Game Description
Lions and tigers and business plans, oh my! The popular Zoo Tycoon franchise gets the handheld treatment for the first time on the Nintendo DS. Create and run your own zoo in this simulation that challenges you to keep your animals and customers happy! Every decision is in your hands. Buy and adopt animals from every continent, including lions, giraffes, and tigers. Please your guests by building strategically placed hamburger stands, gift shops, and more. Make smart choices - if your customers get cranky things could get ugly. And if your animals turn on you, it could get even worse!
Critic Reviews
GameSpot Review (5.4 out of 10)
Of all the tycoon games available on the PC and home consoles, Zoo Tycoon is probably about the easiest one to translate to the Nintendo DS. The concept of the game is simple enough to be shrunk down to portable size without sacrificing too much. Most of what makes Zoo Tycoon interesting ...more
User Reviews
Average Member Rating: 5.2 out of 10
ZooTycoon Review. (5 out of 10)
posted by Light827 (HOLLY SPRINGS, NC) on Aug 23, 2006
Member since Jun 2006
5 out of 5 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Member since Jun 2006
5 out of 5 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Overall, this game is a good game if you give it time. I was frustrated with the game in the beginning because I didn't know what things stood for and how to make the animal cages fit the needs of the animals. After playing the game, and figuring it out, I figured out enough to get the game going ...more
Specs & Requirements
Modes Map Editor, Career, Franchise, Training, Simulation
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