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Zoo Tycoon 2 was the second installment in the Zoo Tycoon series, released November 9, 2004. The game would later be followed by four expansion packs, Endangered Species, African Adventure, Marine Mania, and Extinct Animals; one premium download, the Dino Danger Pack, and two compilations, Zookeeper Collection and Ultimate Collection. The game also received 11 bonus downloads, including five new animals.
The base game consists of 30 exhibit animals, while with all downloads and expansions, the total reaches 131 (20 in ES, 20 in AA, four in DDP, 20 in MM, 32 in EA not counting the four replaced from DDP, and five from bonus downloads).
On top of this, a modding community has existed from the year the game released, following a once-prolific modding community for the first game as well. As of 2026, while the community is not at its peak of activity, several active modding projects remain, forming two or more distinct segments of modding. One branch of modding, popularized by Aurora Designs' Radical Remake focuses on transforming the game in a more realistic and high-definition state. The other branch focuses on making content that matches the art and style of the base game in its original state and expanding the game's capabilities within that framework. Most early mods fall into this style, but its resurgence is largely centered around the modding team The Restorers and their Discord channel. In a similar vein, modder NanoLancensis has made a variety of mods that expand upon lacking areas of the base game as well as making two more vanilla-style remakes of the game, one being Folksy Facelift which radically changed many aspects of the game, and the second being Vanilla-Friendly Fixes which stayed closer to the base game's implementation while making numerous bugfixes and QOL improvements.
Content
Animals
Animals
| Animal | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  African Elephant |
 Savannah |
 4-star |
$20,000 |  Africa |
 Vulnerable |
 Status changed to Endangered in Endangered Species |
 American Beaver |
 Wetlands |
3-star |
$10,000 |  North America |
Vulnerable |
|
 Bengal Tiger |
 Tropical Rainforest |
 3.5-star |
$15,000 |  Southeast Asia |
Endangered |
|
 Black Rhinoceros |
Savannah |
3-star |
$10,000 |  East Africa |
 Critically Endangered |
|
 Cheetah |
Savannah |
2.5-star |
$7,500 | Africa |
Vulnerable |
|
 Chimpanzee |
Tropical Rainforest |
3.5-star |
$15,000 |  Central Africa |
Endangered |
|
  Common Peafowl |
 Temperate Forest |
0.5-star |
$1,250 | Southeast Asia |
 Lower Risk |
 Location changed to Asia in Endangered Species |
 Common Zebra |
Savannah |
1.5-star |
$3,000 | East Africa |
Lower Risk |
Breeds with Quagga in Extinct Animals |
 Dromedary Camel |
 Desert |
0.5-star |
$1,250 |  North Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Emperor Penguin |
 Tundra |
1-star |
$2,000 |  Antarctica |
Lower Risk |
|
 Gemsbok |
 Scrub |
1-star |
$2,000 |  Southern Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Giant Panda |
Temperate Forest |
5-star |
$50,000 |  China |
Endangered |
|
 Greater Flamingo |
Wetlands |
1-star |
$2,000 |  Central Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Grizzly Bear |
 Boreal Forest |
3.5-star |
$15,000 |  North America |
Endangered |
|
 Hippopotamus |
Wetlands |
2.5-star |
$7,500 | Central Africa |
Vulnerable |
|
  Ibex |
 Alpine |
1.5-star |
$3,000 |  European Alps |
Endangered |
Status changed to Vulnerable in Endangered Species |
 Jaguar |
Tropical Rainforest |
2-star |
$5,500 |  South America |
Near Threatened | Status changed to Lower Risk in Endangered Species |
