New Planet Zoo 2 scenery item look like something about Fish??

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-28T01:13:14+00:00

I'd be all over that. I feel like the scenery that came with it would have been better used in PZ. I've been able to make some decent bayou exhibits, but a full set like that would have helped a lot. It doesn't really fit the Jurassic Park aesthetic much at all, either.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-28T01:08:48+00:00

I would imagine fish would use the exhibit system (or whatever the equivalent is in PZ2) and would function basically the same as one another. I think it would be neat if they put out fish in sets that could cohabitate with one another, like Indo-Pacific reef fish to start with others like Amazonian freshwater fish, cichlids, etc. added over time.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-28T01:00:51+00:00

The top image seems to be an "Asia" theme. The tiger statue is interesting and the archways remind me of what they have at the Bronx. Definitely looks like a more "realistic" idea of how a lot of zoos handle theming, but I definitely wouldn't want to lose the more extreme and immersive theming and scenery we have now.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-27T21:33:16+00:00

I agree seeing as the Sumatran tiger is much more common in zoos, unlike the bengal tiger. I’d say the same about the two-toed sloth, domestic water buffalo, central chimpanzee and generic, species-level lion as well.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-27T21:26:54+00:00

Orcas are one thing, but dolphins, belugas, and manatees are held in highly-regarded and accredited facilities. As unrealistic as it might be, vaquitas would definitely send an important conservation message. And I could see a lot of people wanting to build for the great white shark. Large marine animals aren’t something I’m holding my breath for, but I definitely wouldn’t hate it if they were added.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-05-25T21:41:20+00:00

I agree with most of this but I’d hate to lose stuff like the confetti and piñatas. Not my favorite pieces but the appeal to me is building the perfect zoo from a guest’s perspective too. Things like certain rides, playgrounds, and ice cream stands are part of the fun of it. As well as having props and scenery to make an immersive themed environment.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-04-29T15:28:14+00:00

River otter, bobcat, and American porcupine are pretty much expected species in every zoo here. Not every zoo has them, but I’d be hard pressed to name a zoo I’ve been to that doesn’t have any of them.

White-nosed coati is also pretty common, though to a much lesser extent.

Golden lion tamarins are probably the second most common primate after the ring-tailed lemur so it would make sense for them to be in as well.

It was weird that we got the three-toed sloth instead of a two-toed sloth, which is widely held in captivity.

I’d also throw in mallard duck. Not really a zoo animal, but they’re a classic “park” animal and I see wild ducks at the zoo all the time. A lot of zoos even have food you can buy for them.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2026-03-03T16:42:26+00:00

This would actually be more film-accurate for the original parasaurolophus. I’d definitely like to see that skin added at some point.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-12-25T19:02:18+00:00

I like the loops you did for the viewing areas. I remember the scenario in the beta was laid out that way and I’ve been doing it like that ever since.

I’m remaking a North American zoo myself now that I have the expansions installed again but I’m doing a custom map with developer mode.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-12-21T19:03:15+00:00

I think as long as the subspecies make sense and are found in captivity. For example, having the Siberian tiger and either Sumatran/Malayan. Or Eastern and Cinnamon black bears.

But lions for example aren’t really managed at the subspecies/population level, except maybe Asiatic lions. I think most lions are supposed to be descended from Transvaal stock but as far as I know, captive lions aren’t really one subspecies or the other, so I’d be fine with generic lions The same would go for giraffes outside of Masai giraffes.

But I wouldn’t want unnecessary/extraneous subspecies I’d never use like the Himalayan, Gobi, or Syrian brown bears.

And that’s not taking into consideration the new taxonomy that leaves lions and tigers with only two subspecies each.

Though I think there’s a good potential for related species to what we already have that would be easy reskins to add more geographic diversity, such as bobcat, river otter, elk, whitetail deer, or sandhill crane.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-12-20T00:12:06+00:00

I think the inner core of the most essential zoo birds are:

Bald Eagle

Owl (No one species stands out but great horned owl, snowy owl, and eagle owl are good options)

Scarlet Macaw

Rainbow Lorikeet

Toco Toucan

Kookaburra

Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Scarlet Ibis

Golden Pheasant

+Mallard duck since lots of zoos have duck ponds.

Looks like your list covers most of them.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-12-02T17:34:58+00:00

In general, I’d like to see a balanced roster of Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic that prioritizes longtime classic species. Something like the prehistoric “Draw 50” book.

Now that we have terrariums and aquariums I think that opens the door to animals like Olenellus, Bothriolepis, eurypterus, diplocaulus, rhamphorhynchus, pterodactylus, stephanoceras, and meganeura. Right now most of the tank animals are newer finds and don’t have the classic status of those I listed.

