Planet Zoo is a funfilled zoo game that combines creativity with a love for animal conservation. There are so many facets to the game that new players might have missed some of the hidden details. They are scattered throughout the gameplay and add a new dimension to virtual zookeeping.
We have compiled a list of these details that players might have missed when playing the game. They help players better understand how to care for their zoos, construct cooler buildings, and foreshadow what's to come. Keep reading to learn about 10 hidden details most players don't know about!
10 10. Arctic Animals Will Be In Our Future
If you thought that winter would bring an arctic DLC pack, then you were right because it was already hinted in career mode. When you play the scenario called Go To Crater Lengths, Bernies tells you that he is busy caring for an arctic zoo and someday it will be your responsibility.
We doubt they put it in there for fun with Christmas and winter months right around the corner, and we can't wait to see what animals are included. There is even a biome that is labeled as Antarctica, which only gives us more hope for the future.
9 9. Natural Snow Fall Was Placed Beautifully
One might expect the snow to fall and turn the sidewalks white, as well as a few rooftops. The developers went all out on this game as snow covers everything like benches, foliage, and so much more.
It is the little things that bring this game to life and this is just one example of that attention to detail. We also love the flurries that fly across the screen in certain habitats, as it brings out the detailing of the animals and places them in their natural habitat.
8 8. Animals Obtain Scars
There are several species in your zoo you can adopt that will fight for alpha status, or fight because of overcrowding issues. This will leave them with scars that will never go away and it makes the animal undeniably unique.
It is even possible to adopt animals from the Trade Center that already have scars on them due to their past life in another zoo. It is a detail many players miss at first, but something that adds another dimension to the realism of the game.
7 7. Workers Can Be Viewed In Staff Buildings
It is possible to enter staff buildings with your workers and watch as they perform their daily duties or take breaks. This means that when an animal is taken to the veterinary surgery building, you can watch as the vet runs tests to treat it.
If you enter a staff room, you can see your workers relaxing as they regain their energy to keep working. A keeper room will allow you to watch them making batches of food for your animals, and it is a small detail that does wonders for players.
6 6. Guests Can Request A Refund
If a guest is thoroughly unhappy with a zoo, they can request a refund. This could be anything from a lack of shops to fulfill their needs, not enough animal diversity or education, or an escaped animal. They can add up over time, but the best way to minimize these is to ensure your guest's happiness is your top priority.
The map that shows their needs will help you identify your problem areas. It is a hidden detail that many people lose immense amounts of money on and understanding where they come from is the first step to a better zoo.
5 5. Several Factors Influence An Animal's Stress Levels
A hidden detail is that animal stress levels are influenced by a variety of factors, rather than one simple fix. You can minimize the number of viewing areas, place one-way glass, use Do Not Disturb signs, and place ambiance speakers.
They all mitigate the effects the guests have on the animals, and most times your shy animals will require a combination of these tools to prevent their welfare from plummetting. It is probably one of the biggest questions in the game and a detail that takes some time to figure out.
4 4. Security Takes The Stolen Money From Pickpockets
Pickpockets can become a problem if you don't hire enough security or have enough cameras monitoring different areas of your zoo. People will complain as their pockets full of cash become empty due to some petty criminals who only visited your zoo to steal from others.
A hidden detail is that when security stops these people they take all of the money they stole from other guests and throws them out. It is unclear where this money goes, but we assume it is handed back to the guest from whom it was stolen.
3 3. There Is A Free Zoopedia App
There is a Planet Zoo player who took it upon themselves to recreate the Zoopedia into an app for both iOS and Android. This is not endorsed by Frontier so most players don't know about it, but it makes it easier so you don't have to constantly flip back and forth between the Zoopedia and building.
It is under the same name in your app store and it has all of the habitat animals with the basic information you need to create their habitat to their liking. It is hard to believe that the developers had not already created something like this, and it will make your life that much easier when playing the game.
2 2. Guests Will Feed Habitat Animals
This is mainly an issue within the habitats guests can walk through, as they are prone to throwing snacks into habitats for the animals. This is something a lot of players don't realize is happening, and it can cause your animals to become sick due to these outside meals.
It can be fixed by placing signs that say not to feed the animals as the guests will then understand this is wrong of them to do. This hidden detail can make or break some habitats as they struggle to understand what is wrong with the cleanliness of their overall park.
1 1. You Can Make Some Barriers Climb-Proof
Animals like monkeys are prone to climbing over barriers, but sometimes we want the option to use barriers that are not labeled as climb-proof. You can actually change the barrier to have a curved top so animals are unable to climb over them.
Players just have to ensure they place the different top on the correct side of the fence. It is a hidden detail many players miss unless they play through the career mode, and it can make a huge difference in the creativity and design of a zoo.