  Lion |
Savannah |
2.5-star |
$7,500 | Africa |
Vulnerable |
|
  Moose |
Boreal Forest |
0.5-star |
$1,250 | North America |
Lower Risk |
  Icon changed in Endangered Species |
 Mountain Gorilla |
Tropical Rainforest |
4-star |
$20,000 | Central Africa |
Endangered |
|
 Nile Crocodile |
Wetlands |
1.5-star |
$3,000 | Central Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Okapi |
Tropical Rainforest |
2-star |
$5,500 | Central Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Ostrich |
Savannah |
2-star |
$5,500 | Africa |
Lower Risk |
|
 Polar Bear |
Tundra |
3-star |
$10,000 |  Arctic |
Lower Risk |
|
  Red Kangaroo |
Scrub |
2-star |
$3,000 |  Australia |
Lower Risk |
|
 Red Panda |
Temperate Forest |
4-star |
$20,000 | China |
Endangered |
|
 Reticulated Giraffe |
Savannah |
2.5-star |
$7,500 | East Africa |
Lower Risk |
Breeds with Masai Giraffe in African Adventure |
 Ring Tailed Lemur |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$10,000 |  Madagascar |
Vulnerable |
|
 Snow Leopard |
Alpine |
4-star |
$20,000 |  Asia |
Endangered |
|
  Thomson's Gazelle |
Savannah |
0.5-star |
$1,250 | East Africa |
Lower Risk |
Animal Enrichment
| Enrichment | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | $50 | ||
| Ball with Rattle | $380 | ||
| Beef Shank | $75 | ||
| Block of Ice | $320 | ||
| Block of Ice with a Banana | $500 | ||
| Block of Ice with a Carrot | $500 | ||
| Block of Ice with an Apple | $500 | ||
| Block of Ice with Beef Shank | $600 | ||
| Bone | $250 | ||
| Car Tire | $320 | ||
| Carrot | $50 | ||
| Cat Climber | $1,500 | ||
| Figs | $50 | ||
| Heated Rock | $1,000 | ||
| Large Ice Floe | $2,000 | ||
| Lookout Post | $1,300 | ||
| Medium Ice Floe | $1,500 | ||
| Monkey Bars | $1,500 | ||
| Painting Easel | $1,500 | ||
| Peanut Feeder | $1,300 | ||
| Pile of Branches | $200 | ||
| Pile of Leaves | $200 | ||
| Plastic Barrel | $125 | ||
| Post and Rope with Ice | $440 | ||
| Pursuit Ball | $320 | ||
| Rubber Toy | $320 | ||
| Scratching Post | $500 | ||
| Small Toy Ball | $250 |
Animal Food
| Food | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Carcass Container with Fish | $1,075 | ||
| Artificial Carcass Container with Meat | $1,075 | ||
| Bamboo | $300 | ||
| Bananas | $125 | ||
| Branches | $75 | ||
| Browse Holder with Branches | $875 | ||
| Browse Holder with Grass | $875 | ||
| Browse Holder with Hay | $900 | ||
| Fish | $150 | ||
| Elevated Food Dish with Branches | $738 | ||
| Elevated Food Dish with Grass | $738 | ||
| Elevated Food Dish with Hay | $750 | ||
| Elevated Food Dish with Lettuce | $763 | ||
| Elevated Food Dish with Water | $725 | ||
| Food Dish with Bamboo | $300 | ||
| Food Dish with Bananas | $213 | ||
| Food Dish with Branches | $188 | ||
| Food Dish with Fish | $225 | ||
| Food Dish with Grass | $188 | ||
| Food Dish with Hay | $200 | ||
| Food Dish with Lettuce | $213 | ||
| Food Dish with Meat | $225 | ||
| Food Dish with Shrimp | $238 | ||
| Food Dish with Water | $175 | ||
| Food Trough with Bamboo | $900 | ||
| Food Trough with Bananas | $550 | ||
| Food Trough with Branches | $450 | ||
| Food Trough with Grass | $450 | ||
| Food Trough with Hay | $500 | ||
| Food Trough with Lettuce | $550 | ||
| Food Trough with Water | $400 | ||
| Grass | $75 | ||
| Hay | $100 | ||
| Hollow Log with Apples | $500 | ||
| Hollow Log with Bananas | $500 | ||
| Hollow Log with Honey | $500 | ||
| Hollow Log with Insects | $500 | ||
| Hollow Log with Lettuce | $500 | ||
| Lettuce | $125 | ||
| Meat | $150 | ||
| Metal Food Trough with Fish | $650 | ||
| Metal Food Trough with Meat | $650 | ||
