![]() ![]() Animals report to us immediately in the form of increases and decreases in their welfare, but detailed updates from 'keeper' reports are much slower. The most time-consuming part is the preparation of the enclosures. ![]() This is, of course, because most accredited zoos are funded by public and private grants, donations, trusts and taxes, not by the sale of stuffed animals or elephant rides. While the animal habitat may be much more natural and lush than that of a typical zoo, the décor of a large theme park goes beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate in a typical zoo. Since the zoo's operation is funded primarily by ticket revenue and concession sales, the latter may be more important. The goal of 'Zoo Tycoon' is twofold: to create an enclosure that satisfies the animals and to offer services that satisfy visitors. The result is a fun, if somewhat complicated, experience. It also adds thinly disguised educational value to the game, with commentary on dozens of animal species and a system for matching animals with suitable environments. Zoo Tycoon takes the classic gameplay of 'city-building' strategy games and moves it into the design and operation of a private zoo. ![]()
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