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[[Zoophilia Wiki:About|Zoophilia.wiki]] is an English language, community-driven wiki that exists to educate people about [[zoophiles]]: a group of otherwise ordinary people who experience some form of sexual and/or romantic attraction to non-human animals.

Are you familiar with the term "'''ZETA'''"? It's an acronym for [[ZETA-Verein|'''Z'''oosexuals for the '''E'''thical '''T'''reatment of '''A'''nimals]], an organization that advocates for the safety of zoophiles' non-human partners and promotes tolerance towards the zoo community through education and awareness.

<h2 style="margin-top: 0.75em;">The principles of ZETA</h2>
# Bestow upon animals the same kindness one would wish bestowed upon oneself.
# Consider the well-being of an animal companion as important as one's own.
# Place the animal's will and well-being ahead of one's desires for sexual gratification.
# Teach those who seek knowledge about [[bestiality]] and [[zoophilia]] without promoting it.
# Discourage the practice of bestiality in the presence of fetish seekers.
# Censure sexual exploitation of animals for the purpose of financial gain.
# Censure those who practice and promote [[Zoosadism|animal sexual abuse]].

<p style="margin-top: 1em;">Have you been looking for a community with those kinds of objectives? Then you should give [[Zoocadia]] a try!</p></div>
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* [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
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* [[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
* [[Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs]]
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: [[Zoo]]
: [[Zoo Exclusive]]

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:[[Social Aspects & Zoophilia]]
:[[Mating Outside of Heat]]
:[[Psychology of Zoosexuality]]
:[[Allergic Response To Intimate Interspecies Contact]]
:[[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
:[[Bestiality Law in the United States: Evolving Legislation with Scientific Limitations]]
:[[Statistics]]
:[[The Confession to Love of Animals]]
:[[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
:[[Zoophilia Is Morally Permissible]]{{Col-break}}
;[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Law]]
:[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Zoo rights by country or territory]]
: [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
: [[Zoosadism]]
: [[Zoo bashing]]

;[[:Category:Culture|Zoo Culture]]
: [[Furry Fandom & the Zoo Community]]
: [[Zoo social movements|Social movements]]
: [[Zoo pride|Pride]]
: [[:Category:Terms|Zoophilia Terms]]

;[[:Category:History|Zoo history]]
: [[First Church of Zoophilia]]
: [[History of zoophilia]]
: [[Timeline of zoophilia]]
: [[Forumzoone.com]]
: [[Hani Miletski]]
: [[Kenneth "Mr. Hands" Pinyan]]

: [[Legacy ZetaPride]]
: [[Trial of Thomas Hogg]]
: [[Jacques Ferron (bestiality)]]
: [[Mark "Hossy" Matthews]]
: [[Peter Singer]]
: [[The Vivarium]]
:[[Zoo social movements]]
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;[[:Category:Books|Books]]
: [[Beloved Animal, The Story of An Intimate Relationship]]
: [[Dearest Pet: On Bestiality]]
: [[Love, Violence, and Sexuality in Relationships between Humans and Animals]]
: [[Loving Animals]]
: [[Understanding Bestiality and Zoophilia]]
: [[Uniquely Dangerous]]
: [[Zoophilia, The Sexual Love for Animals]]

;[[:Category:Surveys|Surveys]]
: [[Causes of Zoophilia - A 2000 Survey]]
: [[Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample]]
: [[Social Scientific Analysis of Human-Animal Sexual Interactions]]
: [[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
: [[Zoophilia in Society - A 2000 Survey]]

;[[:Category:People|People]]
: [[Alfred Kinsey]]
: [[Douglas "Fausty" Spink]]
: [[Hani Miletski]]
: [[Kenneth "Mr. Hands" Pinyan]]
: [[Mark "Hossy" Matthews]]
: [[Peter Singer]]
: [[ZETA-Verein]]
: [[Andrea Beetz]]
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Child pornography

2026-05-05T00:30:29Z

ZooWiki: do not recall this page existing, but hows a little info.

#REDIRECT [[Bestiality]]
Given this page is a redirect, Zoophilia Wiki does not condone or discuss this type of subject. Whether you believe bestiality is the same, they are not.

Zetapin

2026-04-29T23:05:31Z

ZooWiki: Reverted edit by Swedishwin.com (talk) to last revision by Tuvik

{{stub}}{{History}}
[[File:Screenshot 2023-11-27 at 23-07-29 https web.archive.org.png|thumb|Zetapin main web page in 2001|left]]The Zetapin website, was itself not a wiki. However, did have a dedicated page for it's wiki. See [[Zoowiki (Zetapin)|ZooWiki]].
Zetapin was a Zoophilia related website that was started in the late 90s. Assuming 1999 based on the recent Wayback Machine result. However, content was not showing until 2001. This could be due to errors with the site during that time. <ref>Zetapin Website 1999 - Wayback Machine

https://web.archive.org/web/20010202023300/http://www.zetapin.de:80/</ref>

They listed various pages such as the Zoo Code, FAQ about Zoophilia, such as Zoophilie - ein Versuch der Differenzierung. (Zoophilia - an attempt to differentiate..) <ref>Zoophilie - ein Versuch der Differenzierung.

https://web.archive.org/web/20001102005431/http://www.zetapin.de/zoofaq/differen.htm</ref>
==Zetapin==

A German wiki that was created in the early 2000's and went derelict near the turn of the century.

These links were recovered from the Zetapin website and added here for education and culture.

* [[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
* [[Docking]]
* [[Mating Outside of Heat]]
* [[Experiment With An Animal]]
* [[Social Aspects & Zoophilia]]
* [[Lubrication During Sexual Intercourse]]
* [[ZetaList]]
* [[Legacy ZetaPride]]
* [[Zoo Code]]
* [[Zoophile Vegetarianism]]
* [[Cynophilia]]
* [[Horse]]
* [[Dog]]
* [[Dog Penis]]
* [[ZETA Principles]]
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2025-12-01T22:59:09Z

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<div style="font-size: 1.05em; padding: 1em 1.5em 0.25em;"><div style="font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 auto; width: fit-content;"><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">🐶</span> Welcome, visitor! <span style="font-size: 1.5em;">🙋🏼</span></div>

[[Zoophilia Wiki:About|Zoophilia.wiki]] is an English language, community-driven wiki that exists to educate people about [[zoophiles]]: a group of otherwise ordinary people who experience some form of sexual and/or romantic attraction to non-human animals.

Are you familiar with the term "'''ZETA'''"? It's an acronym for [[ZETA-Verein|'''Z'''oosexuals for the '''E'''thical '''T'''reatment of '''A'''nimals]], an organization that advocates for the safety of zoophiles' non-human partners and promotes tolerance towards the zoo community through education and awareness.

<h2 style="margin-top: 0.75em;">The principles of ZETA</h2>
# Bestow upon animals the same kindness one would wish bestowed upon oneself.
# Consider the well-being of an animal companion as important as one's own.
# Place the animal's will and well-being ahead of one's desires for sexual gratification.
# Teach those who seek knowledge about [[bestiality]] and [[zoophilia]] without promoting it.
# Discourage the practice of bestiality in the presence of fetish seekers.
# Censure sexual exploitation of animals for the purpose of financial gain.
# Censure those who practice and promote [[Zoosadism|animal sexual abuse]].

<p style="margin-top: 1em;">Have you been looking for a community with those kinds of objectives? Then you should give [[Zoocadia]] a try!</p></div>
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* [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
* [[Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample]]
* [[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
* [[Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs]]
* [[Academic Defending Zoophilia - "Prohibiting Bestiality is plagued by irrational inconsistencies "]]
* [[Statistics]]
* [[Allergic Response To Intimate Interspecies Contact]]
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;[[Human sexuality]]
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: [[Sexual orientation]]

;[[Sexual identity]]
: [[Who are these Zoophiles?]]
: [[Zoo]]
: [[Zoo Exclusive]]

;[[:Category:Resources|Resources]]
:[[Social Aspects & Zoophilia]]
:[[Mating Outside of Heat]]
:[[Psychology of Zoosexuality]]
:[[Allergic Response To Intimate Interspecies Contact]]
:[[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
:[[Bestiality Law in the United States: Evolving Legislation with Scientific Limitations]]
:[[Statistics]]
:[[The Confession to Love of Animals]]
:[[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
:[[Zoophilia Is Morally Permissible]]{{Col-break}}
;[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Law]]
:[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Zoo rights by country or territory]]
: [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
: [[Zoosadism]]
: [[Zoo bashing]]

;[[:Category:Culture|Zoo Culture]]
: [[Furry Fandom & the Zoo Community]]
: [[Zoo social movements|Social movements]]
: [[Zoo pride|Pride]]
: [[:Category:Terms|Zoophilia Terms]]

;[[:Category:History|Zoo history]]
: [[First Church of Zoophilia]]
: [[History of zoophilia]]
: [[Timeline of zoophilia]]
: [[Forumzoone.com]]
: [[Hani Miletski]]
: [[Kenneth "Mr. Hands" Pinyan]]

: [[Legacy ZetaPride]]
: [[Trial of Thomas Hogg]]
: [[Jacques Ferron (bestiality)]]
: [[Mark "Hossy" Matthews]]
: [[Peter Singer]]
: [[The Vivarium]]
:[[Zoo social movements]]
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;[[:Category:Books|Books]]
: [[Beloved Animal, The Story of An Intimate Relationship]]
: [[Dearest Pet: On Bestiality]]
: [[Love, Violence, and Sexuality in Relationships between Humans and Animals]]
: [[Loving Animals]]
: [[Understanding Bestiality and Zoophilia]]
: [[Uniquely Dangerous]]
: [[Zoophilia, The Sexual Love for Animals]]

;[[:Category:Surveys|Surveys]]
: [[Causes of Zoophilia - A 2000 Survey]]
: [[Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample]]
: [[Social Scientific Analysis of Human-Animal Sexual Interactions]]
: [[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
: [[Zoophilia in Society - A 2000 Survey]]

;[[:Category:People|People]]
: [[Alfred Kinsey]]
: [[Douglas "Fausty" Spink]]
: [[Hani Miletski]]
: [[Kenneth "Mr. Hands" Pinyan]]
: [[Mark "Hossy" Matthews]]
: [[Peter Singer]]
: [[ZETA-Verein]]
: [[Andrea Beetz]]
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2025-12-01T22:58:44Z

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{{Collapse|width=92.5%|text-pad=0.4em 1.6em|We've begun allowing new account creation!|Sign ups are open to contribute to the wiki. There is no porn. So signing up hoping for it will be a waste of time. This is a wiki.

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Zoophilia.wiki does not sell/trade/buy emails, all emails are used only for the purpose of signing up and/or receiving notifications.

Please note pages will be patrolled, and upon the notice of any vandalism will be an immediate ban.
Do not use the Wiki as its a classified/personals site. This is not a porn site or hook up page.

Email any questions you may have to {{No spam|zoowiki|mailfence.com}}.<br /><br />An account is not needed to view any of the content here. ''Nothing'' is behind a registration or paywall, except for adding and editing pages.}}
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{{Page tabs|NOTOC=true|[[Main Page]]|[[Things You Can Do]]|[[Donate]]|This=This}}
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<div style="font-size: 1.05em; padding: 1em 1.5em 0.25em;"><div style="font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 auto; width: fit-content;"><span style="font-size: 1.5em;">🐶</span> Welcome, visitor! <span style="font-size: 1.5em;">🙋🏼</span></div>

[[Zoophilia Wiki:About|Zoophilia.wiki]] is an English language, community-driven wiki that exists to educate people about [[zoophiles]]: a group of otherwise ordinary people who experience some form of sexual and/or romantic attraction to non-human animals.

Are you familiar with the term "'''ZETA'''"? It's an acronym for [[ZETA-Verein|'''Z'''oosexuals for the '''E'''thical '''T'''reatment of '''A'''nimals]], an organization that advocates for the safety of zoophiles' non-human partners and promotes tolerance towards the zoo community through education and awareness.

<h2 style="margin-top: 0.75em;">The principles of ZETA</h2>
# Bestow upon animals the same kindness one would wish bestowed upon oneself.
# Consider the well-being of an animal companion as important as one's own.
# Place the animal's will and well-being ahead of one's desires for sexual gratification.
# Teach those who seek knowledge about [[bestiality]] and [[zoophilia]] without promoting it.
# Discourage the practice of bestiality in the presence of fetish seekers.
# Censure sexual exploitation of animals for the purpose of financial gain.
# Censure those who practice and promote [[Zoosadism|animal sexual abuse]].

<p style="margin-top: 1em;">Have you been looking for a community with those kinds of objectives? Then you should give [[Zoocadia]] a try!</p></div>
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* [[ZETA Principles]]
* [[Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs]]
* [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
* [[Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample]]
* [[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
* [[Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs]]
* [[Academic Defending Zoophilia - "Prohibiting Bestiality is plagued by irrational inconsistencies "]]
* [[Statistics]]
* [[Allergic Response To Intimate Interspecies Contact]]
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{{Col-begin}}{{Col-break}}
;[[Human sexuality]]
: [[Zoosexuality]]
: [[Psychology of Zoosexuality]]
: [[Sexual orientation]]

;[[Sexual identity]]
: [[Who are these Zoophiles?]]
: [[Zoo]]
: [[Zoo Exclusive]]

;[[:Category:Resources|Resources]]
:[[Social Aspects & Zoophilia]]
:[[Mating Outside of Heat]]
:[[Psychology of Zoosexuality]]
:[[Allergic Response To Intimate Interspecies Contact]]
:[[Animal Lovers: Zoophiles Make Scientists Rethink Human Sexuality]]
:[[Bestiality Law in the United States: Evolving Legislation with Scientific Limitations]]
:[[Statistics]]
:[[The Confession to Love of Animals]]
:[[The Hidden Lives of the Zoophiles]]
:[[Zoophilia Is Morally Permissible]]{{Col-break}}
;[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Law]]
:[[Legality of Bestiality by Country|Zoo rights by country or territory]]
: [[Legality of bestiality in the United States]]
: [[Zoosadism]]
: [[Zoo bashing]]

;[[:Category:Culture|Zoo Culture]]
: [[Furry Fandom & the Zoo Community]]
: [[Zoo social movements|Social movements]]
: [[Zoo pride|Pride]]
: [[:Category:Terms|Zoophilia Terms]]

;[[:Category:History|Zoo history]]
: [[First Church of Zoophilia]]
: [[History of zoophilia]]
: [[Timeline of zoophilia]]
: [[Forumzoone.com]]
: [[Hani Miletski]]
: [[Kenneth "Mr. Hands" Pinyan]]

: [[Legacy ZetaPride]]
: [[Trial of Thomas Hogg]]
: [[Jacques Ferron (bestiality)]]
: [[Mark "Hossy" Matthews]]
: [[Peter Singer]]
: [[The Vivarium]]
:[[Zoo social movements]]
{{Col-break}}
;[[:Category:Books|Books]]
: [[Beloved Animal, The Story of An Intimate Relationship]]
: [[Dearest Pet: On Bestiality]]
: [[Love, Violence, and Sexuality in Relationships between Humans and Animals]]
: [[Loving Animals]]
: [[Understanding Bestiality and Zoophilia]]
: [[Uniquely Dangerous]]
: [[Zoophilia, The Sexual Love for Animals]]

;[[:Category:Surveys|Surveys]]
: [[Causes of Zoophilia - A 2000 Survey]]
: [[Measurement and Correlates of Zoophilic Interest in an Online Community Sample]]
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Talk:ZooVille

2025-12-01T22:57:00Z

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== Zoophilic Content Policies ==
This page claims that ZV allows for direct monetization of content via crypto. It even provides a link. However, I am unable to find this thread on the current ZV. Is this policy still in effect?

== No ==

Monetization of content has been removed. This potentially leads to abuse that turns into selling content as long as they call it a "donation."

Talk:The philisophical implications of zoophilia

2025-10-25T23:40:23Z

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I'm new to editing this wiki and am unsure how to add this research to the research section. Any help is appreciated.

== reply on adding to category ==

In the visual editor, you'll be able to see the three lines or hamburger icons near the save button. It'll be a drop down and see Category. Then type in Research and it will show that category.

