Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection

by Aspyr

• More than 20 aquatic animals to choose from -- from giant squid to the great white shark
• Customize your aquatic shows and research new tricks for your dolphins and killer whales
• Add new attractions like the Dolphin Ride and Shark Tunnel for even more fun
• Decorate your underwater exhibits with 21 plant types, new toys and scenery objects such as sunken treasure

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YIUMY
• Item Weight: 1.3 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: September 13, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,329 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Combining three top-selling titles, Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection includes the original Zoo Tycoon game and the Dinosaur Digs and Marine Mania expansion packs, allowing players’ imaginations to run wild as they care for more than 100 land, aquatic, and prehistoric animals in the most beautiful and lively zoo imaginable. Additionally, Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection comes with loads of bonus content, including the entire new Endangered Species Theme Pack. This bonus theme pack features 12 animals on the endangered and/or threatened species list, such as orangutans, whale sharks, and Komodo dragons. Zookeepers can tend to these rare animals using more than 40 new objects based on four new themes, and can challenge their inner zoo keeping skills with three new scenarios.

Would-be zookeepers have more than 100 animals and more than 500 building objects at their disposal to create a thriving and healthy zoo. They can set up their own aquatic show, launch an expedition to recover escaped dinosaurs, or build a habitat for an endangered species. With access to many specialized staff such as zookeepers, scientists, and marine specialists, Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection lets virtual zookeepers mix and match animals and themes to create and manage the ultimate zoo. Fun for kids and parents alike, Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection offers players the most exciting Zoo Tycoon experience next to actually running a real-life zoo.

Product Description

Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection contains the original Zoo Tycoon game, along with the Dinosaur Digs and Marine Mania expansion packs. Enjoy the fun and challenge of building and managing the ultimate zoo.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Plays for a long time February 25, 2006

By W. Tyree

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this for my three children (4,6,8). They have been playing it regularly for almost two months now. The oldest has gone through some of the scenarios to actually "play" the game. The two youngest play the "kid's zoo" scenario which gives them access to all of the animals and they never run out of money regardless of what they do. The 4 year old can't read so she has to have help with a lot of the parts. Her favorite activity is to name all of the baby animals.

We Googled for easter eggs and found a few mythical animals and funny things we can do. The children have found those interesting.

One thing to note, you can feed animals to each other (all of the killing and eating takes place in a cloud of smoke) and when carnivores escape (either because you aren't maintaining their cages or you bulldoze a hole in the fence) they will tackle your guests and bite or eat them until caught by the zookeepers. No blood, but the people scream.

All in all, this game has been worth the price. It is in the regular rotation with our other computer games and looks like it will be there for a while.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR ANYONE! November 24, 2005

A Kid's Review

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

my mom just recently bought my sister and I this game. You can make your own zoo and put in food and gift shops too!! In the complete collection of Zoo Tycoon, you can make Marine animals, Dinosaurs, and regular zoo animals. Be careful though, you want to make your zoo the best, so you can have visitors, and sometimes you can get awards! This game is fun for everyone

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Zoo Tycoon review January 19, 2007

By David Carroll

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The whole family has enjoyed playing Zoo tycoon. I purchased it as a Christmas present for my 11 year old daughter and she immediately began playing and kept going until we kicked her off the computer. Her 7 year old brother also loves playing, although it is a little over his ability level. He can have fun playing but his zoo's are sort of crazy. This game also works very well for adults. I strongly recommend this for all ages.