Planet Zoo

Build and manage your own zoo simulation game where you design habitats, care for diverse animal species, and run a thriving business—all with the depth and creative freedom that made RollerCoaster Tycoon a classic.

Construct your dream zoo from the ground up. Choose from a wide range of animal species including lions, elephants, chimpanzees, zebras, and many more, each with realistic AI behavior. Your animals need proper habitats tailored to their needs—whether swamp environments for alligators or snowy terrain for wolves. Every species has unique requirements, and meeting them keeps your animals healthy and your visitors engaged. The habitat customization system gives you complete creative control to design stunning and functional enclosures.

Balancing animal welfare with business management is the heart of the experience. Visitors flock to your zoo to see the animals, so you'll need to make strategic decisions: hire security guards to prevent vandalism, maintain facilities, set admission prices, and design paths that guide guests through your park. This blend of business simulator and virtual pet gameplay creates a rich, multifaceted challenge that rewards both careful planning and creative vision. Success demands time and dedication, but the payoff is a thriving zoo that reflects your personal style.

Expand your zoo with the Arid Animals DLC, which introduces eight new species perfectly adapted to desert environments: the African crested porcupine, black rhino, dromedary camel, striped-legged Somali wild ass, sand cat, addax, gazelle, and desert horned viper. This expansion also brings a new campaign to tackle, plus exciting features available to all players through a free update.

Customize your park experience with new tools and creative options. Personalize staff uniforms with unlimited color combinations to build team identity. Use the Scenic Camera mode to capture breathtaking views of your completed zoo. The Cinematic Route Editor lets you enter digital animation mode, adding precise keyframes to create cinematic tours through any area of your park—perfect for sharing your creations.

Whether you're a simulation game enthusiast, animal lover, or creative builder, Planet Zoo offers hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay. Construct, manage, and showcase your vision of the perfect zoological garden.