Very fun, great for kids and adults alike. There is a bit of violence-panthers and other big cats sometimes kill each other but it's far from graphic.
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Zoo Tycoon 2
(2004, Computer Software - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Windows)
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An outstanding zoo simulation game!
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for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Zoo Tycoon 2 was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this simulation teaches about zoo animals, habitats, and how to run a business. If you own the original Zoo Tycoon, this sequel is different enough that your child will enjoy exploring this one as well.
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What’s the Story?
The challenge of ZOO TYCOON 2 is to build cool zoos that can sustain themselves as a business. As with all simulations, there is a learning curve before kids can jump in to start building and running their zoos. But with this simulation, the learning curve is terraced by three hands-on tutorials that teach children how to control the game, how to construct the zoo, and how to obtain important information about the zoo so that they can make it better. Thirty animals are available and each requires a specific habitat to be built; kids will find 10 biomes and hundreds of objects available including exhibit materials (plants, trees, foliage, rocks, ground cover, and animal-appropriate toys), themed buildings, guest attractions, and landscaping items.
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Is It Any Good?
This excellent sequel to Zoo Tycoon boasts new 3-D graphics and friendlier tools to help build the perfect habitats for animals. Not only do kids get to design and build their own dream zoos, but now they can walk around in them in a first person perspective. Kids can even take on the role of the zookeeper to feed, water, and groom the animals. Players can show off their zoos by taking "photos" of what's happening and then share the photos with friends and families.
Zoo Tycoon 2 is an exciting way to learn about animals and the business of running a zoo. It's a software title that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages as well as adults.
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Released on 12/06/2004, price $39.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
Fun
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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i think it is the best i love it soooooooo much
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
great game
people, including kids, can be dropped in cages of lions, tigers, bears, elephants and rhinos and can be killed, then eaten.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
As I said before in another review I don't play games much, but Zoo Tycoon 1 impressed me and lead me to this game. To be honest, I liked Zoo Tycoon 1 more. Maybe it is 'cause I like water animals ....but I really didn't want it to cut off the Marine Part. Well over-all I do not think it is that bad, but I still think Zoo Tycoon 1 was better.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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