Animal Paradise DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Animal Paradise

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreSimulation
DeveloperEmpire Interactive
PublisherEmpire Interactive
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, Animal Paradise is a simulation game developed by Empire Interactive.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 89 DS simulation games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Animal Paradise is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Animal Paradise gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Animal Paradise cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

All PetsD5000000 00000002 C0000000 00000011 D8000000 00287CCD D2000000 00000000
Picture GalleryD5000000 00000202 C0000000 000000A1 D7000000 02087F14 D2000000 00000000
Mini GameD5000000 00000001 C0000000 00000009 D8000000 02087CE9 D2000000 00000000
Pets Happiness/Feeling MaxC0000000 00000011 12087E1A 000003E8 DC000000 00000006 D2000000 00000000

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Animal Paradise walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Animal Paradise FAQ

When did Animal Paradise come out on the DS?

Animal Paradise was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Animal Paradise?

It was developed by Empire Interactive.

How long does Animal Paradise take to play?

As a simulation game, Animal Paradise typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Animal Paradise on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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