Zoo Tycoon: Game Starts with Fewer Animals and Buildings Than Expected

When you start a new game of Zoo Tycoon, there are fewer animals and buildings available than you expected.

This behavior occurs because most of the scenarios start with three to eight animals and a few buildings.

You have to complete the research and conservation programs before you can build new buildings and adopt new kinds of animals. Click Research and Conservation to increase funding in this area. You receive messages at the top of the screen when new animals and buildings are available.

For more information about research and conservation in Zoo Tycoon, press F1 to start Help while playing Zoo Tycoon, and then click Research and Conservation in the list of topics.