Zoo Park Story is another absolute gem from Kairosoft. If you’ve played their other management sims (like Game Dev Story), you’ll feel right at home with the charming pixel art and deep, addictive management mechanics. This time, you're building a zoo from scratch. What I love is the 'adventure' aspect; you don't just buy animals, you have to go out on expeditions to find them in the wild, which sometimes involves a funny 'negotiation' battle to win them over.
The level of detail is fantastic. You have to manage the animals' diets based on their natural habitats, plant the right flora to keep them happy, and even manage the 'romance' between animals to breed new additions. On the business side, you're placing hot dog stands and benches to keep guests happy. It’s one of those games where you intend to play for ten minutes and suddenly realize three hours have passed. It’s wholesome, deep, and perfectly optimized for mobile play.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.23Mon Mar 17 2025
Fixed minor issues.
Ready to build the zoo of your dreams? Depart on wild adventures to find exotic fauna, exploring all manner of environments from savanna to tundra, jungle and beyond! Give your new animal friends a home and take your zoo to the top of the industry!
Savor the thrill of opening day. Feed the animals in your burgeoning lineup—even give them the occasional treat to show you care! From apples to acorns, meat, and more, tailor your critters' diet according to their natural habitat. On that note, do the same with the surrounding flora too!
Your customers will also require expert care. Develop your zoo's infrastructure, installing benches, fountains, and the odd hot dog stand to make sure zoo-goers stay satisfied till close. Propel your place to mega-park proportions and you'll even be able to start an on-site shuttle!
What's more, if you're lucky, two of your critters who share the same pen may find romance—resulting in the grand gift of life! Potential partners can be found via the Animal Hub or when out exploring. But be forewarned; the latter method requires animals be won over through a heated battle of negotiation!
Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!
Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.
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Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Ready to build the zoo of your dreams? Depart on wild adventures to find exotic fauna, exploring all manner of environments from savanna to tundra, jungle and beyond! Give your new animal friends a home and take your zoo to the top of the industry!
Savor the thrill of opening day. Feed the animals in your burgeoning lineup—even give them the occasional treat to show you care! From apples to acorns, meat, and more, tailor your critters' diet according to their natural habitat. On that note, do the same with the surrounding flora too!
Your customers will also require expert care. Develop your zoo's infrastructure, installing benches, fountains, and the odd hot dog stand to make sure zoo-goers stay satisfied till close. Propel your place to mega-park proportions and you'll even be able to start an on-site shuttle!
What's more, if you're lucky, two of your critters who share the same pen may find romance—resulting in the grand gift of life! Potential partners can be found via the Animal Hub or when out exploring. But be forewarned; the latter method requires animals be won over through a heated battle of negotiation!
Well, what are you waiting for? Build a top-ranking zoo, set social media ablaze, and show the world your wild side!
Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom.
Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp
Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!
Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues!
Follow us on Twitter for the latest Kairosoft news and information.
https://twitter.com/kairokun2010










Zoo Park Story is a deep and charming management simulation from Kairosoft. Depart on wild adventures across savannas, tundras, and jungles to find exotic animals and bring them to your burgeoning zoo. You'll need to tailor animal diets, plant appropriate flora, and develop infrastructure like fountains and shuttle buses to keep both your animals and customers happy. From negotiating with wild critters to fostering animal romance for new births, every decision helps you propel your park to mega-park proportions. Experience the joy of building a top-tier wildlife sanctuary in signature Kairosoft style.
Classic Kairosoft pixel art and deep management
Exploration mechanics to find exotic fauna
Detailed animal care including diet and flora management
Customizable zoo layout and visitor infrastructure
Animal breeding and negotiation systems
Use the exploration feature to find new animals. Be prepared for a 'negotiation battle' where you must win the animal's trust to bring them back to your zoo.
Check each animal's info screen to see their preferred food and plants. Matching their natural habitat increases their happiness and attracts more visitors.
A while back, I took a look at Kairosoft's Zoo Park Story, my first review of one of the publisher's offerings in several years.
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Build benches, hot dog stands, and trash cans to keep guest satisfaction high, which leads to more revenue and better park ratings.
Pair animals in the same pen to encourage romance. Successful breeding results in babies that will delight your zoo's visitors.
Yes, it is available in English, Japanese, Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.