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Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)

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Release Date:
November 21, 2013 (Digital) November 22, 2013 (Physical)
Rating:
ESRB (E10+) PEGI (3+)
Genre:
Zoo Business Simulation
Publisher:
Microsoft
Developer:
Frontier Developments

Zoo Tycoon is a game published by Microsoft and developed by Frontier Developments, rebooting the Zoo Tycoon franchise after several years of dormancy. It is for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, it contains over 101 animal species for the One version, and 65 animals on the 360. The game was given a spinoff in 2014 in the form of Zoo Tycoon Friends. The Xbox One version of Zoo Tycoon is also very interactive via the Kinect using voice as well as hand signals for different interactions in the game. Zoo Tycoon was also given away for free with the purchase of a 12-month subscription of Xbox Live Gold at Gamestop retailers during September 2014 and maybe October (while supplies last).

An updated version, Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection, was released on October 31, 2017.

Large Exhibit Animals[]

Lions[]

Animalgenus-lion

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Asiatic-lion-ztuac
Asiatic Lion Panthera leo persica Tropical Rainforest 1 2 animals Endangered No
Barbary-lion-ztuac
Barbary Lion Panthera leo leo Savannah 3 2 animals Extinct in the Wild No
West-african-lion-ztuac
West African Lion Panthera leo senegalensis Savannah 4 2 animals Near Extinction No
Katanga-lion-ztuac
Katanga Lion Panthera leo bleyenberghi Savannah 9 2 animals Near Threatened No
Masai-lion-ztuac
Masai Lion Panthera leo nubica Savannah 14 2 animals Near Threatened No
Transvaal-lion-ztuac
Transvaal Lion Panthera leo krugeri Savannah 17 2 animals Endangered No
Congo-lion-ztuac
Congo Lion Panthera leo azandica Grassland 31 2 animals Endangered Yes

Tigers[]

Animalgenus-tiger

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Bengal-tiger-ztuac
Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris tigris Tropical Rainforest 1 2 animals Endangered No
Siberian-tiger-ztuac
Siberian Tiger Panthera tigris altaica Alpine 4 2 animals Endangered No
South-china-tiger-ztuac
South China Tiger Panthera tigris amoyensis Tropical Rainforest 6 2 animals Critically Endangered No
Malayan-tiger-ztuac
Malayan Tiger Panthera tigris jacksoni Tropical Rainforest 18 2 animals Endangered No
Indochinese-tiger-ztuac
Indochinese Tiger Panthera tigris corbetti Tropical Rainforest 29 2 animals Endangered Yes
Sumatran-tiger-ztuac
Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris sumatrae Tropical Rainforest 35 2 animals Critically Endangered Yes

Bears[]

Animalgenus-bear

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Grizzly-bear-ztuac
Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos horribilis Alpine 1 2 animals Endangered No
Olympic-black-bear-ztuac
Olympic Black Bear Ursus americanus altifrontalis Temperate Forest 3 2 animals Least Concern No
Himalayan-brown-bear-ztuac
Himalayan Brown Bear Ursus arctos isabellinus Alpine 5 2 animals Endangered No
Formosan-bear-ztuac
Formosan Bear Ursus thibetanus formosanus Temperate Forest 8 2 animals Endangered No
Kodiak-bear-ztuac
Kodiak Bear Ursus arctos middendorffi Tundra 10 2 animals Least Concern No
Kermode-bear-ztuac
Kermode Bear Ursus americanus kermodei Tundra 12 2 animals Least Concern No
Polar-bear-ztuac
Polar Bear Ursus maritimus Tundra 14 2 animals Vulnerable No
Cinnamon-bear-ztuac
Cinnamon Bear Ursus americanus cinnamomum Temperate Forest 20 2 animals Least Concern No
Tibetan-blue-bear-ztuac
Tibetan Blue Bear Ursus arctos pruinosus Alpine 28 2 animals Endangered No
Syrian-brown-bear-ztuac
Syrian Brown Bear Ursus arctos syriacus Alpine 31 2 animals Vulnerable Yes
Himalayan-black-bear-ztuac
Himalayan Black Bear Ursus thibetanus laniger Alpine 34 2 animals Vulnerable Yes
Glacier-bear-ztuac
Glacier Bear Ursus americanus emmonsii Alpine 36 2 animals Least Concern Yes
Gobi-bear-ztuac
Gobi Bear Ursus arctos gobiensis Grassland 38 2 animals Near Threatened Yes
Sloth-bear-ztuac
Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus Temperate Forest 1 2 animals Vulnerable Yes
Sun-bear-ztuac
Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus Temperate Forest 1 2 animals Vulnerable Yes

