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Every Zoo Tycoon game, in release order

The 6 Zoo Tycoon games in the Tier catalog, from 2001 to 2017, in release order.

156 critic and player ratings across the series.

Where to start

Start with Zoo Tycoon (2001), the first game in the series.

Zoo Tycoon 2 is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 72/100.

  1. 01 Zoo Tycoon Zoo Tycoon 2001 68 /100
  2. 02 Zoo Tycoon 2 Zoo Tycoon 2 2004 72 /100
  3. 03 Zoo Tycoon DS Zoo Tycoon DS 2005
  4. 04 Zoo Tycoon 2 DS Zoo Tycoon 2 DS 2008
  5. 05 Zoo Tycoon Zoo Tycoon 2013
  6. 06 Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection 2017
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FAQ
How many Zoo Tycoon games are there?

The Tier catalog lists 6 Zoo Tycoon games, released between 2001 and 2017. Updated September 2026.

In what order should I play Zoo Tycoon?

This page lists every Zoo Tycoon game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Zoo Tycoon (2001). The highest-rated entry is Zoo Tycoon 2, a common starting point for newcomers.