Frontier’s Planet Zoo is a zoo construction and management simulation game and is considered the spiritual successor of the Zoo Tycoon franchise. It uses the same game engine as Planet Coaster, meaning much of the building and management elements work in the same way.

Planet Zoo focuses heavily on realism and includes incredibly detailed animal portrayals as well as a huge amount of conservation awareness that’s carefully wrapped into the gameplay. The building and management tools are also in-depth and as such the game has a steep learning curve. This is where our guides can help.

We’ve split our information up into different sections to help players access the information they need. From beginner’s guides to more in-depth information, these Planet Zoo articles will help you build and run your perfect zoo.

Getting Started In Planet Zoo

The game can feel overwhelming but these guides will help you get started on your zookeeping journey. They cover all the basics including animal care, building, and management.

  • Planet Zoo: A Beginners Guide To Habitats, Exhibits And Animal Care

  • Planet Zoo: Building Tips For Beginners

This guide covers how to place or edit existing buildings and shells, adding shops and facilities. There’s also a step by step guide to creating your own simple custom designs.

  • Planet Zoo For Beginners: Top 10 Things To Pay Most Attention To

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to zoo management. This guide lets you know the things you need to pay attention to that are easy to miss including aspects of building, planning, and management.

  • Planet Zoo: 10 Tips For Any New Player

  • Planet Zoo: A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Zoo From Scratch

  • Planet Zoo: 5 Most Popular Animal Attractions (& 5 Least Popular)

Placing popular animals will draw in the crowds. This quick guide to the most and least appealing base game animals can help you work out which exhibits will draw in the crowds.

Advanced Tips

Once you’ve got the basics down it’s time to expand your knowledge and your profits. These guides will help you earn more money, find out more about the animals in your zoo, and offer tips and tricks for completing specific tasks.

  • Planet Zoo Aquatic: Guide To Creating The Perfect Penguin Enclosure

  • Planet Zoo: Maintaining Animal Welfare While Maximizing Profit

  • Planet Zoo Australia: 10 Tips For Timed Scenarios

Timed scenarios can feel a little overwhelming but there are things you can do to help hit those goals in record time. These top tips will tell you what to look for and advise you on how to approach timed scenarios.

  • Planet Zoo: 10 Tips For Breeding Perfect Animals

Anyone can breed animals but doing it well requires more than just putting a male and female in the same habitat. These tips will help you maximize your offspring’s genetics and their value.

  • Planet Zoo: 10 Pro Tips Every Player Should Know

These pro tips will help you keep your zoo in the black and help take things to the next level.

Reviews And Overviews

Planet Zoo can feel overwhelming but if you can master the learning curve the rewards are huge. The game is one of the most in-depth management simulators around and truly offers a more immersive experience than any other zoo simulation game.

If you want to know more about the game itself or any of the expansions you can check out our reviews and overviews.

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