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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: Monsters and Mythical Creatures in zoos DesertRhino150, 2 Nov 2026 at 7:49 PM
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    2. Zoos & Wildlife in the media

      Television shows, movies, books about zoos or wildlife. Documentaries, reality shows, etc.
      Latest: Wild Kratts Season 8 Speculation Kan, 2 Nov 2026 at 6:25 PM
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    3. Zoo Memorabilia

      Discussion about all the stuff you bring back from the zoo - guidebooks, maps, souvenirs, photos etc!
      Latest: Looking for tapir merch Zoohopper, 15 Oct 2026
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    4. Zoo History

      Historical information and discussions about zoos and important people in the zoo world
      Latest: Melbourne Zoo - history of monkeys Zoofan15, 30 Oct 2026 at 12:52 AM
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    5. Zoo & Animal Conservation Websites

      Websites and other resources online about zoos, wildlife, nature, conservation and such.
      Latest: Zootierliste: On the Hunt for Missing Zoos Animal, 14 Oct 2026
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  2. Other

    Other discussions, games, quizzes, challenges

    1. Speculative Zoo Design and Planning

      hypothetical discussions about developments or exhibits; designing theoretical collections and fictional zoos
      Latest: byobot's Alpine Park Zoo SeaOtterHQ, 2 Nov 2026 at 7:49 PM
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    2. Quizzes & Games

      Animal or zoo quizzes games
      Latest: Animal Alphabet game. Toki, 2 Nov 2026 at 10:19 PM
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    3. ZooChat Challenges

      Official ZooChat Challenge threads
      Latest: ZooChat Challenge UK 2026 pipaluk, 2 Nov 2026 at 7:42 PM
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    4. ZooChat Cup

      Official ZooChat Cup threads
      Latest: HEAD-TO-HEAD PROTOTYPE: Tierpark Berlin vs Zoo Berlin (BIRDS) Philipine eagle, 11 Oct 2025
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    5. Zoo Games & Simulators

      Discussion about zoo games and simulators such as Zoo Tycoon
      Latest: How would you change Planet Zoo 2's Animal Roster? filovirus, 24 Oct 2026
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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: Greetings! Dunkleosteus dude, 2 Nov 2026 at 10:04 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: Those We Have Known.... SeaOtterHQ, 1 Nov 2026 at 7:49 PM
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    3. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about ZooChat here
      Latest: File uploads temporarily disabled Simon Hampel, 22 Oct 2026
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    4. Events & Meetups

      Meetings and gatherings, education, seminars, conferences, or just zoo visits
      Latest: My Tennessee Weekend Trip Mr. Bobcat, 2 Oct 2026
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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: Things You Realized Recently Oxydoras, 2 Nov 2026 at 11:20 AM
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    2. Wildlife & Nature Conservation

      Non-zoo related discussion about animals, nature and conservation.
      Latest: Zoochat Big Year 2026 MRJ, 2 Nov 2026 at 6:26 PM
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    3. Animal Photography

      Discussion about taking photos of animals - equipment, techniques, places, etc
      Latest: Instagram Pages WilburWombat, 29 Oct 2026 at 10:35 PM
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    4. Private Collections & Pets

      Discussion about private collections of animals and pets or other domesticated animals
      Latest: Rodent Kingdom Malta Cassidy Casuar, 31 Oct 2026 at 1:04 AM
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  5. Oceania

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

    1. Australia

      Latest: Australian Asian Elephant Population 2026 Zoofan15, 2 Nov 2026 at 5:39 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: Aquarium of Guam Kegaz, 12 Apr 2026
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    7. Micronesia

      Latest: First Post ever Jaiden, 21 Feb 2026
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    8. New Caledonia

      Latest: Aquarium des Lagons Kegaz, 21 Jul 2026
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    9. New Zealand

      Discussion about zoos in New Zealand
      Latest: Auckland Zoo News 2026 Zoofan15, 2 Nov 2026 at 3:16 AM
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    10. Niue

      Latest: Niue has a duck. But just one. Hix, 8 Mar 2024
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    11. Papua New Guinea

      Latest: Port Moresby Nature Park Goura, 22 Apr 2026
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    12. Samoa

      Latest: Samoa’s first zoo? dillotest0, 31 Mar 2026
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    13. Solomon Islands