| Metal Food Trough with Shrimp | $700 | ||
| Metal Food Trough with Water | $450 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Apples | $500 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Bamboo | $750 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Bananas | $500 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Branches | $380 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Grass | $380 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Hay | $440 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Insects | $380 | ||
| Substrate Pile with Lettuce | $500 | ||
| Termite Mound with Bananas | $500 | ||
| Termite Mound with Honey | $500 | ||
| Termite Mound with Insects | $500 |
Animal Shelters
| Shelter | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubbing Den | $1,400 | ||
| Elevated Nest Box | $2,000 | ||
| Elephant House | $2,000 | ||
| Giraffe House | $2,000 | ||
| Hollow Tree Stump | $2,500 | ||
| Large Concrete Shelter | $1,200 | ||
| Large Rock Cave | $1,600 | ||
| Large Snow Cave | $1,600 | ||
| Large Stable | $1,000 | ||
| Large Wooden Shelter | $900 | ||
| Raised Sleeping Platform | $1,000 | ||
| Shade Structure | $200 | ||
| Sleeping Basket | $900 | ||
| Small Concrete Shelter | $500 | ||
| Small Rock Cave | $700 | ||
| Small Snow Cave | $900 | ||
| Small Stable | $400 | ||
| Small Wooden Shelter | $400 |
Construction
Buildings
| Building | Unlock | Price | Upkeep | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Photo Booth | $500 | $50 | ||
| ATM | $800 | $50 | ||
| Cheesecake Cart | $400 | $20 | ||
| Cheesecake Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Cheesecake Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Coffee Drink Stand | $600 | $25 | ||
| Coffee Drink Stand | $1,000 | $50 | ||
| Coffee Drink Stand | $1,000 | $50 | ||
| Compost Building | $1,000 | $50 | ||
| Cotton Candy Cart | $100 | $10 | ||
| Cotton Candy Cart | $200 | $20 | ||
| Cotton Candy Cart | $200 | $20 | ||
| Educator Podium | $400 | $25 | ||
| Family Restaurant | $500 | $100 | ||
| Family Restroom | $300 | $25 | ||
| Family Restroom | $300 | $25 | ||
| Family Restroom | $300 | $25 | ||
| Fancy Restaurant | $1,200 | $100 | ||
| Fruit Cup Cart | $400 | $20 | ||
| Fruit Cup Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Fruit Cup Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Gift Cart | $350 | $15 | ||
| Gift Shop | $800 | $50 | ||
| Hamburger Food Stand | $300 | $25 | ||
| Hamburger Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Hamburger Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Hot Dog Food Stand | $300 | $25 | ||
| Hot Dog Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Hot Dog Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Ice Cream Cart | $200 | $15 | ||
| Ice Cream Cart | $400 | $30 | ||
| Ice Cream Cart | $400 | $30 | ||
| Insect House | $1,200 | $100 | ||
| Popcorn Cart | $100 | $10 | ||
| Popcorn Cart | $200 | $20 | ||
| Popcorn Cart | $200 | $20 | ||
| Pretzel Cart | $150 | $15 | ||
| Pretzel Cart | $300 | $30 | ||
| Pretzel Cart | $300 | $30 | ||
| Reptile House | $1,200 | $100 | ||
| Restaurant | $500 | $100 | ||
| Salad Food Stand | $300 | $25 | ||
| Salad Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Salad Food Stand | $500 | $50 | ||
| Shetland Pony Ride | $1,400 | $100 | ||
| Shish Kebab Food Stand | $800 | $25 | ||
| Shish Kebab Food Stand | $1,300 | $50 | ||
| Shish Kebab Food Stand | $1,300 | $50 | ||
| Small Restroom | $100 | $25 | ||
| Small Restroom | $100 | $25 | ||
| Small Restroom | $100 | $25 | ||
| Soda Drink Stand | $200 | $25 | ||
| Soda Drink Stand | $400 | $50 | ||