Elephants[]

Animalgenus-elephant

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Indian-elephant-ztuac
Indian Elephant Elephas maximus indicus Tropical Rainforest 1 3 animals Endangered No
African-bush-elephant-ztuac
African Bush Elephant Loxodonta africana Savannah 3 3 animals Vulnerable No
Sri-lankan-elephant-ztuac
Sri Lankan Elephant Elephas maximus maximus Tropical Rainforest 7 3 animals Endangered No
African-forest-elephant-ztuac
African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis Temperate Forest 13 3 animals Endangered No
Bornean-elephant-ztuac
Bornean Elephant Elephas maximus borneensis Tropical Rainforest 20 3 animals Endangered Yes
Sumatran-elephant-ztuac
Sumatran Elephant Elephas maximus sumatranus Tropical Rainforest 32 3 animals Critically Endangered Yes

Rhinoceroses[]

Animalgenus-rhino

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Southern-white-rhinoceros-ztuac
Southern White Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum Savannah 1 2 animals Near Threatened No
Indian-rhinoceros-ztuac
Indian Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis Grassland 5 2 animals Vulnerable No
South-central-black-rhinoceros-ztuac
South Central Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis minor Savannah 7 2 animals Critically Endangered No
Eastern-black-rhinoceros-ztuac
Eastern Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis michaeli Grassland 10 2 animals Critically Endangered No
Northern-white-rhinoceros-ztuac
Northern White Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum cottoni Savannah 18 2 animals Critically Endangered No
Javan-rhinoceros-ztuac
Javan Rhinoceros Rhinoceros sondaicus Tropical Rainforest 25 2 animals Critically Endangered No
South-western-black-rhinoceros-ztuac
South Western Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis occidentalis Savannah 33 2 animals Vulnerable Yes
Sumatran-rhinoceros-ztuac
Sumatran Rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Tropical Rainforest 36 2 animals Critically Endangered Yes

Hippopotamuses[]

Animalgenus-hippo

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Hippopotamus-ztuac
Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius Grassland 4 2 animals Vulnerable No

Giraffes[]

Animalgenus-giraffe

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
West-african-giraffe-ztuac
West African Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis peralta Grassland 1 3 animals Endangered No
Reticulated-giraffe-ztuac
Reticulated Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Savannah 2 3 animals Least Concern No
Masai-giraffe-ztuac
Masai Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi Savannah 10 3 animals Least Concern No
Angolan-giraffe-ztuac
Angolan Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis Grassland 19 3 animals Least Concern No
Rothschilds-giraffe-ztuac
Rothschild's Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi Savannah 26 3 animals Endangered No
Nubian-giraffe-ztuac
Nubian Giraffe Giraffa camelopardis camelopardis Grassland 30 3 animals Rare Yes
Thornicroft-giraffe-ztuac
Thornicroft Giraffe Giraffa camelopardis thornicrofti Savannah 33 3 animals Least Concern Yes
Kordofan-giraffe-ztuac
Kordofan Giraffe Giraffa camelopardis antiquorum Grassland 36 3 animals Least Concern Yes
South-african-giraffe-ztuac
South African Giraffe Giraffa camelopardis giraffa Savannah 37 3 animals Least Concern Yes

Antelope[]