Hani Miletski's Chat Logs

2025-09-29T16:48:54Z

ZooWiki: Protected "Hani Miletski's Chat Logs": I never thought I have to explain the obvious; This is a chat LOG from long ago. This is not an actual chat room. ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

==Speaking With Zoosexuals Before Writing Dissertation==
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*Tammy shouts — Can I have everyone’s attention in the forest please?
*Tammy shouts — I’ m going to be moderating tonight
*Active says — Moderate away, Tam :)
*Tammy shouts — Those of you planning on attending the thing with Hani, please come down here
*Tammy says — Okay. Beverly has asked me to moderate tonight. The purpose for this visit, as I understand, is for Hani to tell us about her research and then for her to answer questions.
*Black says — what kind of research?
*Tammy says — I’ m going to find that out along with you all
*Active says — So she’s not looking for information from us?
*Strong says — Not at this time.
*Tammy says — this is not going to be a one on one thing, not at this time.
*Active says — Interesting.
*Tammy says — but she would like to have contact with some people here.
*Satyr says — This is a meeting to allow us to meet her and understand what she is trying to do/research.
*Tammy shouts — Can I have everyone’s attention in the forest please?
*Doggie says — No!
*Active listens.
*Kevin wows at Doggie
*Tammy pokes Doggie :)
*Mike nods
*Whitedog says — It’s only a little report, Active. Nothing’s going to be published.
*Active says — Oh?
*Tussle walks in
*SIGN ON — [[Hani Miletski|HANI MILETSKI]], MSW
*Active says — Hi Hani!
*Satyr says — Heya Hani :)
*Thrill lifts Kevin up... “ can you see?”
*Tammy says — Hi Hani
*Jim tacklehugs Hani
*Black says — Hi Hani
*Mike says — hello then :)
*Alex says — hi Hani
*Foxi says — Hi Hani
*Tussle spyhops
*Satyr says — Welcome to the Forest, or “ total chaos” as it sometimes is ;)
*Troy says — hi all
*Tammy says — I am explaining what’s going on to everyone. My name is Tammy, and I will try to moderate tonight. I would like to use the same method as we did for other meetings... talking one at a time, and if you wish to talk, use a 🐾 to indicate that.
*Cocco says — hello everyone
*Tammy says — Kevin, can you keep track of who is next to talk for me?
*Kevin says — okay, let me get some scritch paper
*Urge splashes Race [[Horse]]
*Jim thwapples Race Horse gently
*Axiom says — Hi Active
*Redcow sits and moos
*Craig walks in
*Prince appears from nowhere!
*Mic walks in
*Littlehorse walks in
*Full walks in
*Mic grabs the couch
*Zoro walks in
*Mike sits next to Mic
*Foxi says — eekk, what a crowded hallway!
*Alex snags a spot on the couch
*Foxi sits by Mic
*Whitedog lays on Mike and Mic :)
*Beverly says — okay, people, Hani isn’ t used to the net, so don’ t spam her, please.
*Full eats outa his feeder
*Word walks in
*Active nods
*Redcow lies down and ruminates...
*Jim finds a piece of carpet to lay on, and pulls Race Horse down on top of him, skritching his tummy
*Active grins
*Dolphin reads the message board.
*Race Horse yeeeps and stretches on Jim, “ Mmmmmmm!”
*Tammy says — While Hani is talking, please do not interrupt.
*Hani says — Hi everybody. Just wanted to let you know that it’s my first time on the net and I’ m very slow at this, so please be patient. Do you have any questions for me?
*Black says — hi Hani
*Mike says — hello Hani :)
*Active says — Hi Hani
*Holland bids you all good morning!
*Foxi says — Hi Hani
*Dolphin says — Hello Hani!
*Tammy says — Welcome Hani
*Mic says — hi Hani
*Doggie says — hi Hani. We spoke on der phone
*Prince says — howdy!
*Alex says — greetings Hani
*Satyr bows in greeting to Hani
*Jim waves
*Littlehorse says — hi, we spoke
*Trouble clicks hello! :)
*Race Horse bows, “ Hello Hani. I’ m a complete stranger.”
*Whitedog waves to Hani. Then sits and pays attention.
*Littlehorse says — 🐾
*Sheep knocks on the door
*Holland says — Hani, what is the purpose of your study? What do you hope to get out of it?
*Crocodile appears from nowhere!
*Hani says — Basically, I want to get all the info. I can get about [[bestiality]] and [[zoophilia]], and more specifically if this is a form of sexual orientation.
*Active says — 🐾
*Jim says — 🐾
*Dog appears form nowhere!
*Wolfie arrives in a blinding flash!
*Kevin says — Littlehorse is next
*Satyr says — 🐾
*Doggie says — 🐾
*Littlehorse says — okay, could you tell us where besides here you find sources of information? Or put differently, are all your sources Internet typoes of one sort or another?
*Prince says — 🐾
*Horselover walks in
*Lamb walks in
*Hani says — I am hoping to get all of your cooperation in that, so that you tell others who are not connected to the net about me.
*Littlehorse says — okay, thanks
*Kevin says — Active is next
*Active says — I don’ t think there’s any question that zooness is a sexual orientation, like being hetero or gay or bi.
*Race Horse says — 🐾
*Dolphin is ignoring everyone.
*Hani says — but I don’ t think other people know that (I don’ t know that either, but I hope to find out)
*Dolphin is now listening
*Active nods and says — That’s part of the problem: they think we do it because we can’ t get a human:)
*Hani says — right. I get a lot of that from people who have no idea about the subject.
*Tammy says — 🐾
*Burro walks in
*Mike says — 🐾
*Kevin says — Jim is next
*Jim says — I just wanted to make a clarification; when you say “sexual orientation” you are saying in contrast to a kink, or sexual behavior, like bondage/frottage/etc... So, in your research you are trying to determine if zoophilia is in fact an orientation and not just a kink?
*Hani says — Yes, a sexual orientation like homosexuality.
*Pony says — 🐾
*Littlehorse says — 🐾
*Mic says — 🐾
*Kevin says — Satyr is next
*Satyr takes a deep breath and says — I think we would all like to get a little background as to why you are gathering this information. What is already out there on the subject, and what do you hope to contribute to the psychological community by doing this study? I know you’re planning on putting together a rather lengthy questionnaire for those who choose to partake in the study. Do you have any ideas as to what its content will be?
*Satyr yields the floor
*Hani says — I know there is not a lot out there, and that’s why I want to do something about it. The questionnaire will probably be long, and will include questions about your sex life, as well as questions about your life in general, such as level of education, age, etc. I will have questions with different options for you to choose from, and I will also allow you to elaborate on your feelings, thoughts, and experiences, so that I can get more info.
*Satyr nods and thanks Hani
*Star walks in
*Active says — 🐾
*Moo arrives in a blinding flash!
*Wolf walks in
*Prince says — that was my question. I was curious as to when you...oops, sorry...
*Kevin tickles Prince ;)
*Fortune walks in
*Kevin nods to Doggie and says — Doggie is next
*Doggie says — thanks. Are the study results to be widely published in some form? Might it mean a change of term from zoophilie to something like [[zoosexual]] which indicates an orientation rather than a mental illness? Yields der floor.
*Hani says — I don’ t know. Haven’ t thought about it. I am hoping to have enough info. to be able to
*publish it in a book.
*Doggie says — thank you.
*Kevin tickles Doggie — limit your questions silly ;)
*Breath knocks on the door and walks in
*Fortune curls up quietly on the floor...
*Hani says — next question
*Redcow says — 🐾
*Kevin hands the microphone to Prince
*Prince says — I’ m a professor of photography. I will be happy to do the illustrations, Hani 🐾laughs🐾... seriously, your form sounds interesting. When will they be available and how do we get them? Thank you.

*Hani says — good question. It will probably be ready, hopefully, before the summer. I need you to call me at (###) ###-####, to tell me how can I send it to you, since I have no regular access to the net. If anyone is long distance, you can call me, and I’ ll call you right back, so don’ t worry about the charges. Even if you are in a different country.
*Black says — 🐾
*Holland says — 🐾
*Active says — 🐾
*Word reads the mail
*Kevin says — Race Horse, your turn
*Race Horse walks up to the mic and baps it on his head. “ Ow.”
*Tammy smiles
*Fortune smiles
*Hani says — Hani too (I’ m starting to get the hang of this).
*Two knocks on the door
*Foxi perks her ears
*Race Horse says — insomuch as zoophilia being considered a [[sexuality]], I do agree that it is. But I think it is vastly different from homosexuality on a few points. In my experience, the majority of [[zoophiles]] or zoosexuals, whatever you call it, had mostly environmental factors that made them that way, for the most part. I imagine all of us have an “ affinity” toward animals. But by and large, I suspect most here grew up spending much time alone, and turned to non-humans as a means of support and friendship. To many of us, it seems only logical to take that a step [[further]] and extend those relationships into the areas of [[intimacy]]. More and more it seems homosexuality is becoming linked to genetics. This may be true of zoophiles to a degree, but only marginally.

*Hani says — everything is possible. I hope to find out more about it in the future.
*Race Horse says — a person may have had an abusive family, for instance, and formed a relationship with his dog.
*Hani says — right! That’s why this will be one of my questions in the questionnaire.
*Fortune nods
*Race Horse says — I think you’ ll find scenarios like this abundant when you talk to the rest of us.
*Tammy says — thanks Race Horse
*Race Horse is finished, now that his face is blue.
*Spike walks in
*Black applauds
*Crocodile says — 🐾
*Kevin passes the mic to Lamb
*Lamb says — is your research going to look at the zoophiles’ other relationships as well? I’ m currently in a relationship and have told her about my interests. It worked out well for me, but others were not so lucky.
*Hani says — yes. I’ m happy for you. It must have been difficult for you.
*Moo smiles
*Tammy says — Hani, many of my friends here are very concerned about privacy. What kind of guarantees do they have this will all be in confidence? And can we work together to set up something so that their privacy can be maintained? I mean like a go between... or something. Oh, one more... are you interested in zoo-friendly’s?
*Hani says — Well, the questionnaire is anonymous. I am not going to include any personal info. on you in my study. All I need is a name and an address to send it to you. When you send it back you don’ t have to put your address on. (Beverly, who is sitting next to me, is telling me that Tammy is not a zoo, but a “ zoo-friendly.” She likes to hang out with zoos and help them when they need her help). The people who qualify for my study are those who have had [[Sexual Contact with Animals|sexual contact with animals]]! Sorry.
*Tammy says — you understand, Hani, that many people here can be arrested for this. Maybe the form can be made available electronically on one of the zoo sites?
*Hani says — the problem with that is that I will have no idea who was the respondent, and I can get people who just played a trick on me.
*Tammy says — I could be an intermediary, if people trusted me...
*Doggie says — 🐾
*Moo says — 🐾
*Whitedog says — 🐾
*Two says — 🐾
*Full says — 🐾
*Alex grins
*Active says — 🐾
*Ron says — 🐾
*Woof goes to the forest
*Goat goes to the forest
*Kevin says — okay, the list is over 17 long now. Trouble is next, but Black has to leave soon.
*Tammy says — Black...
*Black says — is the research you do here going to be used as part of any graduate work? And for what specific purpose?
*Hani says — I am a doctoral student in [[human sexuality]]. This is my dissertation research.
*Black waves bye to everyone and says — okay, thank you
*Hani says — bye
*Dogman arrives in a blinding flash!
*GW appears from nowhere!
*Mike says — what prompted you to do this research?
*Hani says — I am a psychotherapist in my profession. I have a client who is a zoo, and I was trying to get some [[literature]] for him, but found almost nothing. So I figured that this subject needs to be researched and published.

*Mike smiles. “ Thank you” :)
*Wildlife walks in.
*Trouble says — two parts: 1. What specific research question do you want to answer, or are you just gathering general information about zoophilia?
*Hani says — generally, both. Specifically, is there such a thing as a sexual orientation toward animals?
*Trouble says — 2. How do you plan to address the obvious bias that 🐾we🐾 as power computer users, are just a subset of the total [[zoo community]]?
*Hani says — I know, that’s a problem. I will have to address that in my dissertation as a limitation of my study. But, I am hoping to get people who are not in the net as well.
*Trouble hopes so too and yields the floor
*Sunshine walks in
*Pony says — is it your goal to attempt an origin theory on zoophilia, or the coping mechanisms that various zoos have developed in order to function within [[society]]?
*Hani says — I guess both. It will be great if I can get the answers to all of that.
*Pony says — can I squeeze in another one?
*Hani says — a ha
*Pony says — what are your current beliefs about the origin of zoophilia: biological, psychological, or sociological?
*Hani says — currently I have no actual beliefs. I don’ t want to get into this research project with biases.
*Moo nods
*Lamb says — good answer :)
*Hani says — thanks. Who’s next?
*Mic says — sorry, Hani, I’ m confused. So far, it seems that you are only gathering information. You have not formulated any specific question which you are trying to answer. I do not think that I want to be involved in just an information gathering without knowing to what end the information I give will be used. Hani says — basically yes. But, I said earlier that I am trying to find out if there is a sexual orientation toward animals.

*Mic says — of course there is, or we wouldn’ t be here :)
*Hani says — I believe that whatever I find will be important and worthwhile, since most people have no clue about this subject, including psychotherapists who are supposed to help people deal with that.
*Mic says — help people deal with what? What do you mean by “ deal with it.” ?
*Tammy says — Mic, there are many issues to be “ dealt with.” I’ m sure Hani is not saying it is wrong
*Mic says — sorry, but I do not feel like I am getting solid answers
*GW nods in agreement
*Hani says — with their struggles. I know that a lot of you thought at one point or another that you are the only one, and that something is wrong with you, and there was no one to talk to about it, and nothing to read... So I think it is important to get people to know more, and not be judgmental.
*Mic says — okay. Then that would be a purpose that I would be willing to participate in. I yield.
*Hani says — great. Thanks!
*Tammy says — just an FYI, I’ ve discussed zoophilia with my therapist, she knew nothing about it.
*Mike says — 🐾
*Blackhorse walks in
*Active says — okay, here it goes, this is going to be long. First, I think I speak for the majority when I say I do not approve of asking zoos for a mailing address, under any circumstances, even if you don’ t connect the answers to the individual respondents. Sorry to come so hard, but using snail mail is extremely dangerous for items of a sexual nature, especially where that nature is illegal in some areas. Sending bestiality information, even a survey response, through the mail can be a Federal offense, so everyone who replies may become a criminal. I second Tam’s recommendation that you make the form available at one or more of the more popular zoo web pages. This should make distribution easy and very safe. Those of us with zoo friends not connected to the net can pass the info along by ourselves and relay it via email through a trusted intermediary. As for people who play a trick on you, that’ ll happen no matter what method you use for gathering the data. Masters and Johnson faced it, and so did Margaret Mead. It simply goes with the territory. Sex is prone to pranksters. And for the record, I never thought there was anything “ wrong” with me :) Finally, in more mundane matters, have you read “ the Horseman” by Mark Matthews? I haven’ t read it myself, but it is highly recommended.
*Race Horse grabs a bucket of popcorn
*Hani says — well, first, please don’ t write so much at one time... I’ m a slow reader :) Active apologizes — I’ m leaving soon, so I threw up my queue all at once :)
*Hani says — I read the book, and even talked to the author. This was one of the things that inspired me to do the research. I already have about 20 people who have given me their addresses. I know it is dangerous, but if you don’ t put your address, the police can only arrest me.
*Active says — but if someone wanted to compile a list of zoos, this is how one would do it. In order to receive a form, one must send out an address, so the list compiler knows at least you’re a zoo.
*Hani says — I highly doubt that anyone is going to open the mail. Also, I send you the questionnaire, and when you send it back, no one knows who it is from. I promise not to give out and not to use the list I have in any form or shape. I don’ t know what else I can tell you.
*Beverly says — if she was to give out personal information after gathering it into a list, she would be censured by her university. No reputable researcher gives out personal information on subjects
*Mike nods
*Hani says — and I will also loose my credentials as a psychotherapist
*Breath says — and our name would be prisoner 9243b
*Blackhorse says — hehe
*Active turns on his total paranoia mode — if you are really a researcher and not a Fed. Sorry, it had to be said. Paranoia mode off :(
*Foxi grins
*Active now yields the floor. Promise :)
*Kevin tickles Active, mainly cause it’s fun ;)
*Beverly says — I look around Hani’s room, at the literature and [[Module:Documentation|documentation]] already gathered on the subject, and wonder if Hani could really be a Fed. I don’ t think so.
*Hani says — thanks.
*World walks in
*Doggie says — 🐾
*Foxi says — 🐾
*Deer walks in
*Copy arrives in a blinding flash!
*Full says — 🐾
*Redcow says — are the questionnaires going to be given to non-zoos for comparison? How are you going to compare the question results?

*Hani says — that’s a very good idea. I’ ll have to talk to my committee members about it.
*Redcow says — Will it be qualitative or quantitative? Will questions be leading? Will you use open or closed answers?

*Hani says — both. I’ ll have open-ended questions as well as multiple choice ones.
*Redcow says — will you take into account the socio-economic factors? And even geographical location? Age? Sex? Etc.

*Hani says — yes, all of the above.
*Redcow says — how will you present them to the subject?
*Hani says — what do you mean?
*Redcow says — well, do you ask your subject about economics, or do you use census data?
*Hani says — I ask. Probably will give a few options to choose from.
*Redcow says — sorry, you seem to have misunderstood. Are you going to find further data about the subject from previous surveys, using say their address to find their socio-economic class. Also, have you had any papers published in journals etc. before?

*Hani says — I will have to look at other studies, but I don’ t think anyone has studied it before, at least as far as I know. I will only use the info you give me. Im not going to spy on you in any other way. I don’ t even ask questions on the phone when people call me. And I have not yet published anything, but my master’s thesis is going to be published probably in January.

*Redcow says — 2 last questions. Very short, are you going to look at the species of animal the subject likes, and the age at which they started?

