Zoo Tycoon 2

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Developer: Blue Fang Games

Category: Simulation

Release Dates

N Amer - 11/18/2004

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The Microsoft “Zoo Tycoon” franchise and the Georgia Aquarium challenge kids to discuss marine conservation

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The new pack features fountains, animal statues and windowed fencing in three different styles: brick, stone and a jungle motif.

Tulsa Zoo Is Crowned King of the Jungle in "Zoo Tycoon 2" America's Favorite Zoo Contest
Microsoft® Game Studios announced today that the Tulsa Zoo is the winner in the “Zoo Tycoon® 2” America’s Favorite Zoo contest.

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Microsoft® Game Studios today announced the five finalists in the “Zoo Tycoon® 2” America’s Favorite Zoo contest.

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Description

Zoo Tycoon 2 will get players up close to and interacting with the animals and the zoo, offering intuitive controls and fun tutorials that allow players of all ages to enjoy the game right out of the box. Players will be immersed in the zoo experience with new features, including the Zoo Guest mode, in which players can walk around and enjoy the game like visitors on a day at the zoo; Zoo Keeper mode, allowing players to interact with their animals as never before; and a new Photo Safari Mode. Players can take pictures of their favorite animals and guests and share them online with friends. The Zoopedia, chock full of entertaining and interesting facts about animals, rounds out the new and improved features of the upcoming game. Zoo Tycoon 2 cranks up the excitement, challenge and fun of building the ultimate zoo, with 30 animals in incredible detail with more fun animations and a dazzling array of building tools and objects, including robust terrain-altering options, scenery, foliage, themed buildings, animal shelters and moats. Gameplay has been enhanced from that of the original title, with new challenge modes for added gameplay depth and 3-D graphics that allow players to keep a closer eye on the action and craft more creative zoos.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 98/Me/2000/XP; 500 MHz processor or faster; 128MB RAM; 900MB of available hard-disc space; 8x CD-ROM drive; 16MB 3D graphics card; Sound card and speakers/headphones