Animalgenus-antelope

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Gemsbok-ztuac
Gemsbok Oryx gazella Savannah 1 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Topi-antelope-ztuac
Topi Antelope Damaliscus korrigum Grassland 7 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Sable-antelope-ztuac
Sable Antelope Hippotragus niger Grassland 12 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Nyala-ztuac
Nyala Tragelaphus angasii Grassland 19 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Pronghorn-ztuac
Pronghorn Antilocapra americana Grassland 22 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Addax-ztuac
Addax Addax nasomaculatus Savannah 32 4 animals Critically Endangered Yes
Lowland-bongo-ztuac
Lowland Bongo Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus Tropical Rainforest 34 4 animals Near Threatened Yes
Roan-antelope-ztuac
Roan Antelope Hippotragus equinus Grassland 36 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Bushbuck-ztuac
Bushbuck Tragelaphus sylvaticus Tropical Rainforest 38 4 animals Least Concern Yes
Scimitar-horned-oryx-ztuac
Scimitar-Horned Oryx Oryx dammah Grassland 40 4 animals Extinct in the Wild Yes
Arabian-oryx-ztuac
Arabian Oryx Oryx leucoryx Savannah 1 4 animals Vulnerable Yes
Mountain-bongo-ztuac
Mountain Bongo Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci Tropical Rainforest 1 4 animals Critically Endangered Yes

Chimpanzees[]

Animalgenus-chimpanzee

Picture Animal Scientific name Biome Zoo Fame Minimum Social Group Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive
Central-chimpanzee-ztuac
Central Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes troglodytes Tropical Rainforest 1 4 animals Endangered No
Bonobo-ztuac
Bonobo Pan paniscus Tropical Rainforest 3 4 animals Endagered No
Nigeria-cameroon-chimpanzee-ztuac
Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes ellioti Tropical Rainforest 8 4 animals Endangered No
Western-chimpanzee-ztuac
Western Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes verus Tropical Rainforest 13 4 animals Endangered No
Eastern-chimpanzee-ztuac
Eastern Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii Tropical Rainforest 32 4 animals Endangered Yes

Mini-Exhibit Animals[]

Lemurs[]

Animalgenus-lemur

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Ring-tailed-lemur-ztuac
Ring-tailed Lemur Lemur catta Tropical Rock 1 Near Threatened No No
Red-lemur-ztuac
Red Lemur Eulemur rufus Tropical Rock 8 Near Threatened No No
Ruffed-lemur-ztuac
Ruffed Lemur Varecia variegata Tropical Rock 21 Critically Endangered No No
Red-ruffed-lemur-ztuac
Red Ruffed Lemur Varecia rubra Tropical Rock 35 Endangered Yes No

Capuchins[]

Animalgenus-capuchinmonkey

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
White-headed-capuchin-ztuac
White-headed Capuchin Cebus capucinus Tropical Tree 6 Least Concern Yes No
Black-capuchin-ztuac
Black Capuchin Sapajus nigritus Tropical Rock 11 Near Threatened No Yes
Tufted-capuchin-ztuac
Tufted Capuchin Cebus apella Tropical Rock 20 Least Concern No No
Golden-bellied-capuchin-ztuac
Golden-bellied Capuchin Sapajus xanthosternos Tropical Rock 24 Critically Endangered No No

Binturong[]

Animalgenus-binturong

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Binturong-ztuac
Binturong Arctictis binturong Tropical Pool 17 Vulnerable No No

Red Panda[]

Animalgenus-redpanda

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Red-panda-ztuac
Red Panda Ailurus fulgens Tropical Pool 10 Vulnerable No No

Sloths[]

Animalgenus-sloth

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Pale-throated-three-toed-sloth-ztuac
Pale-throated Three-toed Sloth Bradypus tridactylus Tropical Rock 8 Least Concern No No
Brown-throated-three-toed-sloth-ztuac
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth Bradypus variegatus Tropical Rock 15 Least Concern No No

Mongooses[]

