Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

February 5, 2008 Blue Fang Games THQ
Simulator Strategy
NDS
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In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, the player edits and builds the zoo in a main mode resembling the original Zoo Tycoon. Zookeeper mode is more like Zoo Tycoon 2 graphics-wise and has five mini-games: petting, cleaning animal waste, feeding, washing, and healing animals.
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Release Date February 5, 2008
Developer Blue Fang Games
Publisher THQ
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Business, Kids