*Hani says — Sure. That’s very important info.
*Tammy says — good questions Redcow
*Jim says — there is only a tiny amount of literature out there on the topic, and what there is of it is largely outdated... so Hani has a job cut out for her, due to the scarcity of prior work. I’ m not sure she’s even gotten a chance to formulate the kinds of questions she wants to ask. This is going to be a very big synthesis.

*Ball walks in
*Kevin notes — the list: Holland, Breath, Doggie, Moo, Two, Full, Ron, Mini, Kevin, Mike, Foxi, Sunshine, so you can all know who is in front of you and get ready :-)

*Holland stands up clears his throat and says — just want to know, in the UK, are you going to snail mail the questionnaires over to us? Also, what sort of time do you accept phone calls bearing in mind our time difference. Is the questionnaire going to be based in a sexual context? Or will there be an emotional content as well. For instance, to me, sex is not the only consideration. It covers the whole spectrum just like in human relationships.

*Hani says — yes, I’ ll have to send it by regular mail. I am going to ask about the emotional aspect as well, cause this is part of it, as far as I understand. Copy nods

*Holland says — my overriding concern is my horse’s happiness, not my own. I’ ll do anything for that.

*Moo smiles at Holland
*Mike nods enthusiastically
*Hani says — there’s 6 hours difference between DC and UK. So just calculate the time, whenever you want

*Holland says — Hani, and you’ ll call back to the UK??? That’s expensive.
*Hani says — sure I’ ll call!!!
*Mike says — cool :)
*Tammy says — okay Holland?
*Holland says — umm... I think those bits about the emotional aspects and such was it.
*Tammy says — Breath is next
*Kevin suddenly notes the absence of a microphone in his hand!! Giggles
*Tammy says — oops! Did I mess up?
*Tammy sits back and lets Kevin do his job — sorry :)
*Breath says — the thing that worries me the most is the anonymity. Let me get this right, you want me to give my entire address to a complete stranger about a subject which is completely illegal in the UK and carries a maximum penalty of life sentence for an unclear advantage?

*Hani says — I know I am asking you to trust me and you don’ t even know me. I’ m asking a lot, but what else can I do?

*Tammy says — you are with two people we do trust, Hani. I’ m sure we can figure something out.
*Hani says — thanks Tammy
*Breath says — make the form available via a web site or send it out via... What do you hope to actually achieve with this whole thing? Who will be able to see it? The general public? The psychiatry community? Or just a few professors in a small university?

*Hani says — currently I am not connected to the net, so that’s a problem. We’ ll see. I’ m hoping to publish it as a book, and have in mind to make presentations to professionals in various conferences.

*Littlehorse is satisfied and will answer the questionnaire when it appears
*Hani says — thank you Littlehorse
*Breath is afraid he’s not going to touch this. Sounds too fishy to him
*Hani says — why Breath?
*Tammy says — everyone is entitled to their own opinion
*Hani says — true, but still, I need as many people as I can get. The more people I have, the more credible the study will be

*Breath says — exactly, and my opinion is that I am not going to give my home address to anyone I don’t know real well, or without a good reason. Who’s to say that Hani is not someone collectingaddresses of zoos for various reasons. Ours is not a simple life. People would see us persecuted at every chance. And why the curiosity over this subject in particular? Is there a reason?

*Hani says — I understand you. That’s why I want you to call me, so you may get to know me better. I explained earlier.

*Tammy says — she has gone over that. I’m recording and will make the file available
*Breath says — sorry, I didn’t see that
*Hani says — that’s okay. Feel free to call me
*Breath says — why don’ t you just conduct some interviews here? Lock a room and interview people. Anonymous and easy.
*Tammy says — she has no net access
*Breath says — how is she here now then?
*Beverly says — we came over to her house with a laptop and signed on through our account
*Breath sits down and listens
*Breath says — Beverly is with her in real life?
*Tammy says — yes
*Breath didn’ t know this fact :)
*Beverly says — we are here, it’s our computer, and we trust Hani
*Breath would have been a lot more chilled out had someone told him this
*Hani says — that’s okay. I’ m glad you are with us
*Race Horse says — I’ m sorry Hani. I don’ t think I can trust you. I think you’re an alien from Dimension X
*Tammy says — let’s let Hani continue with her answers
*Doggie says — I believe Hani is a medical professional bound by rules of ethics/client confidentiality. Those concerned about their address should use a P.O. Box, or not participate, perhaps. Email/second party and web pages can be meddled with. Test is not illegal to mail, or “ The Horseman” could never be mailed. Overseas mail coming in to the US is subject to search at customs.
*Moo waits patiently for his turn
*Kevin passes the mic over
*Moo says — first of all I’ m hoping you’ ll realize how important it is for you to make this available to as many as possible, through whatever means possible. We treasure our anonymity dearly and we must protect ourselves foremost. I’ m wondering how many different ways you’re going to crossreference the data. There are a lot of demographics to consider: those who are straight/bi/gay with people. Those who aren’ t involved with people at all, those who are married/divorced/re-married, race,religion, present age, “starting” age, animal of choice, etc. Are you just going to look for commonalities and then go from there? I’ m just wondering if you’ ll put more importance behind the [[statistics]] or from personal anecdotes? Cause I believe that you may learn a lot more from talking to us as opposed to just getting us to list off answers to questions.

*Mike nods
*GW nods too and says — good question Moo
*Hani says — I am hoping to get qualitative as well as quantitative info, and the questionnaire will probably be long
*Moo says — alright. Willya accept a collect call on Monday? :)
*Hani says — yes! Please!
*Moo smiles and gets his dialing finger ready ;)
*Horselover says — 🐾
*Two says — I would like to add to the “ orientation” question first. Yes, I think there is definitely a sexual orientation toward animals, be it genetic or learned. I am as much aroused by my mares as my wife, and sometimes will drift off and remember past encounters. Second, one thing at least for me is the lack of false pretenses with all animals. Face it, humans will lie. If you do something an animal doesn’ t like, you will know, as you will know if you do something they like. I have spent many hours just scratching an itchy spot and have seen a look that means “I really like that.”
*Tammy says — Two, do you have a question Hani can answer for you?
*Two says — uh, guess not.
*Tammy smiles at Two and says — you will have time to chat with Hani on the phone.
*Active says — 🐾
*Copy says — 🐾
*Ron, looking at the big picture, wonders if Hani’s research is aimed at pulling zoophilia back into the realm of normal sexuality, where it was once before, or further define it as a perversion that does not produce children to further the ideology of our society.
*Hani says — I have no such aim. My intention is to provide objective data so that people will know about zoophilia and maybe understand it better. I will have to analyze all the findings and put it in some form in my dissertation, and afterwards in my future book. I am still in the beginning process of my work, so it will take some time, and a lot of work...
*Race Horse expects a full report, with cover and illustrations on his desk tomorrow.
*Fur appears from nowhere!
*Pope appears from nowhere!
*Doggie says — 🐾
*Kevin sits on Race Horse
*Pope laughs
*Kevin smiles
*Race Horse winks at Hani
*Mini says — Hani, please forgive if I sound stern in what I say, no disrespect is intended, and please excuse my slow typing. First, I saw you mention “ committee.” Will these people be privy to the personal info that I give you, should I decide to do so? How many others, besides yourself will be privy to that info?
*Hani says — no one. Just me
*Mini says — I do not mean to sound paranoid, but...
*Hani says — I understand
*Race Horse says — Hani no esta los federales
*Mini says — these people here are my family. I [[love]] them all, and am fearful of this whole thing. But
*Beverly seems to trust you, and so will I.
*Mike smiles
*Hani says — thanks
*Mini says — but please understand my and others fear
*Hani says — I do
*Mini says — thank you. Sorry for rehashing an old question
*Hani says — that’s fine :)
*Tammy hugs Mini tightly
*Race Horse huggles Mini too
*Ron grins and hugs Mini tightly
*Strong says — 🐾
*Kevin says — at the start you mentioned that the reason you are doing this at all is a result of a patient of yours. I know that you can’ t tell us who the patient is, but I might be so bold as to say that there are many folks here who have found “ acceptance” here, online. It might be a thought for your patient to “ come here” sometimes. They could, of course, be anonymous unless they chose to say anything about it.
*Hani says — I know. I’ ll keep that in mind
*Race Horse notes that the “ acceptance” found here is a double edged sword. It ain’ t always a bouquet of roses.
*Kevin says — that’s it. And I’ ll be calling you sometime
*Hani says — thanks
*Sunshine says — would you send several questionnaires to New Zealand, as I know some here that would fill them out?
*Hani says — yes, but I would like to talk to you on the phone first. Call me and I’ ll call you back.
*Horselover says — I’ ve been discussing mailing the questionnaire with an Australian Customs Officer, and in her off-duty opinion, it’s unlikely that any harm would come to "me" sending the response. But text on bestiality, with details, is a prohibited import everywhere she knows about.
*Hani says — I know, I’ m the only one at risk
*Horselover says — so, effectively, Hani, I would be getting "you" to break the law by answering your questions in detail. How are you going to deal with it in the small chance that someone does check the mail.
*Jim says — but it could be reasonably argued that it’s not erotica
*Pope wonders if the academic nature of the material wouldn’ t protect it
*Hani says — Jim and Pope are probably right, hopefully :)
*Polo appears from nowhere!
*Bobby walks in
*Kevin nuzzles Bobby
*Copy says — did anyone ask if repression because of religion becomes involved for the person, and the ramifications of that and on altered social behavior for not being who you are and what outlets does this altered behavior take? Is this going to be contained in the report?
*Hani says — these are all good ideas for questions. Thank you.
*Copy says — Also, are you going to include, for those of us who are married who’s spouses know about their zoo life, any questions for them?
*Hani says — no, but I’ ll ask you about it.
*Copy says — okay. That was it for me.
*Mustang appears from nowhere!
*Doggie says — they consider us to be dog rapists who should be castrated and jailed. Bringing out "too" much info publically may make them, the Humane Society, and animal rights groups more aware of an "organized network" with possibly bad consequences. What is Hani’s view on this additional exposure risk?
*Hani says — that’s a good one. Let me think...
*Doggie says — people laugh at sex with horses, but get mighty pissed if they think a dog is being abused.
*Hani says — there are always risks, but I hope that my study will show people the humane side of it, and that it’s not abuse.
*Strong says — neither Hani nor I nor anyone else pretends there isn’ t some risk here, possibly serious risk. But it is worth noting that I don’ t believe the risk lies with Hani. I pride myself on being an accomplished sniffer of fakes and Feds, and I’ m betting she’s neither. Nevertheless, as you all seem to know, you don’ t have 100% protection. Yes, you will take an enormous risk receiving the questionnaire, and I don’ t think anyone would hold it against you if you chose to abstain from the survey for that very reason. There is more, though. This is also, to some extent, about sacrifice. In taking this risk, you would be contributing to the first ever serious research about zoophilia.
*Active says — people who don’ t know about places like [[alt.sex.bestiality]] and the Forest are probably worse off than any of us.
*Strong says — this is your chance to make a difference. There is, of course, the distinct possibility that Hani will be an unwilling and/or unwitting participant in an FBI operation. They can tap her phones, search her files, raid her records, on a whim. They can decide to use the information to arrest us all, or just keep it for... a rainy day, as it were. They can, of course, do the same to each of us should they want to badly enough. Of course, I don’ t know what would happen to non-Americans, but I would expect it would be similar in Canada, and possibly the UK. However, that risk has always been present
*Jim says — I don’ t think the Feds are in the habit of raiding university psych labs.
*Bobby says — 🐾
*Active says — 🐾
*Kevin passes the mic over to Bobby
*Bobby says — quite a few questions related to professional things. First, do you have a pre-approved committee? You cannot conduct psychological research or experimentation without committee approval. It is illegal. Without this approval, your doctoral thesis will be disqualified.
*Hani says — I already have an approval
*Bobby says — is the institution accredited, and if so, by who?
*Beverly says — Hani is looking up the accreditation and will be right back. Good questions!
*Tammy says — how is she holding up?
*Beverly says — I’ m more tired than she is. She’s excited about the people being willing to help and this whole new medium.
*Hani says — I’ m back. The school has full educational approval as a California degree granting institution by the California State Department of Education, Private Post-secondary Education Division
*Bobby says — okay. Which research model are you using? And what statistical method of tabulation?
*Hani says — It’s too soon. I don’ t know yet. I am still gathering data and trying to find out how many people will volunteer for the research. I have professional researchers who volunteered to help me with it.
*Bobby says — is not trying to give you the 5th degree, just verifying validity :)
*Hani says — I appreciate it
*Active says — Hani, would you consider a chi-square analysis of 90% to be statistically significant?
*Hani says — I have to go back to my statistics books for that one :)
*Active says — okay :)
*Tammy smiles and says — I think this is it
*GW says — 🐾
*Hani says — GW, what was your question?
*GW — I was just wondering if there was anyway I could talk to you outside the usual business hours, as I work and I can’ t talk at work. We are very much monitored.
*Hani says — yes, call me and just leave your number and a good time to catch you, and I’ ll call you.
*GW says — thanks, I appreciate it. And thanks for taking the time to answer one last question
*Hani says — thank you.
*Bobby huggles Hani for her patience
*Whitedog grabs Tammy and does the tango!
*Hani says — and I want to thank everyone for their cooperation and, maybe even, trust in me
*Active says — you’re welcome, Hani
*GW says — you’re welcome, and come back and visit again
*Pope applauds Hani and especially the Wizards for their excellent crowd control
*Mike says — I would like to thank Hani for doing this research project and wish her good luck
*Whitedog says — you’ ll most likely be getting a call from me, Hani
*Active agrees with Whitedog
*GW says — also thanks to Beverly for giving Hani and us an opportunity to talk
*Mike says — I’ ll be calling too
*GW says — Tammy, how long did the meeting run approximately?
*Tammy says — about 250 minutes :)
*Bobby says — wow!
*Hani says — wow!
*GW offers fresh popcorn to everyone
*Mike grabs a donut and fires up the espresso machine
*Hani says — good night everyone. We are going to sleep :)
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'''Welcome to ''Zoophilia Wiki''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents help pages].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:ZooWiki|ZooWiki]] ([[User talk:ZooWiki|talk]]) 06:05, 8 August 2024 (UTC)

== Hiya! ==

Hey there! I'm hoping to see if I can get some more to be interested in the wiki again. Now that I've opened up sign ups instead of having it locked behind asking to get an account from ZT's way. I'm not sure if you saw most of my new posts I've worked on, and one that I had dormant for awhile which was about bestiality porn. My intent was to make someway of describing how most can be deciving of how zoophilia actually is, and how zoosadism basically ends up being the loudest volume to how people think zoophilia is.

I was also working on doing some telegram group mentions like butterdogs, and DSI. I think I wanted to make something about how a zoo community on telegram was working to curb bad actors. Besides butterdogs, which was I believe making a mockery. Till it was brought down and ran under some new people under new names.

We did have guides before, but I had a chat with someone and they were mentioning how it mostly just sounds porn/fetish sounding. (But the keyword searches for guides were pretty much insane looking through Google search Console. Honestly feel like something should be made that doesn't sound fetishy or somewhat.)

I also think I forgot what your name may have been through ZV. Was wondering, are you on ZDP Matrix chat?

Bestiality Pornography - The misrepresentation of Zoophilia

2025-08-26T02:28:36Z

ZooWiki:

Place holder to be worked on later

== Introduction ==
Pornography has been around for centuries. From cave paintings, to to film, and electronic media.

The oldest artifacts considered pornographic were discovered in Germany in 2008 CE and are dated to be at least 35,000 years old.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography#cite_note-FOOTNOTEScience13_May_2009-23]Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state says the focus on exaggerated sexual features fits with other artifacts found from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic", Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that", Conard says.</ref> Throughout the history of erotic depictions, various people made attempts to suppress them under obscenity laws, censor, or make them illegal.

The history of Zoophilia has varied from the prehistoric era, where depictions of bestiality appear in European rock art, to the Middle Ages, where bestiality was met with execution.

One of the oldest films relating to Bestiality was "Animal Farm." That was smuggled into Great Britain around 1980, with little information about its makers.. The film was later traced to a crude juxtaposition of smuggled cuts from many of Bodil Joensen's 1970s Danish movies <ref>[[Zoophilia#Pornography]]</ref>

=== Production ===

Due to source limitations, not much information can be obtained on past productions. Certain studios that may be familiar to some readers are [[Petlust]]. A production studio featuring guys with animals. Zooskool (Now ArtofZoo) featuring women with animals. Along with some other producers.

===== Sourcing =====
The methods by which animals are obtained for these productions are often undocumented. Speculation suggests that older producers might have used farms where owners welcomed filming, dogs provided by the actors/actresses, or other undisclosed sources.

=== For the money, or the love? ===
Much of the zoophilia pornography produced by "commercial producers" is assumed to be driven by financial motives. This speculation arises from the observation of certain scenes, such as old Brazilian films involving horses, which did not accurately represent real horse semen. The disconnect between the depicted content and reality suggests a focus on commercial appeal rather than authenticity.

