Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection

by Microsoft

Product Features

• MICROSOFT AXB-00065 ZOOTYCOON2 ULTIMATE

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BZ2F56
• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #14 in Video Games > PC Games > Strategy
  • #71 in Video Games > PC Games > All Games

Product Description

Includes Zoo Tycoon 2 + All 4 Expansion Packs, business simulation, The goal is to create a thriving zoo by building exhibits to accommodate animals and keeping the guests happy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Collection Rocks!!! Watch for defective disc, no problem..., May 9, 2009

By 

Zic "Horror Fan, Guitar Man" (Peoria, IL USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection (CD-ROM)

I had the original Zoo Tycoon 2, and was looking to buy one or two of the expansion packs. While researching my options, I found this Ultimate Collection for about the same price as two of the expansions (there are four). So, I just decided to buy The Ultimate Collection. I can't believe how much content is added with each expansion. Besides the normal Zoo Tycoon 2 content, you get...
-African Adventure (African animals, Jeep Vehicle tours, safari themed items)
-Endangered Species (Help house and breed endangered species, Sky Tram Tours, Elevated Paths)
-Marine Mania (Marine animals, Train Animal to perform in shows, Swim with Animals)
-Extinct Animals (step into a bit of fantasy by digging for fossils, doing research, and eventually creating living animals from long extinct species, such as the cute Dodo Bird, the ferocious Saber-Toothed Cat, even a massive American Mastodon)

You won't believe how much extra content these expansions bring. This is a family friendy game. My 6 year old daughter is not very good at it, she still loves playing. And although there are a LOT of options when you build your zoo, it's not overwhelming. They have tutorials that start with the basics, enclosure building, and they add a few things at a time until you get up to speed.

This is an excellent game at an excellent price. I do have to tell you that Microsoft had a batch of these where the third disc did not work. The copy I got was defective. I called Microsoft and they sent me a new copy within a few days. Maybe I shouldn't say this, but due to their screwup, I now have two copies of the game. See, the third disc is only an install disc. The first disc is the play disc, which I now have two of. So, after installing the game on my computer and keeping the new play disc (disc 1), I took disc two and three and paired it with my original play disc, I installed it on my Mom's computer. Thanks Microsoft!!! Like I said, I maybe shouldn't have said anything, but if you get a defective copy, it's a good thing because then you'll have two copies....

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best game I've ever had!, May 23, 2010

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection (CD-ROM)

I love this game. It is so much fun. First of all there are three different modes, free form where you have an unlimited budget and don't have to unlock anything besides the things campaign mode and challenge mode unlocks, challenge mode where you can do challenges like taking photos and making new exhibits to earn prizes that you unlock, and campaign mode which is basically a story mode where you have to complete all the scenorinos in that campaign and unlock prizes. There are many animals too. I especially like the african wild dogs and meerkats. It has many popular animals like pandas and some probably never heard of ones too like the short-finned pilot whale. There are also many dinosaur species but I usually get all tangled up in the names and can't remember them. There is also a "zoopedia" which is basically an encyclopedia that has lots of imformation about the plants and animal species you can get. For instance if I never had this game I wouldn't know that to communicate with their young florida panthers chirp. This game has made me push farther towards wanting to become a zoologist when I grow up. Now I have the whole plan on what I will be when I grow up, what kinds of dogs and cats I will have (I got those from Dogs 101 and Cats 101.) and specifically what animals I will help, which is a sea otter. There are many different biomes too like the alpine which is a mountain terrain and the tundra or arctic. You can really interact with the animals too. In zoo guest mode you can groom the animals, go face to face with the animals in their exhibit, refill their food and water, and even pretend like you are a guest. There are some ways to tell the differences with the animals too. You can also take pictures of the animals and save them in an album. Also if you double click on the pictures you can zoom in on them. I've had this game for almost three years now and it is still a perfect game. If you are an animal fan and like simulation games you HAVE to get this game!!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game!, February 11, 2009

By 

Frank Gowett "frank gowett" (NY) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Zoo Tycoon 2: Ultimate Collection (CD-ROM)

Well when I got the game I thought that I would have to get a new disc 3 but when i put it in the computer and load it it ran fine! I played it and I loved it The best Zoo Tycoon Game out there!