
Zoo Tycoon 2 follows the original Zoo Tycoon, offering improved visuals while maintaining the core gameplay experience. You begin on an empty plot of land and work to transform it into a thriving zoo. Design enclosures and fill them with animals. Add facilities and snack stands to keep guests entertained and satisfied between exhibits. Satisfied visitors contribute more funds, helping you expand and enhance your zoo. The game also gives you greater flexibility in designing exhibits—you no longer need fences; moats or ditches can work just as well, a method often used in real-world top-tier zoos. You'll also find more animals and attractions to include, with habitats rendered as realistically as the game’s cartoonish style allows.
| Mac | November 9, 2004 |
| PC | November 9, 2004 |