Building and ruling the best zoo in the world sure isn't easy--but this in-depth strategy guide gives you all the info you need to build and maintain the world's best zoo. Are you eager to win five-star fame for your zoo? Want to know how to lay out, build, and expand your zoo? Need advice on handling exotic animals and picky guests? It's all in here, along with full info on caring for the game's 30 animals, acquiring special zoo objects, and making your guests so happy they'll be throwing money at you. Written with full developer input, this guide covers every aspect of Zoo Tycoon 2 so that you can become the ultimate tycoon.
* Inside info on how to keep 30 animals species and several kinds of guests ecstatic
* Practical advice on zoo layout and exhibit design
* Comprehensive walkthroughs for campaign scenarios with insider advice from the game's developers
* Tips and tricks for winning photo challenge games

If you want to be truely successful with Zoo Tycoon 2, you should read this book. There were things I learned that worked WAY better than other things I tried myself. For example, who would have guessed that visitors find standing up in a gazebo more restful than sitting on a bench?!

I will say that I am slightly annoyed that some of the more basic information that is in this book is not available with the literature that comes with the game. But I guess it is one more way of funding the game creation process (in the way that paying a parking ticket is a way of funding the good things that your local municipality does!!).

But it really does help you make a zoo where the animals and the people are happy. :-)

My son loves the zoo tycoon games. The only problem is we do not know how to install it. It is not like other games you install. I put it in the disc drive and I see nothing!! Not sure where it is,we tried every possible folder. Would be a nice game if wwe knew how to install it.

I have owned everyone of the Zootycoons and always had trouble with the challenging aspects of the game until I got this guide. It helps a lot with the planning of your zoo, the campign strategies and how to construct a good exhibit. It is very easy to understand and is very helpful if you are new to the zootycoon genre. I highly recommend it.

IF YOU HAVE ZOO TYCOON 2,YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GUIDE!!!!!it helps a lot.it tells you how to build a 5 star zoo,and it tells you what the animals and guests like(excluding downloads).MUST HAVE FOR ZT2 FANS!!!!!!!!