      Latest: Are there any zoos in the Solomon Islands? ilovetimberdoodles, 8 Mar 2024
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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: Okapis in Europe Kudu21, 2 Nov 2026 at 10:12 PM
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    2. Armenia

      Latest: Yerevan Zoo News Raikou, 6 Jul 2026
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    3. Austria

      Latest: Haus des Meeres, Vienna Bengal Tiger, 28 Oct 2026 at 6:58 PM
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    4. Azerbaijan

      Latest: Baku Zoo reopens after renovations Cobi, 30 Dec 2023
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    5. Belarus

      Latest: Zoo Minsk Xari, 12 Dec 2024
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    6. Belgium

      Latest: Pairi Daiza News 2026 GalenMarek, 2 Nov 2026 at 1:25 PM
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    7. Bulgaria

      Latest: White - tailed Mongoose Il gattopardo, 26 Oct 2026
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    8. Croatia

      Latest: Looking for old pictures of Brijuni ZOO/Safari Joshu6, 27 Aug 2026
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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: Plzen zoo news Haliaeetus, 30 Oct 2026 at 5:22 PM
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    11. Denmark

      Latest: Small news from Randers Haliaeetus, 2 Nov 2026 at 5:16 PM
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    12. Estonia

      Latest: Tallinn zoo Kifaru Bwana, 29 Oct 2024
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    13. Finland

      Latest: Ranua Zoo news Mymmeli, 17 Oct 2026
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    14. France

      Latest: News from Zoo de Doue Haliaeetus, 2 Nov 2026 at 6:54 AM
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    15. Georgia

      Latest: New Tbilisi Zoo lustigerlangur, 21 Oct 2026
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    16. Germany

      Latest: news from Walsrode 2026 Daniel SÃķrensen, 2 Nov 2026 at 6:03 PM
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    17. Greece

      Latest: Attica zoo, Greece Jana, 9 Oct 2026
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    18. Hungary

      Latest: News from Veszprem SplootingEarlessMonitor, 31 Oct 2026 at 9:32 AM
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    19. Iceland

      Latest: Beluga Sanctuary News Sacchi, 11 May 2025
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    20. Ireland

      Latest: Wild Ireland - new wildlife park in Donegal Vulpes, 24 Oct 2026
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    21. Italy

      Latest: Parco Zoo Punta Verde Haliaeetus, 2 Nov 2026 at 5:19 PM
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    22. Kazakhstan

      Latest: Almaty Zoo Raikou, 19 Oct 2026
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    23. Latvia

      Latest: Riga Zoo PÃĻre Damian's Deer, 11 Jan 2026
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    24. Lithuania

      Latest: Lithuanian Zoo (Kaunas Zoo) News Haliaeetus, 18 Sep 2026
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    25. Luxembourg

      Latest: Parc Merveilleux Haliaeetus, 25 Aug 2026
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    26. North Macedonia

      Latest: Skopje Zoo News Leaf Productions, 22 Jun 2025
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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: Monaco Zoo news thread Haliaeetus, 2 Jul 2026
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    30. Netherlands

      Latest: Blijdorp News 2026 Paul.Haerle, 2 Nov 2026 at 4:50 PM
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    31. Norway

      Latest: Akvariet i Bergen Batto, 23 Oct 2026
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    32. Poland

      Latest: Krakow Zoo News Haliaeetus, 2 Nov 2026 at 4:58 PM
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    33. Portugal

      Latest: Zoo Santo Inacio news Enzo, 4 Oct 2026
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    34. Romania

      Latest: Why are hornbills so under-represented in Romanian zoos? Paul.Haerle, 1 Nov 2026 at 9:34 PM
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    35. Russia

      Latest: Novosibirsk Zoo Raikou, 1 Nov 2026 at 5:32 PM
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    36. Serbia

      Latest: Palic zoo news Jana, 5 Jul 2026
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    37. Slovakia

      Latest: Malkia Park - Big Cat Rescue hamoomoo, 23 Oct 2026
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    38. Slovenia

      Latest: Ljubljana Zoo scb, 7 Jul 2026
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    39. Spain

      Latest: SEA LIFE BenalmÃĄdena news aramacao, 1 Nov 2026 at 4:55 PM
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    40. Sweden

