Underplayed Gems

Simulation Zoo (1996)

Simulation Zoo cover
Platforms
Sega Saturn, PlayStation

How it feels

A measured, businesslike management experience where you steadily balance budgets and exhibits to rebuild a struggling zoo across varied biome scenarios.

management simlow-keymethodicalreal-time pacingbusiness-focusedmodest scopeisometric viewneutral tone

About

Simulation Zoo is, as the name suggests, a business simulation game similar to the well-known Theme Park, in which the player operates and manages a zoo. The player is a new CEO brought in to turn around a failing zoo, maintaining and expanding facilities, balancing income and expenses, and acquiring new exhibits. The game is viewed from an isometric perspective and proceeds in real-time. There are eight different scenarios to choose from, each focusing on a different biome such as river valley, jungle, or desert.

Screenshots

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