Along with difficulty, when selecting Franchise, Challenge or Sandbox modes, the location of your zoo is also chosen when a zoo is first opened. In Career mode, the location of the zoo is set by the narrative.
A zoo's location is defined by the continent and biome it is set in, with the location presenting different modifications to the gameplay.
The choice of continent and biome will impact the following:
- The weather and temperature experienced in your zoo.
- The immediate suitability of the environment for animals.
- The probability of animals appearing on the market.
Continents
- Europe
- North America
- South and Central America
- Asia
- Africa
- Oceania
- Antarctica
Biomes
- Tundra – cold polar and mountainous regions.
- Taiga – a cool biome defined by its coniferous trees.
- Temperate – varied temperature and mixed tree types.
- Grassland – warm vast open areas of grass.
- Tropical – warm and often humid these biomes include rainforests.
- Desert – hot and arid.
- Aquatic – used for animal suitability but is not selectable as a zoo location.
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