Zoo Tycoon 2: Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets (Paperback)

~ Michael Rymaszewski (Author)
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Product Description

Don't miss the official and exclusive guide to the sequel of Microsoft's award-winning Zoo Tycoon--a smash-hit that became extremely popular with families. Turn here for step-by-step guidance on each phase of your zoo's creation, comprehensive statistics for every aspect of the game, and detailed strategies for keeping the 30+ animals happy and healthy. You'll also get an exclusive full-color pull-out poster. This practical handbook is certain to assist you in creating a zoo that attracts customers and becomes a profitable enterprise.

From the Back Cover

Building and ruling the best zoo in the world sure isn't easy—but this in-depth strategy guide gives you all the info you need to build and maintain the world's best zoo. Are you eager to win five-star fame for your zoo? Want to know how to lay out, build, and expand your zoo? Need advice on handling exotic animals and picky guests? It's all in here, along with full info on caring for the game's 30 animals, acquiring special zoo objects, and making your guests so happy they'll be throwing money at you. Written with full developer input, this guide covers every aspect of Zoo Tycoon 2 so that you can become the ultimate tycoon.

Inside info on how to keep 30 animals species and several kinds of guests ecstatic

Practical advice on zoo layout and exhibit design

Comprehensive walkthroughs for campaign scenarios with insider advice from the game's developers

Tips and tricks for winning photo challenge games

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Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (November 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782143571
• ISBN-13: 978-0782143577
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #255,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful guide for success, January 6, 2006

By	Jane Doe "Alyssa" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I have owned everyone of the Zootycoons and always had trouble with the challenging aspects of the game until I got this guide. It helps a lot with the planning of your zoo, the campign strategies and how to construct a good exhibit. It is very easy to understand and is very helpful if you are new to the zootycoon genre. I highly recommend it.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REQUIRED!!!, October 17, 2005

A Kid's Review

IF YOU HAVE ZOO TYCOON 2,YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GUIDE!!!!!it helps a lot.it tells you how to build a 5 star zoo,and it tells you what the animals and guests like(excluding downloads).MUST HAVE FOR ZT2 FANS!!!!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a helpful book, May 22, 2008

By	Tree Hugger "Barb" (Dearborn, MI USA) - See all my reviews

If you want to be truely successful with Zoo Tycoon 2, you should read this book. There were things I learned that worked WAY better than other things I tried myself. For example, who would have guessed that visitors find standing up in a gazebo more restful than sitting on a bench?!

I will say that I am slightly annoyed that some of the more basic information that is in this book is not available with the literature that comes with the game. But I guess it is one more way of funding the game creation process (in the way that paying a parking ticket is a way of funding the good things that your local municipality does!!).

But it really does help you make a zoo where the animals and the people are happy. :-)