3. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: Planet Zoo! Great Argus, 12 Oct 2019 at 12:18 AM
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    4. Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Online Zoo Animal Databases ThylacineAlive, 22 Sep 2019
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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 Never Ending Story - part 2 Dassie rat, 14 Oct 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: ZooChat Big Year 2019 Najade, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: I have a new favourite subject! gentle lemur, 13 Oct 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: All Non-Dog/Cat Animals You Own! (Discussion/Help/Care Guides/Etc.) FBBird, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:46 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Visiting Australia and New Zealand CGSwans, 14 Oct 2019 at 1:11 AM
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    2. Christmas Island

      Discussion about zoos in Christmas Island
      Latest: Re-introduction of the Christmas Island Blue-tailed Skink ThylacineAlive, 14 Aug 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. Fiji

      Latest: Kula Eco-park, Fiji Terry Thomas, 20 Jul 2018
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    5. Guam

      Discussion about zoos in Guam
      Latest: Photos from Guam Zoo MonkeyBat, 21 Aug 2019
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    6. Micronesia

      Latest: First Post ever ZooBinh, 17 Sep 2018
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    7. New Caledonia

      Latest: Exotic Mammals In New Caledonia FBBird, 18 Feb 2018
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    8. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo 2019 Zoofan15, 13 Oct 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    9. Niue

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

      Latest: Port Moresby Nature Park Goura, 13 Oct 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    11. Samoa

      Latest: Samoa’s first zoo? Chlidonias, 16 Jun 2019
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    12. Solomon Islands

      Latest: Are there any zoos in the Solomon Islands? SpinyLiving, 20 Apr 2019
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    13. 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: Snowleopard's 2019 Road Trip: Netherlands, Belgium, France & Germany Arizona Docent, 13 Oct 2019 at 11:49 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Yerevan Zoo News vogelcommando, 28 May 2018
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    3. Austria

      Latest: News from Schmiding Jola, 2 Oct 2019
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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: Antwerp zoo AWP, 9 Oct 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: Griffon vultures in Bulgaria vogelcommando, 19 Apr 2019
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: Aquatika vogelcommando, 5 Sep 2019
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    9. Cyprus

      Latest: News thread Kifaru Bwana, 2 Aug 2017
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    10. Czech Republic

      Latest: Prague Zoo News 2019 TeaLovingDave, 9 Oct 2019 at 10:59 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Munkholm Zoo for sale Hvedekorn, 7 Oct 2019
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo lintworm, 3 Jun 2019
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Korkeasaari Zoo, Helsinki JamesB, 20 Jul 2019
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    14. France

      Latest: News from Zoo de Doue Clem, 9 Oct 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    15. Georgia

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

      Latest: Tierpark Cottbus news Kifaru Bwana, 13 Oct 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    17. Greece

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

      Latest: Budapest Zoo lintworm, 12 Jun 2019
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Reykjavik Zoo News Gigit, 7 Aug 2019
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Fota Wildlife Park News Babyrousa, 11 Oct 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Bioparco di Roma Marco Penello, 23 Sep 2019
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo drill, 6 May 2018
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    23. Latvia

      Latest: Riga Zoo vogelcommando, 25 Jan 2018
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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: Mediterraneo Bio Park Malta Visit 2019 Cavia porcellus, 30 Aug 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 2019 Timmiegun, 12 Oct 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Haugaland zoo Smannsaker, 21 Aug 2019
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Krakow Zoo News Neva, 12 Oct 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo de Lagos news drill, 7 Oct 2019
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Trophy hunting ban overread, 9 Oct 2016
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Entry? pangolin12, 13 Oct 2019 at 12:01 AM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Belgrade Zoo, Serbia gorst, 1 Jun 2019
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Malkia Park - Big Cat Rescue Arek, 8 Jul 2019
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo Jobovc, 5 Jul 2019
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    39. Spain

      Latest: Terra Natura, Benidorm Elephantelephant, 25 Sep 2019
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Skansen news Batto, 15 Sep 2019
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News Elephantelephant, 2 Oct 2019
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Aslan Park Jana, 12 Nov 2018
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Kyiv zoo taun, 15 May 2018
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Twycross Zoo News 2019 hjkr, 13 Oct 2019 at 9:28 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: Mustelids in North America Great Argus, 12 Oct 2019 at 12:38 AM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Toronto Zoo Developments 2019 TZDugong, 14 Oct 2019 at 3:19 AM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: VallaZoo, Valladolid: Full Species List ralph, 10 Oct 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Milwaukee County Zoo News 2019 NSU42, 14 Oct 2019 at 7:13 AM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Recent Asian Zoo Visits aardvark250, 1 Sep 2019
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Turtle Conservation Center - Bhawal National Park vogelcommando, 14 Jun 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: Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Center vogelcommando, 27 Mar 2019
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    6. China

      Latest: Jinan - some Remarks and News Bagger Jan, 6 Oct 2019
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Hong Kong - Ocean Park aardvark250, 28 May 2018
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    8. India

