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Greetings, I am planning a (likely solo) gap year type backpacking trip to South-East Asian countries (anywhere from Myanmar to Indonesia - perhaps a trip not too dissimilar to @Chlidonias or @LaughingDove 's adventures) in 2022 for a few months. The likelihood of its' occurence depends on the...

In the Childrens Farm section. The exhibit is barely larger than what is shown on the image.

"An immersion exhibit is a naturalistic zoo environment that gives visitors the sense of being in the animals' habitats. Buildings and barriers are hidden." To what extent are immersive exhibits effective at giving the visitors a sense of being in the animals' habitat. How would this work with...

From looking at images of the carnivore immersive exhibits at Bioparc Valencia, I became curious of what barriers are used to stop carnivores (notably lions and hyenas, but also others such as meerkat) from leaving their enclosure - this was unclear in the images. I also noted the lion...

This may already be an existing thread, however I was wondering which zoo animals are the most money-making in zoos. For example pandas may attract more visitors, however the cost of having pandas (not to mention the added government loan costs) most likely means pandas are not money-making...

This has been something that I haven't been able to grasp lately. How do we determine how much space a captive animal needs? I'm not sure there is an answer to this, however zoos must base their enclosure size off some sort of observation/facts. For example, will birds of prey like Griffon...

New "pangolin centre and research institute" to open in Sabah, East Malaysia with the main goals being rehabilitation, education and research. Malaysia’s First Pangolin Sanctuary and Research Centre to be Opened in Sabah - Pangolin Specialist Group

Which collections currently house moles (including marsupial moles but excluding mole rats)? How well do moles cope in captivity? How are they housed and what are they fed? Have any moles been bred in captivity?

Are there any good zoos worth visiting near Jaipur? Where are the best places to see wildlife near Jaipur? I have looked at Ranthambore National Park, Jhalana Safari Park and Jaipur Deer Park. Which one is more worthy of visiting: Jaipur Zoo or Nahargarh Biological Park. Are there any other...

Which zoos currently keep marbled cats? Has anyone (on zoochat) seen any marbled cats (I know Devilfish has)? Which zoos have kept marbled cats? Saigon, Khao Kheow, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo and Howletts have all displayed marbled cats publically, although I am almost certain sure they are not...

Has anyone been to the Sierra Nevada mountain range? Where are the best spots for seeing wildlife and what type of wildlife does it offer?

A few questions regarding Kaeng Krachan National Park: - Has anyone visited the park? - How easy is it to spot mammals/birds? Are there any hides? Does the jungle make it difficult for spotting? - Are there a variety of mammals? - How guaranteed are mammal sightings? - Do some of the mammals...

What happens to dead animals in zoos? Do some zoos have special graveyards?

How do zoos protect their animals from snakes? Specifically venomous or other snakes that will eat/harm animals in outdoor enclosures.

Where is the best place to see [wild] wildlife near Bangkok? For example a National Park or Nature reserve near Bangkok that offers lots of wildlife.

Are there any snow leopards in zoos in tropical or desert habitats?