| Soda Drink Stand | $400 | $50 | ||
| Staff Center | $500 | $50 | ||
| Sub Food Stand | $300 | $25 | ||
| Sub Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Sub Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Sushi Food Stand | $800 | $25 | ||
| Sushi Food Stand | $1,400 | $50 | ||
| Sushi Food Stand | $1,400 | $50 | ||
| Water Drink Stand | $200 | $25 | ||
| Water Drink Stand | $400 | $50 | ||
| Water Drink Stand | $400 | $50 |
Fences
| Fence | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Glass Fence | $225 | ||
| Brick Wall | $150 | ||
| Chain Link Fence | $75 | ||
| Concrete Fence | $150 | ||
| Hedge Fence | $75 | ||
| Iron Bar Fence | $130 | ||
| Jungle Fence | $110 | ||
| Low Brick Wall Fence | $110 | ||
| Low Chain Link Fence | $50 | ||
| Low Concrete Fence | $110 | ||
| Low Hedge Fence | $50 | ||
| Low Iron Bar Fence | $90 | ||
| Low Jungle Fence | $90 | ||
| Low Safari Fence | $75 | ||
| Low Stone Wall | $90 | ||
| Low Wooden Rail Fence | $75 | ||
| Low Wooden Slat Fence | $90 | ||
| Post and Rope Fence | $50 | ||
| Safari Fence | $100 | ||
| Staff Gate | $160 | ||
| Stone Wall | $110 | ||
| White Picket Fence | $75 | ||
| Wooden Rail Fence | $90 | ||
| Wooden Slat Fence | $110 | ||
| Wooden Slat Window Fence | $150 |
Paths
| Path | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Path | $10 | ||
| Brick Path | $10 | ||
| Concrete Path | $10 | ||
| Dirt Path | $10 | ||
| Jungle Path | $10 | ||
| Safari Path | $10 | ||
| Sand Path | $10 | ||
| Stone Path | $10 |
Scenery
| Scenery | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench | $125 | ||
| Binocular Stand | $300 | ||
| Donation Box | $200 | ||
| Elephant Fountain | $400 | ||
| Flower Arch | $300 | ||
| Flowerpost | $250 | ||
| Gazebo | $150 | ||
| Gilded Statue | $300 | ||
| Giraffe Slide | $300 | ||
| Globe Statue | $300 | ||
| Gorilla Climbing Bars | $300 | ||
| Hippo Bouncy Ride | $300 | ||
| Jungle Arch | $300 | ||
| Jungle Bench | $175 | ||
| Jungle Donation Box | $200 | ||
| Jungle Fountain | $560 | ||
| Jungle Lamp Post | $175 | ||
| Jungle Music Rock | $100 | ||
| Jungle Statue | $420 | ||
| Jungle Trash Can | $140 | ||
| Jungle Umbrella Table | $210 | ||
| Jungle Viewing Canopy | $280 | ||
| Kangaroo Bouncy Ride | $300 | ||
| Lamp Post | $125 | ||
| Lion Bouncy Ride | $300 | ||
| Lion Fountain | $400 | ||
| Marble Arch | $300 | ||
| Music Rock | $100 | ||
| Picnic Table | $150 | ||
| Polar Bear Statue | $300 | ||
| Recycling Bin | $150 | ||
| Rhino Bouncy Ride | $300 | ||
| Rhino Statue | $300 | ||
| Safari Arch | $420 | ||
| Safari Bench | $175 | ||
| Safari Donation Box | $200 | ||
| Safari Fountain | $560 | ||
| Safari Lamp Post | $175 | ||
| Safari Music Rock | $100 | ||
| Safari Statue | $420 | ||
| Safari Trash Can | $140 | ||
| Safari Umbrella Table | $210 | ||
| Safari Viewing Canopy | $280 | ||
| Steel Viewing Canopy | $200 | ||
| Stone Arch | $300 | ||
| Stone Viewing Canopy | $200 | ||
| Sundial Statue | $300 | ||
| Tiger Fountain | $400 | ||
| Trash Can | $100 | ||
| Umbrella Table | $150 | ||
| Viewing Canopy | $200 | ||
| Wooden Architectural | $300 | ||
| Wooden Viewing Canopy | $200 | ||
| Zoo Map | $250 |
Landscaping
Plants
| Plant | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 African Daisies |
Savannah |
0.5-star |
$10 | Africa |
|
 African Violets |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$10 | Africa |
|
 Arctic Moss |
Tundra |
1-star |
$10 | Arctic |
|
 Banana Leaf Plant |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$15 | Southeast Asia |
|
 Blackthorn Bush |
Savannah |
2-star |
$15 | Africa |
|
 Bluebush |
Scrub |
2-star |
$15 | Australia |
