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Released: October 17, 2001 · Platforms: PC, Mac

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How many “virtual zookeepers” did Zoo Tycoon have by 2003, two years after launch?

MetricNumberDateSource
Total players“Virtual zookeepers” worldwide, two years after launch (base game)over 2.5 million playersOctober 2003GameZone (communiqué Microsoft)
Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story34 hoursOctober 2026HowLongToBeat
Metacritic scoreMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic

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