== Commercial Content ==
'''Consent and Animal Welfare'''

In commercial [[Zoophilia]] pornography, the misrepresentation of consent is a significant issue. Producers often portray animals as willing participants, which can mislead viewers about the true nature of animal behavior and consent. For instance, films featuring horses often make it seem as though the animals are actively participating and enjoying the acts. However, in reality, horses are sometimes sedated to ensure compliance, a practice that is not necessary for true zoophiles who claim to prioritize the animal's welfare and pleasure

The commercial nature of these productions means that actors are primarily motivated by financial gain and may not care about the animals' well-being. This disconnect can lead to a focus on creating content that appeals to viewers rather than ensuring the ethical treatment of animals. The use of sedatives and other methods to control animal behavior is a clear indication of this misrepresentation, as it suggests that the animals are not naturally compliant or consenting.

'''Behavior and Training'''

Producers may use training methods that are not disclosed to the viewer, giving the impression the animals are naturally inclined to participate. This misrepresentation can lead to a distorted understanding of animal behavior and consent. As mentioned from the horse example. The use of professional trainers and animal handlers in commercial films can also contribute to the misrepresentation. Viewers may assume the animals are well-trained and enjoy the activities, when in fact, the training may involve coercion or manipulation to achieve the desired behavior.

'''Safety and Hygiene'''

Commercial productions prioritize viewer appeal over safety and hygiene. While there may be some efforts to ensure an animals well being, these are often minimal and not disclosed to the viewer. For example, the use of sedatives on animals such as horse scenes can have long-term health effects on the animals, which are typically not addressed in the content.

Commercial porn's main focus is on profit. This can lead to a disregard for hygiene standards, as producers may cut corners to reduce cost. This often results in unsanitary conditions for the animals, which are not visible to the viewer but can have significant impacts on the animals health and well being.

== The makers of Bestiality Porn ==
Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state suggests that the focus on exaggerated sexual features in ancient artifacts fits with other findings from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic," Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that," Conard says.

== The Dark Side of Zoophilia Porn ==
The Dark Side of Porn. It gets more focus on how [[Zoophilia]] is. Making viewers believe this is the meaning of [[Zoophilia]].

It's called [[Zoosadism]]. [[Zoosadism]] means a derivation of pleasure or sexual gratification from suffering or humiliation of animals. Including acts of cruelty, violence, or exploitation that goes beyond consensual interactions.

=== Misrepresentation in Zoosadistic Content ===

# '''Exaggerated Suffering''': Zoosadistic content often exaggerates the suffering of animals to enhance the viewing experience, leading to a misrepresentation of the true extent of animal distress.
# '''Lack of Context''': These productions frequently lack context, failing to show the long-term effects of the depicted acts on the animals involved.
# '''Glamorization of Cruelty''': Zoosadistic content often glamorizes acts of cruelty, presenting them as acceptable or even desirable, which can mislead viewers about the reality of animal suffering.
# '''Misleading Titles and Descriptions''': Titles and descriptions of zoosadistic content may be misleading, downplaying the extent of animal cruelty or presenting it as consensual bestiality.
# '''Showing off their animals in the normal world:''' Zoosadists typically like to show their dogs out in the world, making it seem like they're happy and enjoy their owners. However, looking closely, seeing their body language is more important. What they don't want you to see, is how the animal would react if they did something wrong.

=== The Illusion of Happiness ===
[[Zoosadism|Zoosadists]] carefully stage public appearances to make their animals seem happy and obedient. They may use positive reinforcement or other training techniques to ensure the animal behaves as desired in public. This controlled environment can deceive observers into believing that the animal is genuinely content and enjoys its owner's company.

'''Example''': A zoosadist might walk their dog in a park, where the animal appears to be a well-behaved and happy companion. The dog may be on a leash, sitting calmly beside its owner, and even interacting playfully with other dogs or people. This public display can create the impression that the animal is well-cared for and enjoys its life with its owner.

=== Reading Body Language ===
While the public display may seem idyllic, a closer look at the animal's body language can reveal underlying issues. Zoosadists often overlook or ignore the subtle signs of stress, fear, or discomfort that their animals may exhibit. These signs can be crucial in understanding the true nature of the animal's well-being and its relationship with its owner.

'''Signs of Discomfort''':

* '''Tensed Muscles''': Animals may hold their muscles tense, indicating stress or anxiety.
* '''Avoidance Behaviors''': Animals may try to avoid eye contact, turn their head away, or attempt to move away from their owner.
* '''Submissive Postures''': Animals may adopt submissive postures, such as crouching or lowering their body, as a sign of fear or deference.
* '''Excessive Panting or Drooling''': These can be indicators of stress or anxiety, even if the animal appears calm on the surface.

=== The Hidden Reality ===
Zoosadists often go to great lengths to hide the true nature of their interactions with their animals. They may use positive reinforcement in public to mask the underlying control or coercion. What they don't want observers to see is how the animal would react if it did something wrong or displeased its owner.

'''Hidden Consequences''':

* '''Punishment''': Animals may face severe punishment or abuse if they do not comply with their owner's expectations or make a mistake. This can include physical punishment, verbal abuse, or other forms of control.
* '''Isolation''': Animals may be isolated or confined as a form of punishment, leading to further stress and anxiety.
* '''Manipulation''': Zoosadists may use manipulation tactics, such as withholding food, water, or affection, to control their animals' behavior and emotions.

==== Impact on Animal Welfare ====

=== Short-Term Effects ===

# '''Physical Injuries''': Animals involved in these productions may suffer physical injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending on the nature of the acts performed.
# '''Psychological Trauma''': The psychological impact on animals can be significant, leading to stress, anxiety, and behavioral changes.

=== Long-Term Effects ===

# '''Chronic Health Issues''': Prolonged involvement in such productions can result in chronic health issues for the animals, affecting their quality of life.
# '''Reproductive and Developmental Problems''': Exposure to stressful or harmful conditions can lead to reproductive and developmental problems in animals.

== So what makes what they call, Zoosexuality better? ==
Zoosexuality, often referred to Zoophilia, is a sexual orientation/preference where individuals are primarily or exclusivity attracted to animals.
Unlike zoosadism, which involves deriving pleasure from the suffering or humiliation of animals, zoosexuality focuses on consensual and mutually satisfying interactions between humans and animals.

=== Consent and Mutual Satisfaction ===
For zoosexuals, the concept of consent is paramount. They believe in establishing a mutual understanding and respect between themselves and the animals they are attracted to. This involves observing the animal's body language, behaviors, and responses to ensure that the interaction is comfortable and enjoyable for both parties.

'''Key Aspects of Consent''':

* '''Observing Body Language''': Zoosexuals pay close attention to the animal's body language to gauge its comfort and willingness to participate. Signs of consent can include relaxed posture, playful behavior, and initiatives taken by the animal.
* '''Building Trust''': Establishing a strong bond and trust with the animal is crucial. This involves spending time together, providing care and affection, and creating a safe and comfortable environment.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Zoosexuals respect the animal's boundaries and are attentive to any signs of discomfort or resistance. They understand that consent is an ongoing process and can be withdrawn at any time.

=== Types of Zoosexual Interactions ===
Zoosexual interactions can vary widely depending on the individuals and animals involved. Some common types of interactions include:

# '''Emotional Bonding''': Many [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] focus on building deep emotional connections with their animal partners. This can involve cuddling, petting, and spending quality time together without necessarily engaging in sexual acts.
# '''Sexual Interactions''': For those who engage in sexual activities, the focus is on ensuring that the interaction is pleasurable and consensual for both parties. This can involve a range of activities, from gentle touching to more intimate acts.
# '''Mutual Pleasure''': [[Zoosexual|Zoosexuals]] often seek to understand and respond to the animal's needs and desires, ensuring that the interaction is mutually pleasurable. This can involve exploring different types of stimulation and paying attention to the animal's responses.

== Ethical Considerations ==

=== Animal Welfare ===
Ethical [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] prioritize the welfare and well-being of their animal partners. This involves providing proper care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, and being attentive to the animal's physical and emotional needs.

'''Animal Welfare Practices''':

* '''Proper Care''': Ensuring that the animal receives adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care.
* '''Safe Environment''': Creating a safe and comfortable living space that meets the animal's needs and preferences.
* '''Emotional Support''': Providing emotional support and companionship, and being attentive to the animal's emotional well-being.

=== Consent and Communication ===
Effective communication and a deep understanding of consent are essential for ethical [[zoosexual]] interactions. This involves being able to read and respond to the animal's body language and behaviors, and respecting their boundaries and preferences.

'''Communication and Consent''':

* '''Reading Body Language''': Learning to interpret the animal's body language and behaviors to understand their comfort and willingness to participate.
* '''Clear Communication''': Using clear and consistent signals to communicate with the animal, and being responsive to their cues and responses.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Acknowledging and respecting the animal's boundaries, and being willing to adjust or stop the interaction if they show signs of discomfort or resistance.

== Undocumented Sources: Reasoning and Challenges ==
'''Reasoning for Undocumented Sources'''

# '''Legal and Social Stigma:''' The Legal and social stigma surrounding zoophilia leads to producers and participants keeping their activities hidden. This secrecy can result in a lack of documented sources, as those involved may fear legal repercussions or social ostracism.
# '''Historical Context''': In the past, the production of such content was often informal and underground. Without the internet and modern distribution methods, tracking and documenting these productions was challenging.
# '''Anonymity of Producers''': Many producers of zoophilia content operate anonymously, making it difficult to trace the origins of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice to avoid scrutiny or legal issues.
# '''Lack of Archival Efforts''': There has been a general lack of archival efforts for zoophilia content, unlike more mainstream forms of pornography. This absence of organized archiving contributes to the scarcity of documented sources

Challenges in Obtaining Undocumented Sources

# '''Access to Historical Materials:''' Many historical films and artifacts related to Zoophilia are difficult to obtain due to the rare and underground nature. This scarcity makes it a challenge for researches researchers to gather comprehensive data.
# '''Preservation''': Older films and artifacts may not have been preserved properly, or at all. Leading to degradation issues or loss of source material.
# '''Cultural and Legal Barriers''': In some regions, it makes it difficult to access or discuss zoophilia content. These barriers can hinder research efforts and the collection of documented sources.
# '''Technological Limitations''': The technological limitations of the past, such as the lack of digital recording and distribution, make it harder to track and document zoophilia content produced in earlier eras.
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Bestiality Pornography - The misrepresentation of Zoophilia

2025-08-26T02:27:56Z

ZooWiki:

Place holder to be worked on later

== Introduction ==
Pornography has been around for centuries. From cave paintings, to to film, and electronic media.

The oldest artifacts considered pornographic were discovered in Germany in 2008 CE and are dated to be at least 35,000 years old.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography#cite_note-FOOTNOTEScience13_May_2009-23]Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state says the focus on exaggerated sexual features fits with other artifacts found from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic", Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that", Conard says.</ref> Throughout the history of erotic depictions, various people made attempts to suppress them under obscenity laws, censor, or make them illegal.

The history of Zoophilia has varied from the prehistoric era, where depictions of bestiality appear in European rock art, to the Middle Ages, where bestiality was met with execution.

One of the oldest films relating to Bestiality was "Animal Farm." That was smuggled into Great Britain around 1980, with little information about its makers.. The film was later traced to a crude juxtaposition of smuggled cuts from many of Bodil Joensen's 1970s Danish movies <ref>[[Zoophilia#Pornography]]</ref>

=== Production ===

Due to source limitations, not much information can be obtained on past productions. Certain studios that may be familiar to some readers are [[Petlust]]. A production studio featuring guys with animals. Zooskool (Now ArtofZoo) featuring women with animals. Along with some other producers.

===== Sourcing =====
The methods by which animals are obtained for these productions are often undocumented. Speculation suggests that older producers might have used farms where owners welcomed filming, dogs provided by the actors/actresses, or other undisclosed sources.

=== For the money, or the love? ===
Much of the zoophilia pornography produced by "commercial producers" is assumed to be driven by financial motives. This speculation arises from the observation of certain scenes, such as old Brazilian films involving horses, which did not accurately represent real horse semen. The disconnect between the depicted content and reality suggests a focus on commercial appeal rather than authenticity.

== Commercial Content ==
'''Consent and Animal Welfare'''

In commercial [[Zoophilia]] pornography, the misrepresentation of consent is a significant issue. Producers often portray animals as willing participants, which can mislead viewers about the true nature of animal behavior and consent. For instance, films featuring horses often make it seem as though the animals are actively participating and enjoying the acts. However, in reality, horses are sometimes sedated to ensure compliance, a practice that is not necessary for true zoophiles who claim to prioritize the animal's welfare and pleasure

The commercial nature of these productions means that actors are primarily motivated by financial gain and may not care about the animals' well-being. This disconnect can lead to a focus on creating content that appeals to viewers rather than ensuring the ethical treatment of animals. The use of sedatives and other methods to control animal behavior is a clear indication of this misrepresentation, as it suggests that the animals are not naturally compliant or consenting.

'''Behavior and Training'''

Producers may use training methods that are not disclosed to the viewer, giving the impression the animals are naturally inclined to participate. This misrepresentation can lead to a distorted understanding of animal behavior and consent. As mentioned from the horse example. The use of professional trainers and animal handlers in commercial films can also contribute to the misrepresentation. Viewers may assume the animals are well-trained and enjoy the activities, when in fact, the training may involve coercion or manipulation to achieve the desired behavior.

'''Safety and Hygiene'''

Commercial productions prioritize viewer appeal over safety and hygiene. While there may be some efforts to ensure an animals well being, these are often minimal and not disclosed to the viewer. For example, the use of sedatives on animals such as horse scenes can have long-term health effects on the animals, which are typically not addressed in the content.

Commercial porn's main focus is on profit. This can lead to a disregard for hygiene standards, as producers may cut corners to reduce cost. This often results in unsanitary conditions for the animals, which are not visible to the viewer but can have significant impacts on the animals health and well being.

== The makers of Bestiality Porn ==
Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state suggests that the focus on exaggerated sexual features in ancient artifacts fits with other findings from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic," Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that," Conard says.

== The Dark Side of Zoophilia Porn ==
The Dark Side of Porn. It gets more focus on how [[Zoophilia]] is. Making viewers believe this is the meaning of [[Zoophilia]].

It's called [[Zoosadism]]. [[Zoosadism]] means a derivation of pleasure or sexual gratification from suffering or humiliation of animals. Including acts of cruelty, violence, or exploitation that goes beyond consensual interactions.

=== Misrepresentation in Zoosadistic Content ===

# '''Exaggerated Suffering''': Zoosadistic content often exaggerates the suffering of animals to enhance the viewing experience, leading to a misrepresentation of the true extent of animal distress.
# '''Lack of Context''': These productions frequently lack context, failing to show the long-term effects of the depicted acts on the animals involved.
# '''Glamorization of Cruelty''': Zoosadistic content often glamorizes acts of cruelty, presenting them as acceptable or even desirable, which can mislead viewers about the reality of animal suffering.
# '''Misleading Titles and Descriptions''': Titles and descriptions of zoosadistic content may be misleading, downplaying the extent of animal cruelty or presenting it as consensual bestiality.
# '''Showing off their animals in the normal world:''' Zoosadists typically like to show their dogs out in the world, making it seem like they're happy and enjoy their owners. However, looking closely, seeing their body language is more important. What they don't want you to see, is how the animal would react if they did something wrong.

=== The Illusion of Happiness ===
[[Zoosadism|Zoosadists]] carefully stage public appearances to make their animals seem happy and obedient. They may use positive reinforcement or other training techniques to ensure the animal behaves as desired in public. This controlled environment can deceive observers into believing that the animal is genuinely content and enjoys its owner's company.

'''Example''': A zoosadist might walk their dog in a park, where the animal appears to be a well-behaved and happy companion. The dog may be on a leash, sitting calmly beside its owner, and even interacting playfully with other dogs or people. This public display can create the impression that the animal is well-cared for and enjoys its life with its owner.

=== Reading Body Language ===
While the public display may seem idyllic, a closer look at the animal's body language can reveal underlying issues. Zoosadists often overlook or ignore the subtle signs of stress, fear, or discomfort that their animals may exhibit. These signs can be crucial in understanding the true nature of the animal's well-being and its relationship with its owner.

'''Signs of Discomfort''':

* '''Tensed Muscles''': Animals may hold their muscles tense, indicating stress or anxiety.
* '''Avoidance Behaviors''': Animals may try to avoid eye contact, turn their head away, or attempt to move away from their owner.
* '''Submissive Postures''': Animals may adopt submissive postures, such as crouching or lowering their body, as a sign of fear or deference.
* '''Excessive Panting or Drooling''': These can be indicators of stress or anxiety, even if the animal appears calm on the surface.

=== The Hidden Reality ===
Zoosadists often go to great lengths to hide the true nature of their interactions with their animals. They may use positive reinforcement in public to mask the underlying control or coercion. What they don't want observers to see is how the animal would react if it did something wrong or displeased its owner.

'''Hidden Consequences''':

* '''Punishment''': Animals may face severe punishment or abuse if they do not comply with their owner's expectations or make a mistake. This can include physical punishment, verbal abuse, or other forms of control.
* '''Isolation''': Animals may be isolated or confined as a form of punishment, leading to further stress and anxiety.
* '''Manipulation''': Zoosadists may use manipulation tactics, such as withholding food, water, or affection, to control their animals' behavior and emotions.