Animalgenus-mongoose

Picture Animal Scientific Name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
White-tailed-mongoose-ztuac
White-tailed Mongoose Ichneumia albicauda Savannah Rock 10 Least Concern Yes No
Banded-mongoose-ztuac
Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo Savannah Rock 31 Least Concern Yes No

Meerkats[]

Animalgenus-meerkat

Picture Animal Scientific Name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Meerkat-ztuac
Meerkat Suricata suricatta Savannah Rock 9 Least Concern No No

Fossa[]

Animalgenus-fossa

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Fossa-ztuac
Fossa Cryptoprocta ferox Savannah Rock 12 Vulnerable Yes No

Iguanas[]

Animalgenus-iguana

Picture Animal Scientific Name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Lesser-antillean-iguana-ztuac
Lesser Antillean Iguana Iguana delicatissima Tropical Rock 9 Vulnerable No No
Green-iguana-ztuac
Green Iguana Iguana iguana Tropical Rock 17 Endangered No No

Snakes[]

Animalgenus-snake

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Boa-constrictor-ztuac
Boa Constrictor Boa constrictor Tropical Tree 3 Least Concern No No
Yellow-anaconda-ztuac
Yellow Anaconda Eunectes notaeus Tropical Tree 11 Least Concern No No
Reticulated-python-ztuac
Reticulated Python Python reticulatus Tropical Tree 27 Least Concern No No

Monitor lizards[]

Animalgenus-monitorlizard

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Nile-monitor-ztuac
Nile Monitor Varanus niloticus Tropical Rock 2 Least Concern No No
Komodo-dragon-ztuac
Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis Tropical Rock 15 Vulnerable No No
Perentie-lizard-ztuac
Perentie Varanus giganteus Tropical Rock 35 Least Concern Yes Yes

Tortoises[]

Animalgenus-tortoise

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Galapagos-giant-tortoise-ztuac
Galapagos Giant Tortoise Geochelone nigra Tropical Lawn 16 Vulnerable No No

Flamingoes[]

Animalgenus-flamingo

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Lesser-flamingo-ztuac
Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor Tropical Pool 18 Near Threatened No Yes
Greater-flamingo-ztuac
Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus Tropical Pool 23 Least Concern No No
American-flamingo-ztuac
American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber Tropical Pool 31 Least Concern Yes No

Peafowl[]

Animalgenus-peafowl

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhibit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Indian-peafowl-ztuac
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus Tropical Lawn 8 Least Concern No No
Green-peafowl-ztuac
Green Peafowl Pavo muticus Tropical Lawn 22 Endangered No Yes

Macaws[]

Animalgenus-macaw

Picture Animal Scientific name Mini-Exhbit Zoo Fame Conservation Status Xbox One exclusive Unlockable animal in challenge mode
Blue-and-yellow-macaw-ztuac
Blue-and-yellow Macaw Ara ararauna Tropical Rock 6 Least Concern No No
Hyacinth-macaw-ztuac
Hyacinth Macaw Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus Tropical Rock 16 Endangered No Yes
Great-green-macaw-ztuac
Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus Tropical Rock 19 Endangered No No
Scarlet-macaw-ztuac
Scarlet Macaw Ara macao Tropical Rock 20 Least Concern Yes No
Blue-throated-macaw-ztuac
Blue Throated Macaw Ara glaucogularis Tropical Rock 36 Critically Endangered Yes No
Military-macaw-ztuac
Military Macaw Ara militaris Tropical Rock 37 Vulnerable Yes No

Exhibit Items[]

Animal Care[]

  • Fish Feeding Station
  • Fruit Feeding Station
  • Grass and Leaves Feeding Station
  • Meat Feeding Station
  • Vegetables Feeeding Station
  • Carved Croc Cleaning Station
  • Carved Moose Cleaning Station
  • Stone Bird Cleaning Station

Enrichments[]

  • Activity Centers
  • Climbing Frames
  • Rope Toys
  • Scratching Posts
  • Shelters
  • Slides
  • Tabletops
  • Wading Pools

Interactions[]

