Navigating Your Zoo
The controls of Planet Zoo have been built from the ground up to be accessible and intuitive – including on gamepads.
The best way to learn how to move around your zoo and navigate the various in-game menus is to complete the tutorial as part of Career Mode. This tutorial has been designed to equip you with all the tools you need to get started with Planet Zoo and will introduce you to Bernie Goodwin as you help complete renovations of the beloved zoo, Goodwin House.
Zoo Location
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:
Difficulty Settings
Once you select your chosen game mode, you’ll be presented with a few settings, including the difficulty.
Planet Zoo features three difficulty settings allowing you to control the challenge and alter how difficult the game is, choosing between easy, medium or hard.
These difficulty settings are available in all game modes and the difficulty is set before a new scenario or zoo is started. Don’t worry though, if you’re finding it too much of a challenge, the difficulty can also be changed mid-game through the settings menu.
Game Modes
In Planet Zoo you can create, manage, research and develop the zoo of your dreams across four different game modes.
Career Mode
Embark on a globe-trotting campaign mode and progress through a career in zoo management. If you’re new to Planet Zoo, we recommend starting with Career Mode to help you learn the basics.
Controls & Controller Maps
Planet Zoo: FAQs
What is Planet Zoo?
Planet Zoo is an award-winning zoo simulator, where players construct, customise, and manage the world’s wildest zoos populated by an incredible array of animals.
In Planet Zoo, budding zookeepers can test their skills across four engaging game modes: Career, Franchise, Challenge, and Sandbox. Deep management and simulation features allow players to focus on the bigger picture, or control the smallest details to ensure animals, staff, and guests can thrive, as they build the ultimate zoo from the ground up.
Planet Zoo: Console FAQs
What is Planet Zoo?
Planet Zoo is an award-winning zoo simulator, where players construct, customise, and manage the world’s wildest zoos populated by an incredible array of animals.
In Planet Zoo, budding zookeepers can test their skills across four engaging game modes: Career, Franchise, Challenge, and Sandbox. Deep management and simulation features allow players to focus on the bigger picture, or control the smallest details to ensure animals, staff, and guests can thrive, as they build the ultimate zoo from the ground up.
North America & Europe Bundle
Welcome thirteen amazing new animals to your zoo with the Planet Zoo: North America & Europe bundle! From the towering moose to, to the fire salamander, you can enthral your guests with a range of fascinating wildlife from around the world.