Zoo Tycoon

Zoos are some of the most interesting places you can visit, considering the fact that you are able to see dangerous animals from just a few feet away, as well as observe their behavior amongst other members from their species. It is also the place where it is possible to gaze at animals that do not normally live in your country, or even on the same continent as you.

Zoo Tycoon, as it may already be obvious from the title itself, is a fun little game that allows you to experience the thrill of being in charge of a zoo, as well as manage it to the best of your abilities, in order to keep the animals happy and the tourists interested. Moreover, you also get the building blocks required to establish new enclosures to present your latest exhibits.

In the beginning, you start off with barely a few species, which are somewhat easy to manage as well, considering the fact that they do not ask for much and they can live under pretty much normal conditions. However, as you keep on advancing through the career mode and you unlock more and more creatures, things become increasingly more difficult, due to the large number of demands the animals have when it comes to food, environment and even preferential treatment.

One of the greatest advantages when it comes to being a zoo keeper is the fact that you get to spend most of your day close to the animals, tending to their needs Hence, the game allows you to watch the creatures behave inside their enclosure, as well as interact with other individuals from the same species. You must keep a close eye on their happiness meter, otherwise you risk losing them and bankruptcy awaits you.

Another important aspect are the visitors themselves, since that's how you are able to increase your profits and be able to afford the food and the equipment required to keep the animals happy. Hence, beside the animal exhibits, you must also construct a variety of other venues around your zoo, including food stands and various types of gift shops, all of which become more popular as your collection of creatures increases.

Even though you'll see them in a cage far away from their natural habitat, Zoo Tycoon is definitely a good way to enjoy the beauty and majesty of the animals, especially since you are solely responsible for their well being. The passion can also turn into quite the profitable business, as long as you remember to entertain the visitors as well.