Zoo Tycoon
About the Game
Zoo Tycoon is an entry in Microsoft's long-running zoo management series and the first game in the series for a console platform. In the Challenge mode the player has to build a zoo from the ground up with short challenges. This includes designing the environment, building exhibits with important parts such as feeders, bathing stations and various enrichments, taking care of the animals, managing finances and keeping an eye on the visitors' happiness. The game uses a top-down mode for the overall management, a third-person mode to explore the zoo on foot or using a buggie, and a first-person perspective for some activities and taking photographs while exploring, similar to the earlier Kinect: Disneyland Adventures by the same developer.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Paths are designed automatically in a logical manner after placing buildings and cannot be edited. All adoptable animals have a level between two and fifteen. Once they reach the highest level, players can choose to release them into the wild. Buildings have levels as well (up to three), for instance allowing you to hire more staff and providing upgrades.
Standout Features
- Many animals and structures need to be researched before they are used (only one at a time) and then they can be used in the zoo.
- A hose can be used to wash animals, you can pick up fruit to feed them, and baby chimps or lions will attempt to mimic your facial expressions.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Zoo Tycoon | Xbox One.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Frontier Developments Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Virtuos Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Real-Time Visualisation Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Music by | Bob and Barn Ltd | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Side UK Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | BabelFlux, LLC | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Autodesk, Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Frontier Developments Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Virtuos Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Real-Time Visualisation Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Music by | Bob and Barn Ltd | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Side UK Ltd. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | BabelFlux, LLC | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Autodesk, Inc. | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Frontier Developments Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Real-Time Visualisation Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Virtuos Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Music by | Bob and Barn Ltd | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Side UK Ltd. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Autodesk, Inc. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | BabelFlux, LLC | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | China; download release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Frontier Developments Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Studios | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | E-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Shanghai Electronic Publish Co., Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Original Force, Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Real-Time Visualisation Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Additional Graphics by | Virtuos Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Music by | Bob and Barn Ltd | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Production by | Side UK Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Voice Recording by | Side UK Ltd. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Audiokinetic Inc. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Autodesk, Inc. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | BabelFlux, LLC | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Middleware by | Interactive Data Visualization, Inc. | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Testing by | Experis | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Download | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Kinect Compatible | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox Kinect | Voice Enabled | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Internet | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 4 Players | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Commands | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SmartGlass Enabled | Xbox One | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Simulation | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Simulation | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-22 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2013-11-22 | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| 2014-09-29 | China; download release | MobyGames |
| 2014-12-01 | China; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2014-03-04 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2014-03-04 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 4, 2014 | North America | PriceCharting |
| March 4, 2014 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 885370661705 | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 173632958 | United States; Retail release | MobyGames |
| upc | 885370661705 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 173632958 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 885370661712 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