      Latest: Nordens Ark Daniel SÃķrensen, 2 Aug 2026
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    41. Switzerland

      Latest: Zoo Basel News Kifaru Bwana, 30 Oct 2026 at 9:29 AM
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    42. Turkey

      Latest: Bursa Zoo PossumRoach, 17 Sep 2026
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    43. Ukraine

      Latest: Kyiv zoo hoofstock fan, 15 Aug 2026
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    44. United Kingdom

      Latest: Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens News 2026 Strathmorezoo, 2 Nov 2026 at 10:19 PM
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  7. North America

    Discussions about zoos in North America

    1. North America - General

      Latest: North American Asian Elephant Population 2026 Hyak_II, 2 Nov 2026 at 9:05 PM
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    2. Canada

      Latest: Calgary Zoo Review, August 2026 Justalostsoul, 2 Nov 2026 at 5:35 PM
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    3. Mexico

      Latest: Rhinos in Mexico Mr.Ivory, 1 Nov 2026 at 7:29 PM
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    4. United States

      Latest: Fresno Chaffee Zoo News 2026 John Marchwick, 2 Nov 2026 at 10:12 PM
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  8. Asia

    Discussions about zoos in Asia

    1. Asia - General

      Latest: Laos and Northern Vietnam Animal Watching Trip Report (2026) jopif, 25 Oct 2026
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    2. Bangladesh

      Latest: Bangladesh bans capture of wild elephants Kifaru Bwana, 25 Feb 2024
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    3. Bhutan

      Discussion about zoos in Bhutan
      Latest: Motithang Takin Preserve chrisjpl, 7 Jul 2024
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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: Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity vogelcommando, 9 Nov 2024
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    6. China

      Latest: Tianshan Zoo Species Inventory Kifaru Bwana, 28 Oct 2026 at 5:46 PM
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    7. Hong Kong

      Latest: Seeking wildlife watching advice for Hong Kong Gavinj90, 9 Sep 2026
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    8. India

      Latest: India's Richest Family Building World's Largest Zoo Veno, 1 Nov 2026 at 3:41 AM
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    9. Indonesia

      Latest: Faunaland Buperta Cibubur News Rizz Carlton, 2 Nov 2026 at 4:11 PM
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    10. Japan

      Latest: Inokashira Park Zoo - Tokyo biggest_dreamer, 30 Oct 2026 at 6:46 AM
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    11. Laos

      Latest: Lao Zoo species lists, October 2019 YuanChang, 11 Nov 2024
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    12. Macau

      Discussion about zoos in Macau
      Latest: Seac Pai Van Park nedpepper, 9 May 2026
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    13. Malaysia

      Latest: "Zoo In Mall" Species List (August 24, 2024) aramacao, 26 Oct 2026
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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 Greaterbilby, 14 Nov 2024
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    16. Myanmar

      Latest: Yangon Zoo News Ned, 12 Apr 2025
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    17. Nepal

      Latest: Central Zoo, Jawalakhel Species List Northwestern Wolf, 25 Oct 2023
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    18. Pakistan

      Discussion about zoos in Pakistan
      Latest: Elephants of Pakistan J I N X, 6 Oct 2025
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    19. Philippines

      Latest: Philippine eagle Kegaz, 12 Apr 2026
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    20. Singapore

      Latest: Bird Paradise news 2026 CondorHero, 2 Nov 2026 at 9:44 AM
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    21. South Korea

      Latest: Seoul Zoo dt644, 15 Oct 2026
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    22. Sri Lanka

      Latest: Sri Lankan National Zoo Jana, 22 Sep 2026
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    23. Taiwan

      Latest: Taipei zoo news ISAO, 28 Oct 2026 at 9:53 AM
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    24. Thailand

      Latest: Does anyone have a Safari World species list? Rizz Carlton, 2 Nov 2026 at 7:48 PM
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    25. Vietnam

      Latest: Saigon Zoo news VulpesZerda, 2 Nov 2026 at 5:34 PM
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  9. Central & South America

    Discussions about zoos in Central and South America

    1. Central & South America - General

      Latest: Flight of the Chlidonias: a whole new world to explore Chlidonias, 31 Oct 2026 at 10:36 AM
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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: Buenos Aires Zoo ShantiZookeeper13, 21 Sep 2026
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    4. Bahamas