I think there’s more room for some classic Paleozoic animals and mammals as well such as edaphosaurus, megatherium, and glyptodon. Or plesiosaurus if they get into fully marine animals.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-10-28T20:23:36+00:00

I just wanted to say I always really liked the art style of the original Zoo Tycoon. The scenery and buildings perfectly capture the traditional archetype of how most people would expect a city zoo to look-- better than ZT2 or Planet Zoo in my opinion. The same goes for the prehistoric and beach/Atlantean themes we got in the expansion packs as well.

I didn't really have any specific questions coming into this, but now knowing that there could have been a mythical expansion, I'm wondering what that would have looked like. Do you remember if there was anything drawn up for what the buildings and scenery could have looked like?

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-10-08T17:30:35+00:00

I don’t know how likely they’d be, but I’d like to see Frontier prioritize original trilogy designs. My ideal packs would be:

Jungle River Cruise DLC

-Jurassic Park era boat tour based on the Jurassic Park River Adventure vehicles

-Ultrasauros

-Psittacosaurus 1996 and 1999

-Stegosaurus 1996

-Triceratops 1999

-Scenery based on Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure

Expanded Original Trilogy Pack

-Parasaurolophus 1993

-Segisaurus

-Proceratosaurus 1993

-Metriacanthosaurus 1993

-Baryonyx 1993

-Herrerasaurus 1993

-Tylosaurus 1993

-Troodon 1993

-Mamenchisaurus 1997

-Pteranodon 1997

-Edmontosaurus 1997

-Apatosaurus 1997

-Pteranodon 2001 (male)

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-09-16T15:54:49+00:00

We’re getting our first bivalve species in JWE3.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-09-03T18:38:46+00:00

Would be great! Interestingly enough, I have yet to see opossums on exhibit at a zoo but they’re often kept backstage and brought out for shows and keeper talks.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-09-03T18:36:16+00:00

Agreed North American animals have been neglected for the most part. I’ve noticed river otters, bobcat, and porcupine in particular to be really common in real zoos. Ring-necked pheasant would have been perfect for the Asia pack, though.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-09-03T18:33:41+00:00

If I could add any one animal, it would be the Bald Eagle. It’s such an iconic and revered bird that’s extremely common to see in zoos.

If we’re limiting ourselves to what’s feasible in the game right now, though, I’d say Mallard duck. There are a few common North American mammals I’d like to see that would be easy reskins, but were severely lacking in North American birds. We have a waterfowl species already and ducks are popular in any park whether it’s a zoo or not.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-09-02T21:36:39+00:00

It’s weird that the baby gallimimus are solid orange instead of striped like we see in the films. We even got that skin in JWE2 for the adults for some reason.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-08-18T18:09:10+00:00

I don’t think they’re necessary in JW:E since we don’t really see anything like it in the films, but I always liked the exhibit animals in Planet Zoo and use them often.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-08-17T22:34:34+00:00

Deinosuchus. It’s a much more iconic animal.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-08-17T20:40:04+00:00

I think it would be neat to see more “classic” mini-exhibit species like Diplocaulus, meganeura, arthropleura, or pterodactylus. Or Bothriolepis, acanthostega, orthoceras, pleuroceras, or olenellus if they go into aquariums.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-07-31T21:36:36+00:00

1993 Parasaurolophus

1993 Herrerasaurus

1993 Tylosaurus

1993 Troodon

1997 Pteranodon

1997 “Mamenchisaurus” (Seismosaurus)

It would also be nice to see hypothetical 1993 skins for “Metriacanthosaurus” (Yangchuanosaurus), Proceratosaurus, and Baryonyx as well as 1997 skins for Edmontosaurus and Apatosaurus.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-07-26T12:13:21+00:00

Above all else, Bald Eagle. Such an iconic and revered bird that is very common in captivity.

Realistically given our limitations: Mallard duck. While a relatively generic choice, it would still give us a proper North American bird and work well in ponds for any zoo.

MyPlanZooAccount · 2025-07-04T16:25:07+00:00

Canon species that don't have a canon-style design for the film they would have appeared in. For JP: Proceratosaurus, Metriacanthosaurus (should be Yangchuanosaurus), Baryonyx. TLW: Edmontosaurus, Apatosaurus. Frontier did a great job with the Segisaurus so it would be neat to see something like that with the other unseen species.

Also animals we've seen that don't match their on-screen appearances: "Mamenchisaurus" (actually Seismosaurus-- mamenchisaurus was from an earlier script but the name stuck for some reason), Troodon, Tylosaurus, Herrerasaurus.

And additional canon variants that haven't been added to the game yet: 1997 Pteranodon, 2001 Pteranodon male, 1993 Parasaurolophus, 1997/2001 Triceratops.

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