October 8, 2002

Explore the Zoo Tycoon guide updated on October 8, 2002. This comprehensive walkthrough covers animal exhibits, management, and construction details for PC.

This guide section is based on information updated around October 8, 2002, for Zoo Tycoon on PC. It details various aspects of game construction and management.

Construction:

1. Fencing: Various fence types are available, including Iron Bar Fence ($180), Woodslat Window ($110), Concrete Chain Fence ($150), Chain Link Fence ($70), Concrete Fence ($200), and Plexiglass Fence ($150).
2. Paths: (Details not provided in this excerpt)
3. Foliage: (Details not provided in this excerpt)
4. Rocks: (Details not provided in this excerpt)
5. Terrain: Specific terrain types and their applications are discussed.
6. Terrain Height: Adjusting terrain height is a feature.

Buildings:

• Animal Houses: Such as Birds of the Tropical Rainforest, Birds of Africa, Raptors of the World, Reptiles of the Rainforest, Deadly Snakes of the World, Primates of the World, Primates of Southeast Asia, Lemurs of Madagascar, Scorpions of Africa, and Venomous Spiders. Each house attracts a certain number of adults and children.
• Shops/Stalls: Including Snack Machine ($50), Drink Machine ($50), Gift Stand ($125), Ice Cream Stand ($125), Hot Dog Stand ($175), Drink Stand ($250), Gift Shop ($600), Burger Stand ($250), Pizza Stand ($325), and Restaurant ($2,200). These generate income by selling various items.
• Other Buildings: Restroom ($120), Family Restroom ($250), Petting Zoo ($700), Elephant Ride ($1,200), Animal Theater ($1,300), Japanese Garden ($1,900), Compost Building ($1,500), Carousel ($800), and Pony Ride ($700).

Exhibit Building Example (Lion):

1. Animal: Lion (Cost: $700).
2. Fencing: Recommended Chain-Link Fencing ($70) or Iron Bar Fencing ($180).
3. Exhibit Size: Minimum 8x8 (64 squares) recommended, costing $2,240.
4. Animals: Two lions (one male, one female) are suggested due to their preference for small groups.
5. Terrain: Approximately 80% savannah grass, 13% dirt, 4% sand, and 3% freshwater. For a 64-square exhibit, this translates to roughly 51 squares of savannah grass, 8 squares of dirt, 2 squares of sand, and 3 squares of freshwater.
6. Decorations: Add trees, rocks, and potentially a toy.
7. Estimated Cost: Fence ($2,240), Animals ($1,400), Terrain ($3,570 for savannah, $160 for dirt, $60 for sand, $90 for freshwater), Decorations ($1,000 approx.). Total approximately $8,520.

Version History:

• Version 1.0 (20% complete): Updated May 13, 2002. Included Sections 1, 2, 10, & 11 (60KB).
• Version 1.1 (30% complete): Updated June 10, 2002. Updated Animals section and started the next section.