  • Feeding Interaction
  • Hose Interaction
  • Sensory Enrichment Interaction

Exhibit Decorations[]

  • Frescos
  • Natural Decorations
  • Statues
  • Steles

Buildings[]

Decorations[]

  • Fountains
  • Lakes
  • Plazas
  • Scenery
  • Statues
  • Topiaries

Concessions[]

Entertainment[]

  • Balloon Shop
  • Lion Mascot
  • Cuddly Toy Shop
  • Lemur Keeper
  • Macaw Keeper
  • Tiger Mascot
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Bear Mascot

Food and Drink[]

  • Soft Drinks Stand
  • Burger Barn
  • Milkshake Stand
  • Popcorn Stand
  • Coffee Shop
  • Ice Cream Stand
  • Pizzeria

Facilities[]

  • Restrooms
  • Janitor's Office
  • Zoo Keeper Center
  • Breeding Center

Community Challenges[]

Microsoft hinted at plans about in-game updates to release in reference to real world events. Designed to raise player awareness of the state of the environment and animals on our world. These in-game updates to real life events will lead to in-game challenges players can participate in. Often designed by the Frontier team in partnership with groups such as the association of zoo's and aquariums. If players meet these real life related challenges, Microsoft will be putting money aside for donations to help conservation efforts.

The first community challenge was the Barbary Lion Dilemma.

Level system[]

New to the Zoo Tycoon franchise is a level system. All of the adoptable animals will have a level between two and 15. As soon as an animal reaches level 15, it may be released into the wild. The same helicopter that dropped the animal off will come back and take the animal to an animal reserve somewhere around the globe. After your animal is in the wild, the player will still get notifications, such as "your elephant has found a mate." Also, buildings can be levelled up to level three. Upgrading facilities allows the player to hire more staff and upgrade the staff's job performance. However, leveled units and buildings will cost more money, though they do attract more guests. Another system is the zoo leveling system, which allows the player to increase your zoo level by building more exhibits and concessions. The zoo can also be levelled by upgrading said exhibits and concessions. Each time a new level is reached, the player will be rewarded with new exhibits, animals, facilities, concessions, and marketing techniques.

Game modes[]

Zoo Tycoon has three different game modes. First of all the freeform mode, or creative mode. In this mode the player has infinite money, allowing the player to create any zoo they want within a set "Zoo Limit". The challenge mode gives the player small challenges every 10 to 15 minutes and unlocks achievements if the challenges are succeeded. Campaign mode also returns from the previous two games, where the player has to build a zoo and achieve pre-set goals to advance to the next.

Features[]

Six biomes, Savannah, Tropical Rainforest, Alpine, Tundra, Grassland and Temperate Forest, make an appearance in Zoo Tycoon, as does the Zoopedia from Zoo Tycoon 2. New to the series are three Kinect features used to interact with the animals: a feed station for the player to feed the elephants, giraffes and antelopes, a hose to clean the elephants, bears, rhinos and hippos, and an stimulation station for playing with the lions, tigers and chimpanzees.

Xbox Store DLC[]

Unlike the original two games, this installment of the series includes content downloadable from the Xbox Store. Currently, there are only four.

Reception[]

Zoo Tycoon received mixed reviews. Reviewers noted that the core game had been simplified in comparison to previous games, which made the game more accessible to newcomers, but also limited how players could design their zoo. Criticism was also directed towards the menu, which GameZone claimed to be "unnecessarily complicated".

Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection[]

In August 2017 it was announced that an updated version of Zoo Tycoon (Xbox) would be released for both Xbox One and Windows 10 on the 31st October, which would include new South American and Australian animals (putting the total number of animals to over 200) as well as removing the Zoo limit and having improved graphics.

Amongst the new animals include kangaroos, koalas, tapirs, jaguars, cougars, llamas, and more.

Trivia[]

  • The Meerkat is shown as its own, but is in the same family as the mongoose.
  • The Pronghorn is shown as an antelope, but is more closely related to giraffes.

Gallery[]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).

References[]

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Spinoffs
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