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Zoo Vet
(2005, Computer Software - Simulation, Rated E, Play it on: Mac/Windows)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Kids heal animals in a virtual zoo.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Zoo Vet was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that this is an excellent veterinarian simulation, but it's not appropriate for kids who are squeamish about blood and animal stools.
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- Families can talk about caring for animals. What does it take to be a responsible animal owner/caretaker? Does the fact that the animals in this game (and in real life!) can't talk make it harder to figure out what's wrong?
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What’s the Story?
ZOO VET from Legacy Interactive is a compelling computer simulation that teaches about healing sick zoo animals. Players become veterinarians at a zoo. Using more than 30 realistic medical tools, kids examine 25 species in 30 hands-on scenarios. In one, they will heal an otter that is spitting out food, and in another, they'll discover why a polar bear has become lethargic.
In a short video sequence, the concerned zookeeper briefs the player; the program offers hints and suggestions of how to examine and then treat each ailment, with more direction being offered on the easiest of three levels of difficulty. For example, faced with a rhino that has loose stools, the player will be directed to use the magnifying glass to look at the stool and then use a stool sample kit. When worms are discovered in the stool, the player learns to medicate the rhino's feed. The zoo's head veterinarian mentors the player and critiques each case.
CloseIs It Any Good?
Kids who are squeamish about blood might not like the few scenarios that involve using a scalpel to cut skin. While the blood doesn't ooze, the inside of the cut looks realistic. This easy-to-play simulation provides a hands-on way of teaching children about zoo animal illnesses and how to make sick animals well.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 04/01/2005, price $20, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love it
It is a really fun game.I love animals.And I really want to try it for free.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Zoo Vet is a good game for aspiring vets
A pretty appropriate game for kids. Zoo Vet does have a little blood, and the surgery sort of scared my brother. Other than That Zoo Vet is a good game for aspiring vets!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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