      Latest: Blue Lagoon Island - Bahamas vogelcommando, 10 Apr 2019
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    5. Barbados

      Discussion about zoos in Barbados
      Latest: RAMSAR Wetland Deliberately Destroyed Leaf Productions, 31 Aug 2025
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    6. Belize

      Latest: Belize Zoo Haliaeetus, 1 Apr 2026
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    7. Bermuda

      Discussion about zoos in Bermuda
      Latest: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo News Austin the Sengi, 13 Nov 2025
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    8. Bolivia

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

      Latest: Sao Paulo Aquarium Velas, 29 Oct 2026 at 7:28 PM
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    10. Chile

      Latest: Buin Zoo species list and walk-through, September 2026 carlos55, 20 Oct 2026
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    11. Colombia

      Latest: Next trip: Colombia 2027 aramacao, 15 Aug 2026
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    12. Costa Rica

      Latest: RFI: Guanacaste, Costa Rica zoo_sipsik, 16 Aug 2025
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    13. Cuba

      Latest: National Zoo of Cuba aramacao, 18 Oct 2026
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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: Southern White Rhinos Animallover23, 13 Feb 2024
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    16. Ecuador

      Latest: Ecuador 2026 Velas, 7 Oct 2026
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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: ZoolÃģgico La Aurora Species List (March 2026) Velas, 30 Mar 2026
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    19. Honduras

      Discussion about zoos in Honduras

    20. Panama

      Discussion about zoos in Panama
      Latest: Zoo Del Istmo splendens, 9 Feb 2026
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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: Parque de las Leyendas - Lima Velas, 24 Aug 2026
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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'BopicuÃĄ 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: Zootierliste Africa Animal, 11 May 2025
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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: Loro Parque Tenerife Haliaeetus, 15 Oct 2026
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    4. Egypt

      Latest: Giza Zoo News MOG2012, 10 Dec 2024
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    5. Ethiopia

      Latest: Addis Ababa Zoo's lions kermodei, 12 Aug 2026
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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: Birding the Upper Guinea Forests of Ghana LaughingDove, 16 May 2026
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    8. Iran

      Latest: Asiatic cheetah wild population news Wanderer, 1 Oct 2026
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    9. Israel

      Latest: Israel- the only country with all ostrich kinds? Marbled Polecat, 10 Jun 2026
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    10. Ivory Coast

      Latest: How difficult would Zebra Duiker be to photograph in Cote D'Ivoire? TeaLovingDave, 19 Feb 2025
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    11. Jordan

      Latest: Jordan jwer, 3 Apr 2014
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    12. Kenya

      Latest: Mountain bongo news thread - Kenya Kifaru Bwana, 24 Feb 2025
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    13. Kuwait

      Latest: Expansion And Revitalization Planned Zooplantman, 14 Dec 2018
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    14. Madagascar

      Latest: Smuggled Coquerel's Sifakas Wanderer, 12 Dec 2025
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    15. Mauritius

      Discussion about zoos in Mauritius
      Latest: Rodrigues Flying Fox Breeding Facilities Iguana_Cabana, 29 Nov 2025
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    16. Morocco

      Latest: Rabat Zoo, Morocco Flyer.Nick, 17 Oct 2026
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    17. Namibia

      Discussion about zoos in Namibia
      Latest: Zoos and other animal related places of Nambia ilovetimberdoodles, 8 Mar 2024
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    18. Nigeria

      Latest: The state of Nigeria's zoos aramacao, 23 Sep 2024
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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, 30 Jul 2026
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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: Observations on conservation in The Gambia Zoovolunteer, 30 Apr 2023
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    28. Tunisia

      Latest: Tunis Zoo Animallover23, 4 Mar 2024
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    29. Uganda

      Latest: CTC Conservation Center news Iguana_Cabana, 30 Mar 2026
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    30. United Arab Emirates

      Latest: Al Ain Zoo Mr.Ivory, 24 Aug 2026
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    31. Zambia

      Discussion about zoos in Zambia
      Latest: Are There Any Zoos In Zambia? abese penguin, 10 Apr 2025
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    32. Zimbabwe

      Latest: Victoria Falls Snake Park MRJ, 18 Mar 2018
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