Zoo Tycoon 2

Zoo Tycoon 2 takes the zoo-management formula of its predecessor and gives it a full 3D makeover. Developed by Blue Fang Games and published by Microsoft, it puts you in charge of building the animal park of your dreams, from designing habitats and choosing species to hiring staff and keeping visitors happy. The sequel introduces several new ways to interact with your creation: you can walk around as a visitor, step into the shoes of a zookeeper or take photographs of your favourite animals. With dozens of species, creative building tools and Campaign, Challenge and Sandbox modes, there's plenty to keep aspiring zoo directors busy. Just remember that feeding the lions is considerably more expensive than feeding the guests.