==== Impact on Animal Welfare ====

=== Short-Term Effects ===

# '''Physical Injuries''': Animals involved in these productions may suffer physical injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending on the nature of the acts performed.
# '''Psychological Trauma''': The psychological impact on animals can be significant, leading to stress, anxiety, and behavioral changes.

=== Long-Term Effects ===

# '''Chronic Health Issues''': Prolonged involvement in such productions can result in chronic health issues for the animals, affecting their quality of life.
# '''Reproductive and Developmental Problems''': Exposure to stressful or harmful conditions can lead to reproductive and developmental problems in animals.

== So what makes what they call, Zoosexuality better? ==
Zoosexuality, often referred to Zoophilia, is a sexual orientation/preference where individuals are primarily or exclusivity attracted to animals.
Unlike zoosadism, which involves deriving pleasure from the suffering or humiliation of animals, zoosexuality focuses on consensual and mutually satisfying interactions between humans and animals.

=== Consent and Mutual Satisfaction ===
For zoosexuals, the concept of consent is paramount. They believe in establishing a mutual understanding and respect between themselves and the animals they are attracted to. This involves observing the animal's body language, behaviors, and responses to ensure that the interaction is comfortable and enjoyable for both parties.

'''Key Aspects of Consent''':

* '''Observing Body Language''': Zoosexuals pay close attention to the animal's body language to gauge its comfort and willingness to participate. Signs of consent can include relaxed posture, playful behavior, and initiatives taken by the animal.
* '''Building Trust''': Establishing a strong bond and trust with the animal is crucial. This involves spending time together, providing care and affection, and creating a safe and comfortable environment.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Zoosexuals respect the animal's boundaries and are attentive to any signs of discomfort or resistance. They understand that consent is an ongoing process and can be withdrawn at any time.

=== Types of Zoosexual Interactions ===
Zoosexual interactions can vary widely depending on the individuals and animals involved. Some common types of interactions include:

# '''Emotional Bonding''': Many [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] focus on building deep emotional connections with their animal partners. This can involve cuddling, petting, and spending quality time together without necessarily engaging in sexual acts.
# '''Sexual Interactions''': For those who engage in sexual activities, the focus is on ensuring that the interaction is pleasurable and consensual for both parties. This can involve a range of activities, from gentle touching to more intimate acts.
# '''Mutual Pleasure''': [[Zoosexual|Zoosexuals]] often seek to understand and respond to the animal's needs and desires, ensuring that the interaction is mutually pleasurable. This can involve exploring different types of stimulation and paying attention to the animal's responses.

== Ethical Considerations ==

=== Animal Welfare ===
Ethical [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] prioritize the welfare and well-being of their animal partners. This involves providing proper care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, and being attentive to the animal's physical and emotional needs.

'''Animal Welfare Practices''':

* '''Proper Care''': Ensuring that the animal receives adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care.
* '''Safe Environment''': Creating a safe and comfortable living space that meets the animal's needs and preferences.
* '''Emotional Support''': Providing emotional support and companionship, and being attentive to the animal's emotional well-being.

=== Consent and Communication ===
Effective communication and a deep understanding of consent are essential for ethical [[zoosexual]] interactions. This involves being able to read and respond to the animal's body language and behaviors, and respecting their boundaries and preferences.

'''Communication and Consent''':

* '''Reading Body Language''': Learning to interpret the animal's body language and behaviors to understand their comfort and willingness to participate.
* '''Clear Communication''': Using clear and consistent signals to communicate with the animal, and being responsive to their cues and responses.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Acknowledging and respecting the animal's boundaries, and being willing to adjust or stop the interaction if they show signs of discomfort or resistance.

== Undocumented Sources: Reasoning and Challenges ==
'''Reasoning for Undocumented Sources'''

# '''Legal and Social Stigma:''' The Legal and social stigma surrounding zoophilia leads to producers and participants keeping their activities hidden. This secrecy can result in a lack of documented sources, as those involved may fear legal repercussions or social ostracism.
# '''Historical Context''': In the past, the production of such content was often informal and underground. Without the internet and modern distribution methods, tracking and documenting these productions was challenging.
# '''Anonymity of Producers''': Many producers of zoophilia content operate anonymously, making it difficult to trace the origins of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice to avoid scrutiny or legal issues.
# '''Lack of Archival Efforts''': There has been a general lack of archival efforts for zoophilia content, unlike more mainstream forms of pornography. This absence of organized archiving contributes to the scarcity of documented sources

Challenges in Obtaining Undocumented Sources

# '''Access to Historical Materials:''' Many historical films and artifacts related to Zoophilia are difficult to obtain due to the rare and underground nature. This scarcity makes it a challenge for researches researchers to gather comprehensive data.
# '''Preservation''': Older films and artifacts may not have been preserved properly, or at all. Leading to degradation issues or loss of source material.
# '''Cultural and Legal Barriers''': In some regions, it makes it difficult to access or discuss zoophilia content. These barriers can hinder research efforts and the collection of documented sources.
# '''Technological Limitations''': The technological limitations of the past, such as the lack of digital recording and distribution, make it harder to track and document zoophilia content produced in earlier eras.
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Bestiality Pornography - The misrepresentation of Zoophilia

2025-08-26T02:24:46Z

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== Introduction ==
Pornography has been around for centuries. From cave paintings, to to film, and electronic media.

The oldest artifacts considered pornographic were discovered in Germany in 2008 CE and are dated to be at least 35,000 years old.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography#cite_note-FOOTNOTEScience13_May_2009-23]Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state says the focus on exaggerated sexual features fits with other artifacts found from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic", Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that", Conard says.</ref> Throughout the history of erotic depictions, various people made attempts to suppress them under obscenity laws, censor, or make them illegal.

The history of Zoophilia has varied from the prehistoric era, where depictions of bestiality appear in European rock art, to the Middle Ages, where bestiality was met with execution.

One of the oldest films relating to Bestiality was "Animal Farm." That was smuggled into Great Britain around 1980, with little information about its makers.. The film was later traced to a crude juxtaposition of smuggled cuts from many of Bodil Joensen's 1970s Danish movies <ref>[[Zoophilia#Pornography]]</ref>

=== Production ===

Due to source limitations, not much information can be obtained on past productions. Certain studios that may be familiar to some readers are [[Petlust]]. A production studio featuring guys with animals. Zooskool (Now ArtofZoo) featuring women with animals. Along with some other producers.

===== Sourcing =====
The methods by which animals are obtained for these productions are often undocumented. Speculation suggests that older producers might have used farms where owners welcomed filming, dogs provided by the actors/actresses, or other undisclosed sources.

=== For the money, or the love? ===
Much of the zoophilia pornography produced by "commercial producers" is assumed to be driven by financial motives. This speculation arises from the observation of certain scenes, such as old Brazilian films involving horses, which did not accurately represent real horse semen. The disconnect between the depicted content and reality suggests a focus on commercial appeal rather than authenticity.

== Commercial Content ==
'''Consent and Animal Welfare'''

In commercial [[Zoophilia]] pornography, the misrepresentation of consent is a significant issue. Producers often portray animals as willing participants, which can mislead viewers about the true nature of animal behavior and consent. For instance, films featuring horses often make it seem as though the animals are actively participating and enjoying the acts. However, in reality, horses are sometimes sedated to ensure compliance, a practice that is not necessary for true zoophiles who claim to prioritize the animal's welfare and pleasure

The commercial nature of these productions means that actors are primarily motivated by financial gain and may not care about the animals' well-being. This disconnect can lead to a focus on creating content that appeals to viewers rather than ensuring the ethical treatment of animals. The use of sedatives and other methods to control animal behavior is a clear indication of this misrepresentation, as it suggests that the animals are not naturally compliant or consenting.

'''Behavior and Training'''

Producers may use training methods that are not disclosed to the viewer, giving the impression the animals are naturally inclined to participate. This misrepresentation can lead to a distorted understanding of animal behavior and consent. As mentioned from the horse example. The use of professional trainers and animal handlers in commercial films can also contribute to the misrepresentation. Viewers may assume the animals are well-trained and enjoy the activities, when in fact, the training may involve coercion or manipulation to achieve the desired behavior.

'''Safety and Hygiene'''

Commercial productions prioritize viewer appeal over safety and hygiene. While there may be some efforts to ensure an animals well being, these are often minimal and not disclosed to the viewer. For example, the use of sedatives on animals such as horse scenes can have long-term health effects on the animals, which are typically not addressed in the content.

Commercial porn's main focus is on profit. This can lead to a disregard for hygiene standards, as producers may cut corners to reduce cost. This often results in unsanitary conditions for the animals, which are not visible to the viewer but can have significant impacts on the animals health and well being.

== The makers of Bestiality Porn ==
Anthropologist Paul Mellars of Stony Brook University in New York state suggests that the focus on exaggerated sexual features in ancient artifacts fits with other findings from the period, including phalluses carved out of bison horn and vulva inscribed on rocks. "It's sexually exaggerated to the point of being pornographic," Mellars says. "There's all this sexual symbolism bubbling up in that period. They were sex-mad." Conard used radiocarbon dates from bones and other artifacts found nearby to date the figurine. "It's at least 35,000 calendar years old, but I think it's much older than that," Conard says.

== The Dark Side of Zoophilia Porn ==
The Dark Side of Porn. It gets more focus on how [[Zoophilia]] is. Making viewers believe this is the meaning of [[Zoophilia]].

It's called [[Zoosadism]]. [[Zoosadism]] means a derivation of pleasure or sexual gratification from suffering or humiliation of animals. Including acts of cruelty, violence, or exploitation that goes beyond consensual interactions.

=== Misrepresentation in Zoosadistic Content ===

# '''Exaggerated Suffering''': Zoosadistic content often exaggerates the suffering of animals to enhance the viewing experience, leading to a misrepresentation of the true extent of animal distress.
# '''Lack of Context''': These productions frequently lack context, failing to show the long-term effects of the depicted acts on the animals involved.
# '''Glamorization of Cruelty''': Zoosadistic content often glamorizes acts of cruelty, presenting them as acceptable or even desirable, which can mislead viewers about the reality of animal suffering.
# '''Misleading Titles and Descriptions''': Titles and descriptions of zoosadistic content may be misleading, downplaying the extent of animal cruelty or presenting it as consensual bestiality.
# '''Showing off their animals in the normal world:''' Zoosadists typically like to show their dogs out in the world, making it seem like they're happy and enjoy their owners. However, looking closely, seeing their body language is more important. What they don't want you to see, is how the animal would react if they did something wrong.

=== The Illusion of Happiness ===
[[Zoosadism|Zoosadists]] carefully stage public appearances to make their animals seem happy and obedient. They may use positive reinforcement or other training techniques to ensure the animal behaves as desired in public. This controlled environment can deceive observers into believing that the animal is genuinely content and enjoys its owner's company.

'''Example''': A zoosadist might walk their dog in a park, where the animal appears to be a well-behaved and happy companion. The dog may be on a leash, sitting calmly beside its owner, and even interacting playfully with other dogs or people. This public display can create the impression that the animal is well-cared for and enjoys its life with its owner.

=== Reading Body Language ===
While the public display may seem idyllic, a closer look at the animal's body language can reveal underlying issues. Zoosadists often overlook or ignore the subtle signs of stress, fear, or discomfort that their animals may exhibit. These signs can be crucial in understanding the true nature of the animal's well-being and its relationship with its owner.

'''Signs of Discomfort''':

* '''Tensed Muscles''': Animals may hold their muscles tense, indicating stress or anxiety.
* '''Avoidance Behaviors''': Animals may try to avoid eye contact, turn their head away, or attempt to move away from their owner.
* '''Submissive Postures''': Animals may adopt submissive postures, such as crouching or lowering their body, as a sign of fear or deference.
* '''Excessive Panting or Drooling''': These can be indicators of stress or anxiety, even if the animal appears calm on the surface.

=== The Hidden Reality ===
Zoosadists often go to great lengths to hide the true nature of their interactions with their animals. They may use positive reinforcement in public to mask the underlying control or coercion. What they don't want observers to see is how the animal would react if it did something wrong or displeased its owner.

'''Hidden Consequences''':

* '''Punishment''': Animals may face severe punishment or abuse if they do not comply with their owner's expectations or make a mistake. This can include physical punishment, verbal abuse, or other forms of control.
* '''Isolation''': Animals may be isolated or confined as a form of punishment, leading to further stress and anxiety.
* '''Manipulation''': Zoosadists may use manipulation tactics, such as withholding food, water, or affection, to control their animals' behavior and emotions.

==== Impact on Animal Welfare ====

=== Short-Term Effects ===

# '''Physical Injuries''': Animals involved in these productions may suffer physical injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending on the nature of the acts performed.
# '''Psychological Trauma''': The psychological impact on animals can be significant, leading to stress, anxiety, and behavioral changes.

=== Long-Term Effects ===

# '''Chronic Health Issues''': Prolonged involvement in such productions can result in chronic health issues for the animals, affecting their quality of life.
# '''Reproductive and Developmental Problems''': Exposure to stressful or harmful conditions can lead to reproductive and developmental problems in animals.

== So what makes what they call, Zoosexuality better? ==
Zoosexuality, often referred to Zoophilia, is a sexual orientation/preference where individuals are primarily or exclusivity attracted to animals.
Unlike zoosadism, which involves deriving pleasure from the suffering or humiliation of animals, zoosexuality focuses on consensual and mutually satisfying interactions between humans and animals.

=== Consent and Mutual Satisfaction ===
For zoosexuals, the concept of consent is paramount. They believe in establishing a mutual understanding and respect between themselves and the animals they are attracted to. This involves observing the animal's body language, behaviors, and responses to ensure that the interaction is comfortable and enjoyable for both parties.

'''Key Aspects of Consent''':

* '''Observing Body Language''': Zoosexuals pay close attention to the animal's body language to gauge its comfort and willingness to participate. Signs of consent can include relaxed posture, playful behavior, and initiatives taken by the animal.
* '''Building Trust''': Establishing a strong bond and trust with the animal is crucial. This involves spending time together, providing care and affection, and creating a safe and comfortable environment.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Zoosexuals respect the animal's boundaries and are attentive to any signs of discomfort or resistance. They understand that consent is an ongoing process and can be withdrawn at any time.

=== Types of Zoosexual Interactions ===
Zoosexual interactions can vary widely depending on the individuals and animals involved. Some common types of interactions include:

# '''Emotional Bonding''': Many [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] focus on building deep emotional connections with their animal partners. This can involve cuddling, petting, and spending quality time together without necessarily engaging in sexual acts.
# '''Sexual Interactions''': For those who engage in sexual activities, the focus is on ensuring that the interaction is pleasurable and consensual for both parties. This can involve a range of activities, from gentle touching to more intimate acts.
# '''Mutual Pleasure''': [[Zoosexual|Zoosexuals]] often seek to understand and respond to the animal's needs and desires, ensuring that the interaction is mutually pleasurable. This can involve exploring different types of stimulation and paying attention to the animal's responses.

== Ethical Considerations ==

=== Animal Welfare ===
Ethical [[Zoosexual|zoosexuals]] prioritize the welfare and well-being of their animal partners. This involves providing proper care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, and being attentive to the animal's physical and emotional needs.

'''Animal Welfare Practices''':

* '''Proper Care''': Ensuring that the animal receives adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care.
* '''Safe Environment''': Creating a safe and comfortable living space that meets the animal's needs and preferences.
* '''Emotional Support''': Providing emotional support and companionship, and being attentive to the animal's emotional well-being.

=== Consent and Communication ===
Effective communication and a deep understanding of consent are essential for ethical [[zoosexual]] interactions. This involves being able to read and respond to the animal's body language and behaviors, and respecting their boundaries and preferences.

'''Communication and Consent''':

* '''Reading Body Language''': Learning to interpret the animal's body language and behaviors to understand their comfort and willingness to participate.
* '''Clear Communication''': Using clear and consistent signals to communicate with the animal, and being responsive to their cues and responses.
* '''Respecting Boundaries''': Acknowledging and respecting the animal's boundaries, and being willing to adjust or stop the interaction if they show signs of discomfort or resistance.

