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Want to get the perfect zoo? It may seem hard but it actually comes in a few easy steps!
Steps
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1Build several exhibits and put inexpensive animals in it. Put one of each gender in (one male and two females if you have Endangered Species DLC) so they will breed and replace the ones that die.
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2Build donation boxes, about one for each exhibit. Donation Boxes help earn more money for your zoo. You can find them under scenery.Advertisement
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3Get several guests going into your zoo and then build a food court with two food stands, two drink stands, two dessert carts and a few benches and trash cans. Put a restroom nearby too. Maybe put in a gift stand, and after a while, upgrade to a shop, more stands, and maybe even a restaurant.
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4Wait a few (game) months to get money.
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5People should be eating, drinking, and viewing animals by now, not to mention donating. Donations increase for a short time after guests use the Discovery Kiosk so add one as soon as you can. Guest amusement increases when they see arches, fountains and statues so add these strategically.
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6Continue building like this. When you get enough fame stars and your guests' entertainment bars are low, build a music rock or other entertainment needs. Kids like playground areas, for instance.
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7Make gardening, and scenic things too. It's aesthetically pleasing to many guests. If you wait long enough and plan your moves right, you should be a zoo tycoon!
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat if I run out of money?
Community AnswerYou can actually play in freeform mode. The money is unlimited and you don't need to research facilities, buildings, animals and stuffs. -
QuestionDo I get this game on a computer?Community AnswerYou have to buy Zoo Tycoon 2. If you want, you can buy any of the addons. Put the CD in the CD area, then follow the directions.
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QuestionWhat happens if I run out of space?Community AnswerYou can use elevated platforms if you have the expansion "African Adventure" installed.
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Warnings
- Keep predators and prey away from each other to avoid confrontation. Guests don't like seeing animals eat each other.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Don't overspend your money, unless you are using freeform mode.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Keep in mind the size of the zoo.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If an animal gets out of its exhibit, crate it, pick up the crate and drop it in the animal's exhibit, and take the crate off the animal.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Whatever you do, don't forget the restroom!⧼thumbs_response⧽
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