Reviews from

in the past


World of Zoo presents a delightful and imaginative world of animal care and zoo management. As you dive into the game, you'll encounter various aspects of zoo management, including designing habitats and caring for a diverse range of animals. The game's charming graphics and engaging gameplay make it a delightful experience for players of all ages.

Interestingly, World of Zoo incorporates elements of pop culture, including a humorous encounter at a virtual GameStop where players can purchase a new Funko Pop. This unexpected twist adds a touch of humor and relatability to the game, making it more than just a typical zoo simulation. Overall, World of Zoo offers a fun and engaging experience that is sure to entertain players looking for a lighthearted simulation game.

Score: 8/10

They don't make games like World of Zoo anymore.
(Played on all consoles available.)

a fun game, but one that does not really hold up as well playing as an adult.

as a kid, i thought the best thing i could do in it was make sparklehorses in it. as an adult, i also think the ability to make sparklehorses is it's best feature- the customisation in the game is very fun, very wacky, can create some beautiful eyesores.

the rest of the gameplay is not nearly as exciting. it's fun for an hour or two for nostalgia's sake, but... there's only so much fun tossing a ball at a technicolour cat can provide a jaded 20 year old.

i can't truly hold that against it since i'm far from the target demographic, and it's a pretty good kids game compared to many things i played in my childhood. still... i don't think it's one i'd go back to in a hurry.


A mediocre zoo simulator that feels a little out of place on the DS, it really seems like it should be a mediocre PC game. there are plain mini-games, barely interactive exhibits, and literately nothing else.

One day all my friends were playing Jackbox together and having fun.

I wasn't.

I was in that vc 100%ing the Koala exhibit.

I wasn't proving anything to everyone.

Nobody cared about what I was doing.

I didn't care about what I was doing.

But I was doing.

Fuck Koala's.

I only ever owned a loose copy of this game. And I owned two copies.