|
 Cattails |
Wetlands |
1-star |
$20 | Central Africa |
|
 Dandelions |
 Grassland |
0.5-star |
$15 |  North America |
|
 Desert Grass |
Desert |
0.5-star |
$15 | North Africa |
|
 Elephant Grass |
Savannah |
0.5-star |
$15 | Africa |
|
 Fountain Bamboo |
Temperate Forest |
4-star |
$30 | China |
|
 Fringed Polygala Flower |
Boreal Forest |
1-star |
$10 | North America |
|
 Gamba Grass |
Wetlands |
2-star |
$10 | Central Africa |
|
 June Grass |
Grassland |
1-star |
$15 | North America |
|
 Jungle Lilies Flower |
Tropical Rainforest |
4-star |
$10 | Southeast Asia |
|
 Large Blue Flowers |
Zoo Decorations |
2-star |
$10 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Orange Flowers |
Zoo Decorations |
3-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
|
 Larkspur |
Alpine |
1-star |
$10 | Asia |
|
 Lily of the Valley Flower |
Temperate Forest |
1-star |
$10 |  North America |
|
 Medium Purple Flowers |
Zoo Decorations |
1-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Yellow Flowers |
Zoo Decorations |
2-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
|
 Papyrus |
Wetlands |
3-star |
$20 | Central Africa |
|
 Protea Wildflowers |
Desert |
1-star |
$15 | North Africa |
|
 Reindeer Lichen |
Boreal Forest |
0.5-star |
$10 | North America |
|
 Sedge Grass |
Grassland |
1-star |
$15 | North America |
|
 Small Bed of Tulips |
Zoo Decorations |
1-star |
$5 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Flowers |
Zoo Decorations |
2-star |
$5 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Wetland Log |
Wetlands |
1-star |
$30 | Central Africa |
|
 Spinosa Bush |
Scrub |
1-star |
$10 | North Africa |
|
 Toadstools |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$10 | South America |
|
 Water Bamboo |
Temperate Forest |
4-star |
$30 | China |
|
 Water Lilies |
Wetlands |
2-star |
$10 | Central Africa |
|
 Wetland Log |
Wetlands |
3-star |
$50 | Central Africa |
|
 White Lilies |
Temperate Forest |
3-star |
$10 | North America |
Rocks
| Rock | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Large Alpine Rock |
Alpine |
4-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Boreal Forest Rock |
Boreal Forest |
3-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Desert Rock |
Desert |
2-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Grassland Rock |
Grassland |
1-star |
$50 | Worldwide |
|
 Large Rainforest Rock |
Tropical Rainforest |
4-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Savannah Rock |
Savannah |
3-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Scrub Rock |
Scrub |
3-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Temperate Rock |
Temperate Forest |
4-star |
$50 |  |
|
 Large Tundra Rock |
Tundra |
4-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Large Wetlands Rock |
Wetlands |
3-star |
$50 |  Worldwide |
|
 Medium Alpine Rock |
Alpine |
3-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Boreal Forest Rock |
Boreal Forest |
1-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Desert Rock |
Desert |
1-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Grassland Rock |
Grassland |
1-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Rainforest Rock |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Savannah Rock |
Savannah |
2-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Scrub Rock |
Scrub |
2-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Temperate Rock |
Temperate Forest |
3-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Tundra Rock |
Tundra |
2-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Medium Wetlands Rock |
Wetlands |
