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construction and management simulation
Planet Zoo
By Frontier Developments, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Planet Zoo is a construction and management simulation in which players build habitats, care for animals, and manage a zoo. Its animals are presented as individuals with distinct looks and personalities, and players can research and manage species, help them raise families, and release new generations into the wild. A globe-spanning campaign offers structured play, while Sandbox mode gives more freedom to build. The piece-by-piece construction tools let players shape habitats and landscapes, with choices affecting both animal welfare and visitors’ experience. Players can also develop the zoo through research and create exhibits for visitors. Planet Zoo is a single-player Windows game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Steam features include Achievements, Trading Cards, Workshop, Cloud, HDR availability, and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign and Sandbox modes are included.
- Piece-by-piece tools shape habitats and landscapes.
- Animals can raise families and pass on genes.
- Research and species management support animal care.
- Steam Workshop and Cloud are included.
- Available on Windows only.
- Single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players who want to design and manage a zoo, build detailed habitats, and care for animal populations. Campaign and Sandbox modes offer different approaches to shaping the zoo.
Planet Zoo focuses on building a zoo while balancing animal care, visitor experience, and management decisions. Its construction tools and two play modes support both structured and freer building.