== Undocumented Sources: Reasoning and Challenges ==
'''Reasoning for Undocumented Sources'''

# '''Legal and Social Stigma:''' The Legal and social stigma surrounding zoophilia leads to producers and participants keeping their activities hidden. This secrecy can result in a lack of documented sources, as those involved may fear legal repercussions or social ostracism.
# '''Historical Context''': In the past, the production of such content was often informal and underground. Without the internet and modern distribution methods, tracking and documenting these productions was challenging.
# '''Anonymity of Producers''': Many producers of zoophilia content operate anonymously, making it difficult to trace the origins of their work. This anonymity can be a deliberate choice to avoid scrutiny or legal issues.
# '''Lack of Archival Efforts''': There has been a general lack of archival efforts for zoophilia content, unlike more mainstream forms of pornography. This absence of organized archiving contributes to the scarcity of documented sources

Challenges in Obtaining Undocumented Sources

# '''Access to Historical Materials:''' Many historical films and artifacts related to Zoophilia are difficult to obtain due to the rare and underground nature. This scarcity makes it a challenge for researches researchers to gather comprehensive data.
# '''Preservation''': Older films and artifacts may not have been preserved properly, or at all. Leading to degradation issues or loss of source material.
# '''Cultural and Legal Barriers''': In some regions, it makes it difficult to access or discuss zoophilia content. These barriers can hinder research efforts and the collection of documented sources.
# '''Technological Limitations''': The technological limitations of the past, such as the lack of digital recording and distribution, make it harder to track and document zoophilia content produced in earlier eras.
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The Myth: Dog's Can't be Rehabilitated

2025-08-26T02:24:13Z

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== The Myth: ==
The myth that Dog's can't be rehabilitated, often surfaces in discussions about [[zoophilia]] and [[zoosadism]], and usually from other unrelated cases, like dog fighting. This article aims to explore the truth behind this myth and provide context for understanding these complex issues.

=== '''Understanding Zoophilia and Zoosadism:''' ===
Zoophilia refers to the sexual attraction to non-human animals, often involving emotional and relational aspects. It is important to note that zoophilia is distinct from zoosadism, which involves deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or cruelty on animals. While zoophiles may form genuine emotional bonds with animals, zoosadists engage in acts of animal cruelty for sexual gratification.

=== '''The Myth of Irrehabilitation:''' ===
The belief that dogs, particularly those involved in zoosadistic acts, cannot be rehabilitated stems from a misunderstanding of animal behavior and psychology. In reality, most dogs can be rehabilitated or managed successfully, provided they receive the appropriate care, training, and environment.<ref>https://www.glasgowworld.com/arts-and-culture/dog-expert-seven-common-myths-about-rescue-dog-ownership-4962622

Dog Expert: Seven Common Myths about Rescue Dog Ownership</ref> This myth often overlooks the complex nature of animal behavior and the potential for positive change with proper intervention.

=== '''Historical and Cultural Context:''' ===
Throughout history, acts of bestiality and animal cruelty have been documented, often with severe legal consequences. For example, in the 15th and 16th centuries, individuals accused of bestiality were often subjected to harsh punishments, including execution and the burning of the animals involved. These historical accounts highlight the societal fear and misunderstanding surrounding these issues.

=== '''Modern Perspectives:''' ===
Contemporary research suggests that society is often misinformed about zoophilia and its stereotypes. Some researchers argue that [[zoophiles]] can have genuine emotional connections with animals, and that these relationships can be reciprocal within the animals' abilities. However, the distinction between zoophilia and [[zoosadism]] remains crucial, as [[zoosadism]] is associated with psychopathic behavior and is part of the Macdonald triad.

=== '''Cases of Animal Cruelty:''' ===
Cases of [[zoosadism]], such as those involving Adam Britton, who was convicted of sexually abusing, torturing, and killing dogs, highlight the extreme nature of these acts. Britton's case demonstrates the severe psychological impact that such cruelty can have on animals and the need for strict legal consequences for perpetrators.

=== '''Rehabilitation and Support:''' ===
Despite the severity of some cases, it is essential to recognize that rehabilitation is possible for many dogs, even those that have experienced trauma or abuse. Organizations and experts in animal behavior emphasize the importance of providing dogs with a supportive and structured environment to facilitate their recovery.

=== '''Conclusion:''' ===
The myth that "Dogs can't be rehabilitated" is a misconception that overlooks the potential for positive change in animal behavior with appropriate care and intervention. By understanding the distinctions between [[zoophilia]] and [[zoosadism]], and recognizing the historical and cultural contexts of these issues, we can better address the complexities surrounding animal rehabilitation and welfare.
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The Myth: Dog's Can't be Rehabilitated

2025-08-19T01:37:11Z

ZooWiki: Created page with "== The Myth: == The myth that Dog's can't be rehabilitated, often surfaces in discussions about zoophilia and zoosadism, and usually from other unrelated cases, like dog fighting. This article aims to explore the truth behind this myth and provide context for understanding these complex issues. === '''Understanding Zoophilia and Zoosadism:''' === Zoophilia refers to the sexual attraction to non-human animals, often involving emotional and relational aspects. It..."

Zeta Flag

2025-08-17T21:08:08Z

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[[File:Zeta Flag .jpg|thumb]]

The star on a Zoo Pride flag is generally interpreted to symbolize the uniqueness and individuality of each person within the zoophile community. It represents the diversity of identities and experiences among those who identify as zoophiles. The star can also be seen as a symbol of hope and aspiration within their community.

The colors mean a few things. The simplest being land/earth, water, and sky.

The long winded meaning

# '''Green''': Represents the natural environment and the animal kingdom. It symbolizes the zoophile's connection to nature and their appreciation for animals.
# '''Brown''': Symbolizes the natural world and earthiness. It reinforces the zoophile's affinity with animals and their place within the ecosystem.
# '''Blue''': Represents affection and emotional connection. It symbolizes the zoophile's love and care for animals, often expressed through emotional bonds.
# '''White''': Symbolizes purity and innocence. It can represent the sincerity and genuine nature of the feelings zoophiles may have towards animals.

These colors convey themes of love, respect, and connection to animals.

I should note that interpretations of these colors may vary slightly among individuals or specific groups within the community.
[[File:Zeta zoo 1.jpg|thumb|The first version of the ZETA flag, without the star, was created during a project run by a Twitter ZETA activist KZ in spring of 2020.]]
[[File:Zeta zoo.svg|center|thumb|Zeta Flag with the star]]

== Past Flags<ref>Popular Zoophile Flags from paraflags wiki.

https://paraflags-wiki.org/index.php/Popular_zoophile_flags#The_2016_flag</ref> ==

=== Origins ===
[[File:Zoophilia by unknown.png|thumb|The first Zoo flag in 2016]]
This flag was made at some point before June 24, 2016, by a feline therian and a furry artist. A permission to share her username hasn't yet been obtained. But, according to one of her posts, the colors of the flag represent genders of the zoos: blue stands for binary male and female genders, white stands for genders outside of the binary spectrum, and purple stands for nonbinary genders on the male/female spectrum.

It was uploaded to DeviantArt by a user ZooFlags, an aego-zoosexual and zooromantic trans demigirl therian. The date of upload is June 24, 2016. For a long time ZooFlags was considered the original creator of this flag.<ref>https://archive.li/wuGj3</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/zooflags on DeviantArt, Original file named "Zoosexual/Zooromantic/Zoophile Flag 2" was removed.</ref>

=== Influence ===
This flag became the most popular flag out of all uploaded by ZooFlags and is used by zoos in artwork and on social media profiles. A Twitter blogger ZooStruggles erroneously claimed this flag to represent pro-contact zoophiles, while no such thing was specified by the original artist.

The first version of the ZETA flag, without the star, was created during a project run by a Twitter ZETA activist KZ in spring of 2020. In mid April he made several polls about the potential flag design<ref>[https://archive.ph/wlvLL Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref><ref>[https://archive.ph/69oeo Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>, and his followers voted. On May 3 he announced a version that won<ref>[https://archive.ph/N6RYv Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>. According to his explanation<ref>[https://archive.ph/RVf0J Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>, the brown color represents land animals, the green represents avians, reptiles & amphibians, and the blue represents marine life. The exact hues of the flag were chosen by SteelDogTuscy, another Twitter blogger. The four pointed star was an initiative of another Twitter user, KometSF, who proposed it in reference to four-legged animals<ref>[https://archive.ph/ObOPW KometSF] via archive.today.</ref>. Coloring it white indicates purity<ref>[https://archive.ph/ngDhJ Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>.

Due to the ZETA movement's active involvement in the zoophile community building, these flags are often regarded as the official zoo flags<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220424081833/https://www.deviantart.com/zoophileflags ZoophileFlags on DeviantArt], currently suspended and accessible only via WayBack Machine, referred to it as the official flag.</ref>, especially on Twitter.

== Alef Zoo flag ==
The alef Zoo flag, referred to "aleph" or "leaf zoo flag", is the newest flag.

This flag was created by Saturn during the [[fediverse zoo flag project (2023)]]. The purpose of the project was to give a symbol and a name to zoophiles who feel unfairly treated and excluded by the zeta community. The flag is explicitly inclusive of multiple types of zoophiliac orientations, including zoosadism.

The alef flag got lots of scrunity by the ZETA community and highlighted the problem of anti-map and anti-zoosadism bias.
[[File:The alef flag.png|thumb]]
[[File:The Alef flag.png|thumb|The Alef flag]]The back-lash on the flag was posted in few Twitter posts. As it has not appeared to have much traction, not many know of the flag.

Some refer to it as a sadist flag; Some believed it was an Anti-Contact meaning.

MYAP, meaning Minor-Youth Attracted, or MAP, better known as Pedo.

The speculation can determine it should be a flag that welcomes all forms. Including those that are for necro, and sadists.

Zoophiles who were jailed for their attractions. While a good idea they should have support. How many of them were true zoophiles and were not convicted due to sadism activities?
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2025-08-17T20:58:44Z

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Twitter screen relating to Alef Flag

Fediverse zoo flag project (2023)

2025-08-17T20:42:09Z

ZooWiki:

This project was started by Null, the admin of a fediverse instance offkey.cat. On November 16, 2023, it made a post with the following text<ref>[https://offkey.cat/notice/AbqSrBTKaVXor6EUkK nullitope] on offkey.cat.</ref>:
<blockquote>'''Hey, pro-MYAP zoophiles: how about we design a new zoo pride flag?'''

The blue, white, and purple zoo flag is all well and good, but I can’t help but think the symbolism of the colors being gender-related is a little boring, and almost irrelevant to the actual zoophile experience, y’know? Meanwhile the zeta flag has a pretty decent aesthetic and great symbolism, but the movement it’s associated with is pretty staunchly against paraphile unity, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable with using it.

I know creating an entirely new flag for an identity that has two well-established designs already is kind of a fool’s errand and it’s unlikely to get super widespread, but I feel frustrated enough about this to try. If you wanna give it a shot too, maybe you can tag it with #NewZooFlag, and we can try combining different ideas together to really make it a community effort. :)

Let me know what you guys think!

<br>#zoopride #zoosexual #zoophilia</blockquote>

== Creations ==
In the following days several designs were created.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! width="100px" | Name
! width="100px" | Design
! width="300px" | Meaning
! width="300px" | Additional information
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's first flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png|thumb|150x150px|none]]
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1 (definition).png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''I wanted something more than just the basic "sky water earth" meanings and something that included those that often get left out without singling anyone out.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's second flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png|none|thumb|150x150px]]
|
|The author says: ''Th[is] is one I enjoyed the look of but was unhappy with the color pallet.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's third flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|
|This is a mix of the previous two flags.
|-
|'''The original alef flag'''
|[[File:Alef zoo flag original.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''Alef or 𐤀 is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet that literally means "bull". It also is the origin of the letter A, as in "animal". I use it instead of zeta to cut the ties with the zeta movement. The colors stand for animals of the sky, animals of the land, animals of the water, and animals of the underground accordingly.''
|
|-
|'''The warm tones alef flag'''
|[[File:Warm tones alef flag.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag, but the water and land stripe switched places.
|
|-
|'''Alef with Zeta colors'''
|[[File:Alef with Zeta colors.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|This edit's color palette is almost identical to the one of the [[Zeta zoophile flags]].
|-
|'''The bright tones alef flag'''
|[[File:Bright tones alef flag.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|'''This is the final edit of the original alef flag.''' The author of the original flag says: ''I like the change from blue to green for water, because water life is predominantly sea and ocean life, and I like black for underground, because many underground animals are blind.''
|-
|'''Arrows flag'''
|[[File:Arrows zoo flag.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''The design of this flag is an abstraction of the Assyrian version of the cuneiform "mu". It is the ending sound of two of the Assyrian words for animal "emammu" and "umāmu". It is also a reference to the greek character "μ," which is anglicized the same way, meant to be an inclusion of zoomaps. The Green stripe represents animals of the land and earth, while the teal represents animals of the sky and sea. The center red line is meant to represent those with sexual attraction to animals, and the other two lines are meant to represent identities that I think are sometimes excluded from zoo representation. The darker red representing zoosadists and the lighter red representing zooromantics. The horizontal arrow represents animal rights, and the vertical represents zoophile acceptance, something I believe are intersecting ideals for many zoos.''
|
|-
|'''Circled alef flag'''
|[[File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''The aleph symbol <...> is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet, and literally means “bull,” while also being the origin of the letter “A.” Representing ourselves with the first letter of the alphabet when its origin is animalistic in nature feels like the perfect way to get away from the zeta symbol/movement, which is, of course, represented by the last letter of the alphabet. The circle around it represents the zoo community uniting in our passion for animals. <...> The deep red represents animals that live underground; the brown and green represent animals that live above the earth; the blues represent animals of the sea; yellow represents animals of the sky; the orange represents enthusiasm for animal rights, as well as our own rights as zoos; the red-orange represents passion for animals; and finally, the red represents attraction to animals. This unique rainbow overall represents the bizarre and beautiful variety of animals that share this planet with us.''
|This flag was inspired by several other flags presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag'''.
|-
|'''Circled alef flag (simplified)'''
|[[File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag'''
|[[File:Nature themed zoo flag.png|thumb|'''Nature-themed flag''']]
|The author says: ''the black triangle at the bottom represents the void of space from which all life ultimately evolved from; this life is represented by the brown, blue, and green stripes (which stand for animals that live beneath the earth, animals that live in water, and animals that live above ground, respectively) that beam out from the center. The yellow represents the light animals bring into our lives, which becomes stronger and brighter when surrounded by our community, represented by the circled alef (which could be optionally removed if needed for simplification), which is red to represent our collective attraction to and passion for animals.''
|This flag takes direct inspiration from R0tNCh0rd's. It spawned the following chain of edits:[[File:Nature zoo flag edit.png|center|thumb|150x150px]][[File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpg|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag (simplified)'''
|[[File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Avery's flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by Avery.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''the stripes up top stand for animals that reside on the land, animals that reside in the water, and animals that primarily reside in the air (birds, bats, etc.). all in order. the middle white stripe stands for unity within the zoo community as well as unity with the para community as a whole. the bottom stripes represent sexual attraction, romantic attraction, and other attractions (aesthetic, platonic, etc.)''
|The letter zeta is deliberately presented in a font, different from the standard one, to separate this flag from the ones made by the Zeta movement.
|-
|'''Rainbow zoo flag'''
|[[File:Rainbow zoo.jpg|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|
|
|-
|'''Alef in corner flag'''
|[[File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''the purple, blue, and green stand for animals underground, animals in water, animals on and above land accordingly. Black stands for the origins of life and everything else, and that's where I placed the alef, to show that zoophilia lies closely to our core. Yellow stands for the feelings animals cause in us. The flag is positioned sideways <...> to emphasize the diversity of life and of how we develop our attractions.''
|This flag is a combination of several other ideas, presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag''', '''nature-themed flag'''.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag'''
|[[File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The colors stand for earth/sky/ocean/underground animals.
|The 4 pointed star is used in one of the Zeta flags.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)'''
|[[File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The color meanings are similar to the flag above, with additional red for passion/love towards animals.
|
|-
|'''Leaf zoo flag'''
|[[File:Leaf aleph zoo.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|[[File:Leaf zoo meaning.png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The color codes:
Aleph/Paraphile Unity:

Cream: e7e4da

Blue Greens:

Zoo MYAP: 76be91

Therian Lover and Autophile: 167a58

Zoosexual: 167a58

Zoosadist: 053a28

Zoo Erotophonophile: 09261c

Yellow Greens:

Zooromantic: a4bf92

Self-Acceptance: 648f46

The Persecuted: 43642d

Zoomasochists: 294318

Necrozoo: 1a2a0f
|}

== Voting ==
A vote took place on November 22. Null created a multiple choice poll with 11 options. 50 participants voted a total of 101 times, and the '''leaf zoo flag''' was chosen as the most favorite by 46% of them.
<gallery>
File:Zoo flag vote entries.png|Vote entries
File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg|Vote results
</gallery>

== References ==
[[index.php?title=Category:2023 year]]
[[index.php?title=Category:Attraction]] [[index.php?title=Category:Zoophilia]]

File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg

2025-08-17T20:41:50Z

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File:Zoo flag vote entries.png

2025-08-17T20:41:42Z

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File:Leaf zoo meaning.png

2025-08-17T20:39:16Z

ZooWiki:

Leaf zoo flag terms

File:Leaf aleph zoo.png

2025-08-17T20:38:37Z

ZooWiki:

Leaf zoo flag

File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png

2025-08-17T20:37:43Z

ZooWiki:

4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)

File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png

2025-08-17T20:36:58Z

ZooWiki:

4 pointed star alef flag

File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png

2025-08-17T20:36:16Z

ZooWiki:

Alef in corner flag

File:Rainbow zoo.jpg

2025-08-17T20:35:33Z

ZooWiki:

Rainbow zoo flag

File:Zoo flag by Avery.png

2025-08-17T20:34:49Z

ZooWiki:

Avery's flag

File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png

2025-08-17T20:34:05Z

ZooWiki:

Nature-themed flag (simplified)

File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpg

2025-08-17T20:33:18Z

ZooWiki:

Nature-themed flag

File:Nature zoo flag edit.png

2025-08-17T20:32:35Z

ZooWiki:

Nature-themed flag

File:Nature themed zoo flag.png

2025-08-17T20:31:44Z

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Nature-themed flag

File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png

2025-08-17T20:31:07Z

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Circled alef flag (simplified)

File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png

2025-08-17T20:30:11Z

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Circled alef flag

File:Arrows zoo flag.png

2025-08-17T20:29:35Z

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Arrows flag

File:Bright tones alef flag.png

2025-08-17T20:28:54Z

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The bright tones alef flag

File:Alef with Zeta colors.png

2025-08-17T20:28:22Z

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Alef with Zeta colors

File:Warm tones alef flag.png

2025-08-17T20:27:54Z

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The warm tones alef flag

File:Alef zoo flag original.png

2025-08-17T20:27:20Z

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The original alef flag

File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png

2025-08-17T20:26:46Z

ZooWiki:

R0tNCh0rd's third flag

Fediverse zoo flag project (2023)

2025-08-17T20:25:03Z

ZooWiki:

This project was started by Null, the admin of a fediverse instance offkey.cat. On November 16, 2023, it made a post with the following text<ref>[https://offkey.cat/notice/AbqSrBTKaVXor6EUkK nullitope] on offkey.cat.</ref>:
<blockquote>'''Hey, pro-MYAP zoophiles: how about we design a new zoo pride flag?'''