2-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Alpine Rock |
Alpine |
2-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Boreal Forest Rock |
Boreal Forest |
0.5-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Desert Rock |
Desert |
0.5-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Grassland Rock |
Grassland |
0.5-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Rainforest Rock |
Tropical Rainforest |
2-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Savannah Rock |
Savannah |
0.5-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Scrub Rock |
Scrub |
1-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Temperate Rock |
Temperate Forest |
1-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Tundra Rock |
Tundra |
1-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
|
 Small Wetlands Rock |
Wetlands |
1-star |
$20 | Worldwide |
Trees
| Tree | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Acacia Caffra Tree |
Savannah |
3-star |
$60 | Africa |
|
 Balsam Fir Tree |
Boreal Forest |
0.5-star |
$30 | North America |
|
 Banana Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Baobab Tree |
Savannah |
2-star |
$60 | Africa |
|
 Birch Tree |
Temperate Forest |
3-star |
$60 | North America |
|
 Black Spruce Tree |
Boreal Forest |
3-star |
$30 | North America |
|
 Camel Thorn Acacia Tree |
Desert |
0.5-star |
$60 | North Africa |
|
 Cypress Tree |
Wetlands |
2-star |
$40 | North America |
|
 Date Palm Tree |
Desert |
1-star |
$40 | North Africa |
|
 Elephant Ear Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
4-star |
$60 | South America |
|
 Foxtail Palm Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$40 | Southeast Asia |
|
 Himalayan Birch |
Alpine |
4-star |
$30 | Asia |
|
 Himalayan Pine Tree |
Alpine |
1-star |
$30 | Asia |
|
 Kapok Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
2-star |
$60 | South America |
|
 Kily Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$60 | Africa |
|
 Mangrove Tree |
Wetlands |
1-star |
$40 | Worldwide |
|
 Maple Tree |
Temperate Forest |
0.5-star |
$60 | North America |
|
 Orchid Tree |
Tropical Rainforest |
4-star |
$60 | Africa |
|
 Red Cedar Tree |
Boreal Forest |
2-star |
$40 | North America |
|
 Tamarack Tree |
Boreal Forest |
2-star |
$30 | North America |
|
 Tree Fern |
Tropical Rainforest |
0.5-star |
$40 | Southeast Asia |
|
 Trembling Aspen Tree |
Grassland |
0.5-star |
$40 | North America |
|
 Umbrella Acacia Tree |
Savannah |
0.5-star |
$60 | Africa |
|
 Weeping Myall |
Scrub |
1-star |
$40 | Australia |
|
 Yellow Cedar Tree |
Alpine |
3-star |
$30 | North America |
|
 Yellow Fever Acacia Tree |
Scrub |
3-star |
$60 | Southern Africa |
Bonus Download Content
Animals
Animals
| Animal | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  Addax |
Desert |
2-star |
$5,500 | North Africa |
Critically Endangered |
Downloadable from website rather than in-game as an "Extra", requires any expansion or Zoo Tycoon 2 patch |
  Asian Elephant |
Scrub |
3.5-star |
$15,000 |  Southeast Asia |
Endangered |
|
 Asiatic Black Bear |
Temperate Forest |
3.5-star |
$15,000 | Asia |
Vulnerable |
Downloadable as reward for completion of Photo Challenge in Zoo Tycoon 2 Mobile NOT included in Ultimate Collection compilation Zoopedia incorrectly claims 2-star unlock Never updated for best compatibility with expansion packs and no longer officially available Available on this site |
 Black Leopard |
Tropical Rainforest |
3-star |
$10,000 | Africa |
Lower Risk |
Part of Black Leopard & Stuffed Prey Dummy bonus download |
 Musk Ox |
Tundra |
0.5-star |
$1,500 | Arctic |
Lower Risk |
Part of Musk Ox & Tundra Theme Pack bonus download |
