Planet Zoo Guide: Strategies for perfect zoo management


In this Planet Zoo strategy guide, you'll learn:

  • How to improve the reputation of your zoo
  • How to keep an eye on your finances
  • Why research plays an important role

Already in games like Jurassic World Evolution (), you needed a good strategy to succeed quickly. In Planet Zoo, however, Frontier Developments has stepped up again and made the management system much more comprehensive. In addition to good pricing and research, you should also always keep an eye on your visitors. If you do this thoughtfully, it can have an effect on the entire course of the game. If you want to do something good for your animals, you can read useful info in our guide to the best animal combinations in Planet Zoo.

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Planet Zoo: Keeping an eye on the zoo's reputation

The zoo's reputation determines how many guests come to the zoo and how satisfied they leave. Of course, you can influence the rating at any time and make it rise by simple tricks. Among other things, the number, variety and well-being of the animals are important. But you can also improve the conservation of species. You should regularly release animals into the wild, attach great importance to recycling and have a green thumb. A large catering offer also ensures satisfied guests.

The better your reputation in the zoo, the higher the satisfaction of the guests.

Since visitors to your zoo want to learn about the animals, the educational offerings should be expanded. The more research you do, the higher the level of education visitors will have when they leave the zoo.

Zoo pricing and loans

Good management also requires good revenue. The more animals that move into the enclosures, the higher the costs for food & co. To cover these costs, you should regularly raise prices. This includes among other things:

  • Admission prices
  • Withdrawal fees at ATMs
  • Costs for the use of the toilet

If you need a cash injection, you can take out a loan at Planet Zoo. In this case, you will pay back a fixed amount each year or pay it off in full at a later date. Note, however, that interest will be charged on top of the loan. Our Planet Zoo guide to earning quick money will give you more important tips if you are in financial trouble.

Marketing campaigns for perfect zoo management

Marketing campaigns help to increase the reputation of the zoo. About 15 of the zoo's reputation is based on these campaigns. If you have some money left over, invest it there. There are three campaigns for you to choose from. The more money you invest, the higher the benefit of the campaign. If it is successful, the number of visitors to the zoo will increase significantly.

Planet Zoo: Research for more choice

In Planet Zoo, veterinarians can research any animal. For this, in addition to a research center, access to the enclosure is required. Again, it should be noted that only one veterinarian can research a specific topic at a time.

Items and properties that can be unlocked during research:

Improved foodNew toys
New food itemsIncreased level of education
"Curiosities" in Zoopedia

The more you research diseases, the better you can treat your animals in the zoo.

Even if some items have been unlocked by a researched animal species, they are available to the entire zoo. Moreover, the veterinarian can additionally research diseases and thus guarantee a faster treatment of sick animals.

In the technology research, only a functioning workshop is needed. This will give you new information about facilities as well as resources.

Rewards that can be unlocked through the technology research:

Improved facilitiesNew stores and markets
Scenery designsBuilding plans for sceneries
New transportation shopsRetreats and climbing facilities
New barrier types

Vandalism and theft in the zoo

If visitors are unhappy, they may go on the rampage and destroy facilities. The following park facilities may be affected by vandalism:

RestroomsTrash cans
BenchesATMs
Power supply systemsWater treatment systems
SignsLoudspeakers

If you do not keep your animals in a species-appropriate manner, your zoo visitors will go on strike.

If objects and equipment are damaged, visitors will be unhappy in the long run. Therefore, don't let vandalism happen in the first place by following our tips on zoo reputation.

Pickpockets also cause discomfort at the zoo. By having a security guard on staff and security cameras, you'll minimize the number of crimes.

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