The blue, white, and purple zoo flag is all well and good, but I can’t help but think the symbolism of the colors being gender-related is a little boring, and almost irrelevant to the actual zoophile experience, y’know? Meanwhile the zeta flag has a pretty decent aesthetic and great symbolism, but the movement it’s associated with is pretty staunchly against paraphile unity, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable with using it.

I know creating an entirely new flag for an identity that has two well-established designs already is kind of a fool’s errand and it’s unlikely to get super widespread, but I feel frustrated enough about this to try. If you wanna give it a shot too, maybe you can tag it with #NewZooFlag, and we can try combining different ideas together to really make it a community effort. :)

Let me know what you guys think!

<br>#zoopride #zoosexual #zoophilia</blockquote>

== Creations ==
In the following days several designs were created.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! width="100px" | Name
! width="100px" | Design
! width="300px" | Meaning
! width="300px" | Additional information
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's first flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png|thumb|150x150px|none]]
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1 (definition).png|center|thumb|150x150px]]
|The author says: ''I wanted something more than just the basic "sky water earth" meanings and something that included those that often get left out without singling anyone out.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's second flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png|none|thumb|150x150px]]
|
|The author says: ''Th[is] is one I enjoyed the look of but was unhappy with the color pallet.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's third flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png</gallery>
|
|This is a mix of the previous two flags.
|-
|'''The original alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef zoo flag original.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''Alef or 𐤀 is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet that literally means "bull". It also is the origin of the letter A, as in "animal". I use it instead of zeta to cut the ties with the zeta movement. The colors stand for animals of the sky, animals of the land, animals of the water, and animals of the underground accordingly.''
|
|-
|'''The warm tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Warm tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag, but the water and land stripe switched places.
|
|-
|'''Alef with Zeta colors'''
|<gallery>File:Alef with Zeta colors.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|This edit's color palette is almost identical to the one of the [[Zeta zoophile flags]].
|-
|'''The bright tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Bright tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|'''This is the final edit of the original alef flag.''' The author of the original flag says: ''I like the change from blue to green for water, because water life is predominantly sea and ocean life, and I like black for underground, because many underground animals are blind.''
|-
|'''Arrows flag'''
|<gallery>File:Arrows zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The design of this flag is an abstraction of the Assyrian version of the cuneiform "mu". It is the ending sound of two of the Assyrian words for animal "emammu" and "umāmu". It is also a reference to the greek character "μ," which is anglicized the same way, meant to be an inclusion of zoomaps. The Green stripe represents animals of the land and earth, while the teal represents animals of the sky and sea. The center red line is meant to represent those with sexual attraction to animals, and the other two lines are meant to represent identities that I think are sometimes excluded from zoo representation. The darker red representing zoosadists and the lighter red representing zooromantics. The horizontal arrow represents animal rights, and the vertical represents zoophile acceptance, something I believe are intersecting ideals for many zoos.''
|
|-
|'''Circled alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The aleph symbol <...> is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet, and literally means “bull,” while also being the origin of the letter “A.” Representing ourselves with the first letter of the alphabet when its origin is animalistic in nature feels like the perfect way to get away from the zeta symbol/movement, which is, of course, represented by the last letter of the alphabet. The circle around it represents the zoo community uniting in our passion for animals. <...> The deep red represents animals that live underground; the brown and green represent animals that live above the earth; the blues represent animals of the sea; yellow represents animals of the sky; the orange represents enthusiasm for animal rights, as well as our own rights as zoos; the red-orange represents passion for animals; and finally, the red represents attraction to animals. This unique rainbow overall represents the bizarre and beautiful variety of animals that share this planet with us.''
|This flag was inspired by several other flags presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag'''.
|-
|'''Circled alef flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the black triangle at the bottom represents the void of space from which all life ultimately evolved from; this life is represented by the brown, blue, and green stripes (which stand for animals that live beneath the earth, animals that live in water, and animals that live above ground, respectively) that beam out from the center. The yellow represents the light animals bring into our lives, which becomes stronger and brighter when surrounded by our community, represented by the circled alef (which could be optionally removed if needed for simplification), which is red to represent our collective attraction to and passion for animals.''
|This flag takes direct inspiration from R0tNCh0rd's. It spawned the following chain of edits: <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit.png</gallery> <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpeg</gallery>
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Avery's flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by Avery.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the stripes up top stand for animals that reside on the land, animals that reside in the water, and animals that primarily reside in the air (birds, bats, etc.). all in order. the middle white stripe stands for unity within the zoo community as well as unity with the para community as a whole. the bottom stripes represent sexual attraction, romantic attraction, and other attractions (aesthetic, platonic, etc.)''
|The letter zeta is deliberately presented in a font, different from the standard one, to separate this flag from the ones made by the Zeta movement.
|-
|'''Rainbow zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Rainbow zoo.jpeg</gallery>
|
|
|-
|'''Alef in corner flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the purple, blue, and green stand for animals underground, animals in water, animals on and above land accordingly. Black stands for the origins of life and everything else, and that's where I placed the alef, to show that zoophilia lies closely to our core. Yellow stands for the feelings animals cause in us. The flag is positioned sideways <...> to emphasize the diversity of life and of how we develop our attractions.''
|This flag is a combination of several other ideas, presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag''', '''nature-themed flag'''.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The colors stand for earth/sky/ocean/underground animals.
|The 4 pointed star is used in one of the Zeta flags.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png</gallery>
|The color meanings are similar to the flag above, with additional red for passion/love towards animals.
|
|-
|'''Leaf zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Leaf aleph zoo.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Leaf zoo meaning.png</gallery>
|The color codes:
Aleph/Paraphile Unity:

Cream: e7e4da

Blue Greens:

Zoo MYAP: 76be91

Therian Lover and Autophile: 167a58

Zoosexual: 167a58

Zoosadist: 053a28

Zoo Erotophonophile: 09261c

Yellow Greens:

Zooromantic: a4bf92

Self-Acceptance: 648f46

The Persecuted: 43642d

Zoomasochists: 294318

Necrozoo: 1a2a0f
|}

== Voting ==
A vote took place on November 22. Null created a multiple choice poll with 11 options. 50 participants voted a total of 101 times, and the '''leaf zoo flag''' was chosen as the most favorite by 46% of them.
<gallery>
File:Zoo flag vote entries.png|Vote entries
File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg|Vote results
</gallery>

== References ==
[[index.php?title=Category:2023 year]]
[[index.php?title=Category:Attraction]] [[index.php?title=Category:Zoophilia]]

File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png

2025-08-17T20:24:45Z

ZooWiki:

R0tNCh0rd's second flag

Fediverse zoo flag project (2023)

2025-08-17T20:23:19Z

ZooWiki: /* Creations */

This project was started by Null, the admin of a fediverse instance offkey.cat. On November 16, 2023, it made a post with the following text<ref>[https://offkey.cat/notice/AbqSrBTKaVXor6EUkK nullitope] on offkey.cat.</ref>:
<blockquote>'''Hey, pro-MYAP zoophiles: how about we design a new zoo pride flag?'''

The blue, white, and purple zoo flag is all well and good, but I can’t help but think the symbolism of the colors being gender-related is a little boring, and almost irrelevant to the actual zoophile experience, y’know? Meanwhile the zeta flag has a pretty decent aesthetic and great symbolism, but the movement it’s associated with is pretty staunchly against paraphile unity, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable with using it.

I know creating an entirely new flag for an identity that has two well-established designs already is kind of a fool’s errand and it’s unlikely to get super widespread, but I feel frustrated enough about this to try. If you wanna give it a shot too, maybe you can tag it with #NewZooFlag, and we can try combining different ideas together to really make it a community effort. :)

Let me know what you guys think!

<br>#zoopride #zoosexual #zoophilia</blockquote>

== Creations ==
In the following days several designs were created.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! width="100px" | Name
! width="100px" | Design
! width="300px" | Meaning
! width="300px" | Additional information
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's first flag'''
|[[File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png|thumb|150x150px]]
|
|The author says: ''I wanted something more than just the basic "sky water earth" meanings and something that included those that often get left out without singling anyone out.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's second flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png</gallery>
|
|The author says: ''Th[is] is one I enjoyed the look of but was unhappy with the color pallet.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's third flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png</gallery>
|
|This is a mix of the previous two flags.
|-
|'''The original alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef zoo flag original.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''Alef or 𐤀 is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet that literally means "bull". It also is the origin of the letter A, as in "animal". I use it instead of zeta to cut the ties with the zeta movement. The colors stand for animals of the sky, animals of the land, animals of the water, and animals of the underground accordingly.''
|
|-
|'''The warm tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Warm tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag, but the water and land stripe switched places.
|
|-
|'''Alef with Zeta colors'''
|<gallery>File:Alef with Zeta colors.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|This edit's color palette is almost identical to the one of the [[Zeta zoophile flags]].
|-
|'''The bright tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Bright tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|'''This is the final edit of the original alef flag.''' The author of the original flag says: ''I like the change from blue to green for water, because water life is predominantly sea and ocean life, and I like black for underground, because many underground animals are blind.''
|-
|'''Arrows flag'''
|<gallery>File:Arrows zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The design of this flag is an abstraction of the Assyrian version of the cuneiform "mu". It is the ending sound of two of the Assyrian words for animal "emammu" and "umāmu". It is also a reference to the greek character "μ," which is anglicized the same way, meant to be an inclusion of zoomaps. The Green stripe represents animals of the land and earth, while the teal represents animals of the sky and sea. The center red line is meant to represent those with sexual attraction to animals, and the other two lines are meant to represent identities that I think are sometimes excluded from zoo representation. The darker red representing zoosadists and the lighter red representing zooromantics. The horizontal arrow represents animal rights, and the vertical represents zoophile acceptance, something I believe are intersecting ideals for many zoos.''
|
|-
|'''Circled alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The aleph symbol <...> is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet, and literally means “bull,” while also being the origin of the letter “A.” Representing ourselves with the first letter of the alphabet when its origin is animalistic in nature feels like the perfect way to get away from the zeta symbol/movement, which is, of course, represented by the last letter of the alphabet. The circle around it represents the zoo community uniting in our passion for animals. <...> The deep red represents animals that live underground; the brown and green represent animals that live above the earth; the blues represent animals of the sea; yellow represents animals of the sky; the orange represents enthusiasm for animal rights, as well as our own rights as zoos; the red-orange represents passion for animals; and finally, the red represents attraction to animals. This unique rainbow overall represents the bizarre and beautiful variety of animals that share this planet with us.''
|This flag was inspired by several other flags presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag'''.
|-
|'''Circled alef flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the black triangle at the bottom represents the void of space from which all life ultimately evolved from; this life is represented by the brown, blue, and green stripes (which stand for animals that live beneath the earth, animals that live in water, and animals that live above ground, respectively) that beam out from the center. The yellow represents the light animals bring into our lives, which becomes stronger and brighter when surrounded by our community, represented by the circled alef (which could be optionally removed if needed for simplification), which is red to represent our collective attraction to and passion for animals.''
|This flag takes direct inspiration from R0tNCh0rd's. It spawned the following chain of edits: <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit.png</gallery> <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpeg</gallery>
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Avery's flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by Avery.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the stripes up top stand for animals that reside on the land, animals that reside in the water, and animals that primarily reside in the air (birds, bats, etc.). all in order. the middle white stripe stands for unity within the zoo community as well as unity with the para community as a whole. the bottom stripes represent sexual attraction, romantic attraction, and other attractions (aesthetic, platonic, etc.)''
|The letter zeta is deliberately presented in a font, different from the standard one, to separate this flag from the ones made by the Zeta movement.
|-
|'''Rainbow zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Rainbow zoo.jpeg</gallery>
|
|
|-
|'''Alef in corner flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the purple, blue, and green stand for animals underground, animals in water, animals on and above land accordingly. Black stands for the origins of life and everything else, and that's where I placed the alef, to show that zoophilia lies closely to our core. Yellow stands for the feelings animals cause in us. The flag is positioned sideways <...> to emphasize the diversity of life and of how we develop our attractions.''
|This flag is a combination of several other ideas, presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag''', '''nature-themed flag'''.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The colors stand for earth/sky/ocean/underground animals.
|The 4 pointed star is used in one of the Zeta flags.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png</gallery>
|The color meanings are similar to the flag above, with additional red for passion/love towards animals.
|
|-
|'''Leaf zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Leaf aleph zoo.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Leaf zoo meaning.png</gallery>
|The color codes:
Aleph/Paraphile Unity:

Cream: e7e4da

Blue Greens:

Zoo MYAP: 76be91

Therian Lover and Autophile: 167a58

Zoosexual: 167a58

Zoosadist: 053a28

Zoo Erotophonophile: 09261c

Yellow Greens:

Zooromantic: a4bf92

Self-Acceptance: 648f46

The Persecuted: 43642d

Zoomasochists: 294318

Necrozoo: 1a2a0f
|}

== Voting ==
A vote took place on November 22. Null created a multiple choice poll with 11 options. 50 participants voted a total of 101 times, and the '''leaf zoo flag''' was chosen as the most favorite by 46% of them.
<gallery>
File:Zoo flag vote entries.png|Vote entries
File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg|Vote results
</gallery>

== References ==
[[index.php?title=Category:2023 year]]
[[index.php?title=Category:Attraction]] [[index.php?title=Category:Zoophilia]]

File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1 (definition).png

2025-08-17T20:21:00Z

ZooWiki:

Stripe meanings of this zoophilia flag:

File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png

2025-08-17T20:20:15Z

ZooWiki:

Proposed zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd.

Fediverse zoo flag project (2023)

2025-08-17T20:11:58Z

ZooWiki: 6 revisions imported

This project was started by Null, the admin of a fediverse instance offkey.cat. On November 16, 2023, it made a post with the following text<ref>[https://offkey.cat/notice/AbqSrBTKaVXor6EUkK nullitope] on offkey.cat.</ref>:
<blockquote>'''Hey, pro-MYAP zoophiles: how about we design a new zoo pride flag?'''

The blue, white, and purple zoo flag is all well and good, but I can’t help but think the symbolism of the colors being gender-related is a little boring, and almost irrelevant to the actual zoophile experience, y’know? Meanwhile the zeta flag has a pretty decent aesthetic and great symbolism, but the movement it’s associated with is pretty staunchly against paraphile unity, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable with using it.

I know creating an entirely new flag for an identity that has two well-established designs already is kind of a fool’s errand and it’s unlikely to get super widespread, but I feel frustrated enough about this to try. If you wanna give it a shot too, maybe you can tag it with #NewZooFlag, and we can try combining different ideas together to really make it a community effort. :)

Let me know what you guys think!