      Latest: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park vogelcommando, 9 Oct 2019 at 10:44 PM
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Indonesia travelling advice MRJ, 26 Sep 2019
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Toba Aquarium MJB, 11 Oct 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary vogelcommando, 25 Nov 2018
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau

    13. Malaysia

      Latest: Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary vogelcommando, 11 Oct 2019 at 10:07 PM
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    14. Mongolia

      Discussion about zoos in Mongolia
      Latest: Zoos or conservation facilities in Mongolia? baboon, 8 May 2019
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    15. Myanmar

      Latest: The Zoos of Burma 5: Naypyitaw Zoo, 14 January 2014 Chlidonias, 15 Nov 2017
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    16. Nepal

      Latest: Vulture re-intoduction vogelcommando, 16 Apr 2017
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    17. Pakistan

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Lahore Zoo - Pakistan J I N X, 1 Oct 2019
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    18. Philippines

      Latest: Manila Zoo vogelcommando, 11 Oct 2019 at 10:12 PM
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    19. Singapore

      Latest: My Singapore Zoo Adventure weekly update Singapore Zoo support, 13 Oct 2019 at 2:24 AM
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    20. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo NVP, 19 Sep 2019
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    21. Sri Lanka

      Latest: List of zoological institutions in Sri Lanka Bagger Jan, 24 May 2019
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    22. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei Zoo New Rainforest Exhibit albertonykus, 4 Sep 2019
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    23. Thailand

      Latest: Chiang Mai Zoo, Thailand Crowthorne, 18 Sep 2019
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    24. Vietnam

      Latest: Vision Visits Vietnam Vision, 23 Jun 2019
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Rehabilitation and Conservation Rescue Center El Ocotal Arizona Docent, 7 Oct 2019
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    2. Antigua and Barbuda

      Latest: Conservation activities in Antigua and Barbuda Zoovolunteer, 29 Jun 2019
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    3. Argentina

      Latest: Temaikèn - Has anyone visited here? leone, 15 Apr 2019
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    4. Bahamas

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

      Latest: Hybrid crocodiles wally war eagle, 7 Oct 2015
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    6. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo News Kifaru Bwana, 6 Aug 2018
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    7. Bolivia

      Latest: The last of the Seheuncas Water Frogs ThylacineAlive, 2 Apr 2019
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    8. Brazil

      Latest: Pandas for Brazil!? zoomaniac, 5 Oct 2019
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    9. Chile

      Latest: Santiago Zoo vogelcommando, 3 Oct 2019
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    10. Colombia

      Latest: National Aviary of Colombia DesertRhino150, 12 Oct 2018
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    11. Costa Rica

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

      Latest: National Zoo of Cuba Kifaru Bwana, 19 Jan 2019
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    13. Dominica

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

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

      Latest: Zoos of Ecuador AWP, 25 Aug 2018
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    16. Falkland Islands

      Latest: Falkland Islands conservation lintworm, 20 Apr 2019
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    17. Panama

      Discussion about zoos in Panama
      Latest: Vision Visits Panama: The Quest for a Quetzal Vision, 22 Sep 2019
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    18. Paraguay

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

      Latest: Zoos of Peru jwer, 18 Apr 2017
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    20. Trinidad & Tobago

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

      Latest: too many baboons at Parque Lecocq wally war eagle, 7 Jul 2018
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    22. 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: New Aquarium For Oman yousuf89, 9 Apr 2019
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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 littleRedPanda, 9 Apr 2019
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Giza Zoo News vogelcommando, 27 Mar 2019
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    5. Ethiopia

      Latest: A new and ambitious concept for a zoo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia vogelcommando, 11 Oct 2019 at 10:19 PM
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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 Kifaru Bwana, 3 Jun 2019
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Jerusalem Biblical Zoo News The_UltimateBea, 10 May 2019
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    10. Ivory Coast

      Latest: Abidjan Zoo vogelcommando, 10 Feb 2017
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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. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo Zoo Tycooner FR, 22 Jul 2017
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    16. Nigeria

      Latest: Attack on Ogba Zoo vogelcommando, 6 Oct 2019
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    17. Qatar

      Latest: Desert Park ( with mini-zoo ) - Al Shahaniya vogelcommando, 3 Apr 2019
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    18. Rwanda

      Latest: Conservationist Killed By Rhinoceros Loxodonta Cobra, 8 Jun 2017
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    19. Saudi Arabia

      Latest: Fakieh Aquarium - Jeddah vogelcommando, 31 Jan 2018
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    20. Senegal

      Latest: Dakar zoo Arizona Docent, 13 Apr 2014
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    21. Somalia

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

      Latest: Johannesburg zoo news vogelcommando, 14 Jun 2019
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    23. Tanzania

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

      Latest: Photos from The Gambia? vogelcommando, 20 Apr 2019
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    25. Tunisia

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

      Latest: Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Ranch OrangePerson, 19 Feb 2018
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    27. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Ski Dubai vogelcommando, 11 Apr 2019
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    28. Zimbabwe

      Latest: Victoria Falls Snake Park MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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