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Let's Build A Zoo

Springloaded's Let's Build a Zoo is a sandbox simulation game all about creating and running a zoo. Construct attractions, buy all sorts of animals, and experiment with DNA splicing.

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Simulation
Released
November 5, 2021
ESRB
E10+ for Everyone 10+ due to Alcohol Reference, Mild Violence, Mild Blood, and Comic Mischief
Developer(s)
Springloaded
Publisher(s)
No More Robots
Engine
Microsoft XNA

It's time to build a zoo! Let out your wild side, and create your own animal empire with this cute, expansive management sim. Import and breed rare creatures, hire the right staff, keep your visitors happy, and deal with plenty of weird and wonderful events. Then try your hand at DNA Splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal, ranging from the majestic Giraffephant to the peaceful PandOwl!

Build your own zoo with over 500 different animals at your disposal, then splice together over 300,000 different animal combinations
Keep your animals and your visitors happy, with hundreds of buildings, foliage, path and enclosure decorations
Hire the perfect employees to deal with a variety of life events
Control everything that happens in your park, from what your animals eat to what eats your animals...
Decide whether you want to run your Zoo above board... or break the law and pocket the extra cash
 

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