<br>#zoopride #zoosexual #zoophilia</blockquote>

== Creations ==
In the following days several designs were created.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! width="100px" | Name
! width="100px" | Design
! width="300px" | Meaning
! width="300px" | Additional information
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's first flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1 (definition).png</gallery>
|The author says: ''I wanted something more than just the basic "sky water earth" meanings and something that included those that often get left out without singling anyone out.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's second flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png</gallery>
|
|The author says: ''Th[is] is one I enjoyed the look of but was unhappy with the color pallet.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's third flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png</gallery>
|
|This is a mix of the previous two flags.
|-
|'''The original alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef zoo flag original.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''Alef or 𐤀 is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet that literally means "bull". It also is the origin of the letter A, as in "animal". I use it instead of zeta to cut the ties with the zeta movement. The colors stand for animals of the sky, animals of the land, animals of the water, and animals of the underground accordingly.''
|
|-
|'''The warm tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Warm tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag, but the water and land stripe switched places.
|
|-
|'''Alef with Zeta colors'''
|<gallery>File:Alef with Zeta colors.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|This edit's color palette is almost identical to the one of the [[Zeta zoophile flags]].
|-
|'''The bright tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Bright tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|'''This is the final edit of the original alef flag.''' The author of the original flag says: ''I like the change from blue to green for water, because water life is predominantly sea and ocean life, and I like black for underground, because many underground animals are blind.''
|-
|'''Arrows flag'''
|<gallery>File:Arrows zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The design of this flag is an abstraction of the Assyrian version of the cuneiform "mu". It is the ending sound of two of the Assyrian words for animal "emammu" and "umāmu". It is also a reference to the greek character "μ," which is anglicized the same way, meant to be an inclusion of zoomaps. The Green stripe represents animals of the land and earth, while the teal represents animals of the sky and sea. The center red line is meant to represent those with sexual attraction to animals, and the other two lines are meant to represent identities that I think are sometimes excluded from zoo representation. The darker red representing zoosadists and the lighter red representing zooromantics. The horizontal arrow represents animal rights, and the vertical represents zoophile acceptance, something I believe are intersecting ideals for many zoos.''
|
|-
|'''Circled alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The aleph symbol <...> is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet, and literally means “bull,” while also being the origin of the letter “A.” Representing ourselves with the first letter of the alphabet when its origin is animalistic in nature feels like the perfect way to get away from the zeta symbol/movement, which is, of course, represented by the last letter of the alphabet. The circle around it represents the zoo community uniting in our passion for animals. <...> The deep red represents animals that live underground; the brown and green represent animals that live above the earth; the blues represent animals of the sea; yellow represents animals of the sky; the orange represents enthusiasm for animal rights, as well as our own rights as zoos; the red-orange represents passion for animals; and finally, the red represents attraction to animals. This unique rainbow overall represents the bizarre and beautiful variety of animals that share this planet with us.''
|This flag was inspired by several other flags presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag'''.
|-
|'''Circled alef flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the black triangle at the bottom represents the void of space from which all life ultimately evolved from; this life is represented by the brown, blue, and green stripes (which stand for animals that live beneath the earth, animals that live in water, and animals that live above ground, respectively) that beam out from the center. The yellow represents the light animals bring into our lives, which becomes stronger and brighter when surrounded by our community, represented by the circled alef (which could be optionally removed if needed for simplification), which is red to represent our collective attraction to and passion for animals.''
|This flag takes direct inspiration from R0tNCh0rd's. It spawned the following chain of edits: <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit.png</gallery> <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpeg</gallery>
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Avery's flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by Avery.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the stripes up top stand for animals that reside on the land, animals that reside in the water, and animals that primarily reside in the air (birds, bats, etc.). all in order. the middle white stripe stands for unity within the zoo community as well as unity with the para community as a whole. the bottom stripes represent sexual attraction, romantic attraction, and other attractions (aesthetic, platonic, etc.)''
|The letter zeta is deliberately presented in a font, different from the standard one, to separate this flag from the ones made by the Zeta movement.
|-
|'''Rainbow zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Rainbow zoo.jpeg</gallery>
|
|
|-
|'''Alef in corner flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the purple, blue, and green stand for animals underground, animals in water, animals on and above land accordingly. Black stands for the origins of life and everything else, and that's where I placed the alef, to show that zoophilia lies closely to our core. Yellow stands for the feelings animals cause in us. The flag is positioned sideways <...> to emphasize the diversity of life and of how we develop our attractions.''
|This flag is a combination of several other ideas, presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag''', '''nature-themed flag'''.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The colors stand for earth/sky/ocean/underground animals.
|The 4 pointed star is used in one of the Zeta flags.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png</gallery>
|The color meanings are similar to the flag above, with additional red for passion/love towards animals.
|
|-
|'''Leaf zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Leaf aleph zoo.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Leaf zoo meaning.png</gallery>
|The color codes:
Aleph/Paraphile Unity:

Cream: e7e4da

Blue Greens:

Zoo MYAP: 76be91

Therian Lover and Autophile: 167a58

Zoosexual: 167a58

Zoosadist: 053a28

Zoo Erotophonophile: 09261c

Yellow Greens:

Zooromantic: a4bf92

Self-Acceptance: 648f46

The Persecuted: 43642d

Zoomasochists: 294318

Necrozoo: 1a2a0f
|}

== Voting ==
A vote took place on November 22. Null created a multiple choice poll with 11 options. 50 participants voted a total of 101 times, and the '''leaf zoo flag''' was chosen as the most favorite by 46% of them.
<gallery>
File:Zoo flag vote entries.png|Vote entries
File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg|Vote results
</gallery>

== References ==
[[Category:2023 year]]
[[Category:Attraction]] [[Category:Zoophilia]]

Fediverse zoo flag project (2023)

2025-08-17T20:10:53Z

ZooWiki: 1 revision imported

This project was started by Null, the admin of a fediverse instance offkey.cat. On November 16, 2023, it made a post with the following text<ref>[https://offkey.cat/notice/AbqSrBTKaVXor6EUkK nullitope] on offkey.cat.</ref>:
<blockquote>'''Hey, pro-MYAP zoophiles: how about we design a new zoo pride flag?'''

The blue, white, and purple zoo flag is all well and good, but I can’t help but think the symbolism of the colors being gender-related is a little boring, and almost irrelevant to the actual zoophile experience, y’know? Meanwhile the zeta flag has a pretty decent aesthetic and great symbolism, but the movement it’s associated with is pretty staunchly against paraphile unity, which makes a lot of people uncomfortable with using it.

I know creating an entirely new flag for an identity that has two well-established designs already is kind of a fool’s errand and it’s unlikely to get super widespread, but I feel frustrated enough about this to try. If you wanna give it a shot too, maybe you can tag it with #NewZooFlag, and we can try combining different ideas together to really make it a community effort. :)

Let me know what you guys think!

<br>#zoopride #zoosexual #zoophilia</blockquote>

== Creations ==
In the following days several designs were created.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! width="100px" | Name
! width="100px" | Design
! width="300px" | Meaning
! width="300px" | Additional information
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's first flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 1 (definition).png</gallery>
|The author says: ''I wanted something more than just the basic "sky water earth" meanings and something that included those that often get left out without singling anyone out.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's second flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 2.png</gallery>
|
|The author says: ''Th[is] is one I enjoyed the look of but was unhappy with the color pallet.''
|-
|'''R0tNCh0rd's third flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by R0tNCh0rd 3.png</gallery>
|
|This is a mix of the previous two flags.
|-
|'''The original alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef zoo flag original.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''Alef or 𐤀 is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet that literally means "bull". It also is the origin of the letter A, as in "animal". I use it instead of zeta to cut the ties with the zeta movement. The colors stand for animals of the sky, animals of the land, animals of the water, and animals of the underground accordingly.''
|
|-
|'''The warm tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Warm tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag, but the water and land stripe switched places.
|
|-
|'''Alef with Zeta colors'''
|<gallery>File:Alef with Zeta colors.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|This edit's color palette is almost identical to the one of the [[Zeta zoophile flags]].
|-
|'''The bright tones alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Bright tones alef flag.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the original alef flag.
|'''This is the final edit of the original alef flag.''' The author of the original flag says: ''I like the change from blue to green for water, because water life is predominantly sea and ocean life, and I like black for underground, because many underground animals are blind.''
|-
|'''Arrows flag'''
|<gallery>File:Arrows zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The design of this flag is an abstraction of the Assyrian version of the cuneiform "mu". It is the ending sound of two of the Assyrian words for animal "emammu" and "umāmu". It is also a reference to the greek character "μ," which is anglicized the same way, meant to be an inclusion of zoomaps. The Green stripe represents animals of the land and earth, while the teal represents animals of the sky and sea. The center red line is meant to represent those with sexual attraction to animals, and the other two lines are meant to represent identities that I think are sometimes excluded from zoo representation. The darker red representing zoosadists and the lighter red representing zooromantics. The horizontal arrow represents animal rights, and the vertical represents zoophile acceptance, something I believe are intersecting ideals for many zoos.''
|
|-
|'''Circled alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''The aleph symbol <...> is the first letter of Phoenician alphabet, and literally means “bull,” while also being the origin of the letter “A.” Representing ourselves with the first letter of the alphabet when its origin is animalistic in nature feels like the perfect way to get away from the zeta symbol/movement, which is, of course, represented by the last letter of the alphabet. The circle around it represents the zoo community uniting in our passion for animals. <...> The deep red represents animals that live underground; the brown and green represent animals that live above the earth; the blues represent animals of the sea; yellow represents animals of the sky; the orange represents enthusiasm for animal rights, as well as our own rights as zoos; the red-orange represents passion for animals; and finally, the red represents attraction to animals. This unique rainbow overall represents the bizarre and beautiful variety of animals that share this planet with us.''
|This flag was inspired by several other flags presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag'''.
|-
|'''Circled alef flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Circled alef zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the black triangle at the bottom represents the void of space from which all life ultimately evolved from; this life is represented by the brown, blue, and green stripes (which stand for animals that live beneath the earth, animals that live in water, and animals that live above ground, respectively) that beam out from the center. The yellow represents the light animals bring into our lives, which becomes stronger and brighter when surrounded by our community, represented by the circled alef (which could be optionally removed if needed for simplification), which is red to represent our collective attraction to and passion for animals.''
|This flag takes direct inspiration from R0tNCh0rd's. It spawned the following chain of edits: <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit.png</gallery> <gallery>File:Nature zoo flag edit 2.jpeg</gallery>
|-
|'''Nature-themed flag (simplified)'''
|<gallery>File:Nature themed zoo flag simplified.png</gallery>
|The meaning of the stripes is similar to the one of the flag above.
|
|-
|'''Avery's flag'''
|<gallery>File:Zoo flag by Avery.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the stripes up top stand for animals that reside on the land, animals that reside in the water, and animals that primarily reside in the air (birds, bats, etc.). all in order. the middle white stripe stands for unity within the zoo community as well as unity with the para community as a whole. the bottom stripes represent sexual attraction, romantic attraction, and other attractions (aesthetic, platonic, etc.)''
|The letter zeta is deliberately presented in a font, different from the standard one, to separate this flag from the ones made by the Zeta movement.
|-
|'''Rainbow zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Rainbow zoo.jpeg</gallery>
|
|
|-
|'''Alef in corner flag'''
|<gallery>File:Alef in corner zoo flag.png</gallery>
|The author says: ''the purple, blue, and green stand for animals underground, animals in water, animals on and above land accordingly. Black stands for the origins of life and everything else, and that's where I placed the alef, to show that zoophilia lies closely to our core. Yellow stands for the feelings animals cause in us. The flag is positioned sideways <...> to emphasize the diversity of life and of how we develop our attractions.''
|This flag is a combination of several other ideas, presented here: '''R0tNCh0rd's second and third flags''', '''the original alef flag''', '''arrows flag''', '''nature-themed flag'''.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 1.png</gallery>
|The colors stand for earth/sky/ocean/underground animals.
|The 4 pointed star is used in one of the Zeta flags.
|-
|'''4 pointed star alef flag (alternative)'''
|<gallery>File:Star alef zoo flag 2.png</gallery>
|The color meanings are similar to the flag above, with additional red for passion/love towards animals.
|
|-
|'''Leaf zoo flag'''
|<gallery>File:Leaf aleph zoo.png</gallery>
|<gallery>File:Leaf zoo meaning.png</gallery>
|The color codes:
Aleph/Paraphile Unity:

Cream: e7e4da

Blue Greens:

Zoo MYAP: 76be91

Therian Lover and Autophile: 167a58

Zoosexual: 167a58

Zoosadist: 053a28

Zoo Erotophonophile: 09261c

Yellow Greens:

Zooromantic: a4bf92

Self-Acceptance: 648f46

The Persecuted: 43642d

Zoomasochists: 294318

Necrozoo: 1a2a0f
|}

== Voting ==
A vote took place on November 22. Null created a multiple choice poll with 11 options. 50 participants voted a total of 101 times, and the '''leaf zoo flag''' was chosen as the most favorite by 46% of them.
<gallery>
File:Zoo flag vote entries.png|Vote entries
File:Zoo flag vote results.jpg|Vote results
</gallery>

== References ==
[[Category:2023 year]]
[[Category:Attraction]] [[Category:Zoophilia]]

Zeta Flag

2025-08-17T20:07:35Z

ZooWiki:

[[File:Zeta Flag .jpg|thumb]]

The star on a Zoo Pride flag is generally interpreted to symbolize the uniqueness and individuality of each person within the zoophile community. It represents the diversity of identities and experiences among those who identify as zoophiles. The star can also be seen as a symbol of hope and aspiration within their community.

The colors mean a few things. The simplest being land/earth, water, and sky.

The long winded meaning

# '''Green''': Represents the natural environment and the animal kingdom. It symbolizes the zoophile's connection to nature and their appreciation for animals.
# '''Brown''': Symbolizes the natural world and earthiness. It reinforces the zoophile's affinity with animals and their place within the ecosystem.
# '''Blue''': Represents affection and emotional connection. It symbolizes the zoophile's love and care for animals, often expressed through emotional bonds.
# '''White''': Symbolizes purity and innocence. It can represent the sincerity and genuine nature of the feelings zoophiles may have towards animals.

These colors convey themes of love, respect, and connection to animals.

I should note that interpretations of these colors may vary slightly among individuals or specific groups within the community.
[[File:Zeta zoo 1.jpg|thumb|The first version of the ZETA flag, without the star, was created during a project run by a Twitter ZETA activist KZ in spring of 2020.]]
[[File:Zeta zoo.svg|center|thumb|Zeta Flag with the star]]

== Past Flags<ref>Popular Zoophile Flags from paraflags wiki.

https://paraflags-wiki.org/index.php/Popular_zoophile_flags#The_2016_flag</ref> ==

=== Origins ===
[[File:Zoophilia by unknown.png|thumb|The first Zoo flag in 2016]]
This flag was made at some point before June 24, 2016, by a feline therian and a furry artist. A permission to share her username hasn't yet been obtained. But, according to one of her posts, the colors of the flag represent genders of the zoos: blue stands for binary male and female genders, white stands for genders outside of the binary spectrum, and purple stands for nonbinary genders on the male/female spectrum.

It was uploaded to DeviantArt by a user ZooFlags, an aego-zoosexual and zooromantic trans demigirl therian. The date of upload is June 24, 2016. For a long time ZooFlags was considered the original creator of this flag.<ref>https://archive.li/wuGj3</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/zooflags on DeviantArt, Original file named "Zoosexual/Zooromantic/Zoophile Flag 2" was removed.</ref>

=== Influence ===
This flag became the most popular flag out of all uploaded by ZooFlags and is used by zoos in artwork and on social media profiles. A Twitter blogger ZooStruggles erroneously claimed this flag to represent pro-contact zoophiles, while no such thing was specified by the original artist.

The first version of the ZETA flag, without the star, was created during a project run by a Twitter ZETA activist KZ in spring of 2020. In mid April he made several polls about the potential flag design<ref>[https://archive.ph/wlvLL Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref><ref>[https://archive.ph/69oeo Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>, and his followers voted. On May 3 he announced a version that won<ref>[https://archive.ph/N6RYv Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>. According to his explanation<ref>[https://archive.ph/RVf0J Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>, the brown color represents land animals, the green represents avians, reptiles & amphibians, and the blue represents marine life. The exact hues of the flag were chosen by SteelDogTuscy, another Twitter blogger. The four pointed star was an initiative of another Twitter user, KometSF, who proposed it in reference to four-legged animals<ref>[https://archive.ph/ObOPW KometSF] via archive.today.</ref>. Coloring it white indicates purity<ref>[https://archive.ph/ngDhJ Koonzoo1] via archive.today.</ref>.

Due to the ZETA movement's active involvement in the zoophile community building, these flags are often regarded as the official zoo flags<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220424081833/https://www.deviantart.com/zoophileflags ZoophileFlags on DeviantArt], currently suspended and accessible only via WayBack Machine, referred to it as the official flag.</ref>, especially on Twitter.

== Alef Zoo flag ==
The alef Zoo flag, referred to "aleph" or "leaf zoo flag", is the newest flag.

This flag was created by Saturn during the [[fediverse zoo flag project (2023)]]. The purpose of the project was to give a symbol and a name to zoophiles who feel unfairly treated and excluded by the zeta community. The flag is explicitly inclusive of multiple types of zoophiliac orientations, including zoosadism.

The alef flag got lots of scrunity by the ZETA community and highlighted the problem of anti-map and anti-zoosadism bias.
[[File:The alef flag.png|thumb]]
[[File:The Alef flag.png|thumb|The Alef flag]]

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File:The Alef flag.png

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ZooWiki:

The Alef flag

File:The alef flag.png

2025-08-17T20:05:09Z

ZooWiki:

Alef flag listing all the extra paraphiles that we should accept.