Zoo Tycoon 2 DS DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
DeveloperBlue Fang Games
PublisherTHQ
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesZoo Tycoon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Blue Fang Games and published by THQ, Zoo Tycoon 2 DS arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a simulation game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Zoo Tycoon series; on the DS you can also try Zoo Tycoon DS. Blue Fang Games also made World of Zoo for the DS.

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 Zoo Tycoon 2 DS 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.

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS cheats & codes

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

Max Cash0203A518 05F50000
City Zoo94000130 FFFB0000 2203A51C 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Savannah94000130 FFFB0000 2203A51C 00000001 D2000000 00000000
Desert94000130 FFFB0000 2203A51C 00000002 D2000000 00000000
Alpine94000130 FFFB0000 2203A51C 00000003 D2000000 00000000
Tropical Rainforest94000130 FFFB0000 2203A51C 00000004 D2000000 00000000

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Zoo Tycoon 2 DS walkthroughs & guides

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Zoo Tycoon 2 DS FAQ

When did Zoo Tycoon 2 DS come out on the DS?

Zoo Tycoon 2 DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Zoo Tycoon 2 DS?

It was developed by Blue Fang Games and published by THQ.

How long does Zoo Tycoon 2 DS take to play?

As a simulation game, Zoo Tycoon 2 DS 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 Zoo Tycoon 2 DS 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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