Planet Zoo
Planet Zoo is a 2019 construction and management simulation game by Frontier Developments for Windows. It was released worldwide on 5 November 2019. The game is a spiritual successor to Zoo Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon 2, with gameplay similar to the studio's theme park game, Planet Coaster. A version for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, titled Planet Zoo: Console Edition, was announced on 30 January 2024 and set to be released on 26 March 2024.
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| Developer(s) | Frontier Developments |
| Publisher(s) | Frontier Developments |
| Director(s) | Piers Jackson |
| Producer(s) | Steve Wilkins |
| Designer(s) | James Taylor |
| Artist(s) | Marc Cox |
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| Release | 5 November 2019
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| Genre(s) | Construction and management |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
As with Planet Coaster, critics praised Planet Zoo's creation tools along with its realistic animal portrayals and emphasis on wildlife conservation. However, the game was also criticized for the complexity of its management and building mechanics, which were deemed to be overly challenging for some players. Planet Zoo has received several downloadable content packs adding more animals. The game sold over a million copies in six months.