The mode allows you to set certain parameters for yourself in the way of finance, or you can just choose to play it with an unlimited stream of cash and create a dream zoo park containing every animal imaginable. Sandbox mode meanwhile lets you create your zoo as you please. The scenarios sometimes struggle to supply depth, but generally give a good idea of how to manage a park step by step before trying out sandbox mode. These can be simple things such as attracting a certain number of visitors, or more complex scenarios such as maintaining a certain amount of cash flow, or revitalising a Zoo that is losing sales. In scenario mode you need to follow the objectives given to you by park managers. Zoo Tycoon 2 supplies the options of either scenario mode or sandbox mode. It can therefore be both a fun and educational experience. The cutesy style of the game means that is more suited to adults playing together with their kids, but Zoo Tycoon 2 also comes with a fairly robust encyclopaedia of all the animals supplied by Microsoft’s Encarta.
The Zoo Tycoon game lets you manage and control your own zoo building up enclosures, parks and activities for visitors before adding in fascinating animals that you need to take care of.
