The reward for completing these challenges could be an in-game award or cash grant, and may also unlock themed objects for use in freeform mode.Ĭampaign mode involves the player receiving a specific goal, and the completion of the goal allows the player to go on to a harder challenge. These include pleasing a celebrity guest, or photographing an animal's behavior. In this mode, the player is given tasks that must be included. Many objects must be researched before they can be purchased. As the zoo increases in fame, more animal species and objects will become available. There is initially a limited amount of animals and objects. The player chooses the initial amount of money available players must earn money through donations. All objects, except the ones yet to be unlocked in campaign and challenge games, are available.Ĭhallenge mode is very similar to freeform mode. The player is given an unlimited money supply and every animal is available. Zoo Tycoon 2 has 3 modes of play: Freeform mode, Challenge mode, and Campaign Mode.įreeform mode allows the player to create a zoo of limited space with no restrictions.