Animal Enrichment
| Enrichment | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Present (Apple) | $280 | ||
| Holiday Present (Beef) | $280 | ||
| Stuffed Prey Dummy | $440 |
Construction
Buildings
| Building | Unlock | Price | Upkeep | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Cane Cart | $400 | $10 | ||
| Cheesecake Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Coffee Drink Stand | $1,000 | $50 | ||
| Cotton Candy Cart | $100 | $20 | ||
| Family Restroom | $300 | $25 | ||
| Fruit Cup Cart | $800 | $40 | ||
| Hamburger Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Hot Dog Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Ice Cream Cart | $400 | $30 | ||
| Popcorn Cart | $200 | $20 | ||
| Pretzel Cart | $300 | $30 | ||
| Salad Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Shish Kebab Food Stand | $1,300 | $50 | ||
| Small Restroom | $100 | $25 | ||
| Soda Drink Stand | $400 | $50 | ||
| Sub Food Stand | $600 | $50 | ||
| Sushi Food Stand | $1,400 | $50 | ||
| Water Drink Stand | $400 | $50 |
Fences
| Fence | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Boreal Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Brick Window Fence | $200 | ||
| Cable Fence | $100 | ||
| Desert Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Grassland Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Jungle Window Fence | $150 | ||
| Low Holiday Fence | $75 | ||
| Low Tundra Fence | $75 | ||
| Savannah Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Scrub Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Stone Window Fence | $150 | ||
| Temperate Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Tropical Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Tundra Fence | $100 | ||
| Tundra Rail Fence | $100 | ||
| Tundra Window Fence | $125 | ||
| Wetlands Rail Fence | $100 |
Paths
| Path | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Path | $10 |
Scenery
| Scenery | Unlock | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking Fountain | $400 | ||
| Gorilla Statue | $300 | ||
| Reindeer Bouncy Ride | $300 | ||
| Small Fountain | $100 | ||
| Snowman Binocular Stand | $500 | ||
| Splash Fountain | $560 | ||
| Tiger Statue | $300 | ||
| Tortoise Trampoline | $300 | ||
| Tundra Arch | $300 | ||
| Tundra Bench | $175 | ||
| Tundra Donation Box | $200 | ||
| Tundra Fountain | $560 | ||
| Tundra Lamp Post | $175 | ||
| Tundra Music Rock | $100 | ||
| Tundra Statue | $420 | ||
| Tundra Trash Can | $140 | ||
| Tundra Umbrella Table | $210 | ||
| Tundra Viewing Canopy | $280 |
Foliage
Plants
| Plant | Biome | Unlock | Price | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Diamond Leaf Willow |
Tundra |
0.5-star |
$10 | Arctic |
Part of Musk Ox & Tundra Theme Pack bonus download |
 Hexagonal Flowerbed |
Zoo Decorations |
3-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
Part of Spring Beautification Pack bonus download |
 Moon-shaped Flowerbed |
Zoo Decorations |
2-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
Part of Spring Beautification Pack bonus download |
 Round Flowerbed |
Zoo Decorations |
1-star |
$5 | Worldwide |
Part of Spring Beautification Pack bonus download |
 Sun-shaped Flowerbed |
Zoo Decorations |
2-star |
$10 | Worldwide |
Part of Spring Beautification Pack bonus download |
Expansions and Additions
Expansion Packs and Premium Downloads
| Expansion | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Endangered Species | October 18, 2005 | |
| African Adventure | May 16, 2006 | |
| Dino Danger Pack | July 27, 2006 | Superseded by Extinct Animals |
| Marine Mania | October 17, 2006 | |
