Reviewed by Dusan Katilovic, [57/100]. "The best things in the game are the unforeseen mishaps, like monkeys breaking loose, or scared visitors running away from a raging lion, which is still far from enough to leave a too good overall impression."

Reviewed by Christopher Allen, [3/5]. "Those who don't mind the leisurely pace will find hours of decorating enjoyment."

Reviewed by Westlake, [78%]. "It's family friendly (pretty much the only way animals escape is if you let them), it's fun to watch, and it's even educational."

By Andrew Seyoon Park, [7.1/10]. "It's true that Zoo Tycoon doesn't offer the same kind of enjoyment that RollerCoaster Tycoon does."

By Scott Osborne, [67/100]. "... Has its amusing moments, but the game lacks spirit and can feel more like a boring chore than a game."

Reviewed by Shawna Walls, [Fans Only]. "The game is certainly worth a look."

By: The Badger, [8/10]. "While I would say this game is close to a 10 for the niche it was created for, long-time simmers will probably spend a lot of time comparing it to more intense sim titles."

Reviewed by Dan Adams, [6.9/10]. "Unless you really have a thing for crappy zoos, you probably won't get too much out of this, although if you do, there'll be plenty of downloadable extras after the game's release."

By: Bob Mandel, [2/5]. "While short stints playing this release can indeed be enjoyable, for the long run you would do better looking for your fun with lions and tigers and bears in the real rather than the virtual world."

[7.5/10]. "Zoo Tycoon will be instantly familiar if youve played any type of sim game before, but the zoo theme is a lot of fun."