| Extinct Animals | October 16, 2007 | Supersedes Dino Danger Pack |
Compilations
| Compilation | Release Date | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zookeeper Collection | October 1, 2006 | Zoo Tycoon 2 Endangered Species African Adventure Biome update later included in Marine Mania Asian Elephant Black Leopard & Stuffed Prey Dummy Challenge Pack 1 Guest Fun Pack Holiday Pack Musk Ox & Tundra Theme Pack Scenery Pack Spring Beautification Pack Updates for Dino Danger (deactivated unless Dino Danger Pack also installed) |
Dino Danger Pack Marine Mania Extinct Animals Addax Asiatic Black Bear |
| Ultimate Collection | September 30, 2008 | Zoo Tycoon 2 Endangered Species African Adventure Dino Danger Pack (superseded by Extinct Animals versions) Marine Mania Extinct Animals Addax Asian Elephant Black Leopard & Stuffed Prey Dummy Challenge Pack 1 Guest Fun Pack Holiday Pack Musk Ox & Tundra Theme Pack Scenery Pack Spring Beautification Pack Updates for Dino Danger |
Asiatic Black Bear |
Downloadable Content
| Download | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Leopard & Stuffed Prey Dummy | November 2004 | |
| Asiatic Black Bear | December 16, 2004 | Was available as a reward for completion of Photo Challenge in Zoo Tycoon 2 Mobile |
| Musk Ox & Tundra Theme Pack | January 2005 | |
| Challenge Pack 1 | February 2005 | |
| Scenery Pack | April 2005 | |
| Asian Elephant | May 2005 | |
| Spring Beautification Pack | June 2005 | |
| Guest Fun Pack | August 2005 | |
| Holiday Pack | December 2005 | |
| Addax | June 2006 | Available as an Extra on Zoo Tycoon website, requires any expansion or Zoo Tycoon 2 Patch |
| Updates for Dino Danger | By October 1, 2006 |
User-Made Content
Naturally, this list is extremely far from complete, but these are among the mods that are being covered here.
| Download | Author | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Nights | Artifex | October 1, 2007 | User-made expansion pack, the first of its kind and releasing even before Extinct Animals |
| Island Excursions | Artifex | Beginning in 2008 | User-made expansion pack, final three animals were finished and released separately by Tamara Henson |
| Paranoia! | Z-Studio | Beginning October 31, 2009 | User-made expansion pack, has both vanilla and Radical Remake-style components |
| European Expeditions | Hendrix | December 25, 2009 | User-made expansion pack in vanilla style, Radical Remake-style released July 19, 2012 |
| ZTABC Packs | ZTABC Team | Beginning September 2, 2012 | User-made expansion packs closer to Radical Remake style |
| Radical Remake | Aurora Designs | July 1, 2010-April 9, 2020 | Remake/overhaul of base game and expansion packs, never finished |
| Complete Collection | Aurora Designs | May 13, 2017 | User-made expansion pack for Radical Remake |
| Forgotten Animals | The Restorers | Beginning September 24, 2019 | User-made expansion pack, in progress, reintroducing Zoo Tycoon content not included in the sequel |
| Extinct Animals Remakes | Lgcfm, Tyranachu, Ulquiorra | October 30, 2019-October 1, 2025 | Remake/overhaul of Extinct Animals, except those covered by Radical Remake |
| Shoehorned Dillo Remakes | Strigops | January 1, 2022-October 8, 2023 | Remake/overhaul of all extant species not covered by Radical Remake |
| Folksy Facelift | NanoLancensis | Original December 18, 2022 | Remake/overhaul of base game and expansion packs |
| Vanilla-Friendly Fixes | NanoLancensis | May 25, 2025 | Remake/overhaul of base game and expansion packs |
| Extra Extincts | Lgcfm, Tyranachy, Ulquiorra | April 24, 2026 | Booster pack for Extinct Animals Remakes |
