Wonder Zoo: Animal & Dinosaur Rescue

## Description

_Wonder Zoo_ is a simulation about managing a wildlife reserve. The basic
gameplay is similar to the JAVA/Blackberry version Wonder Zoo, but it is done
by a different developer, it has a different premise with animated cut-scenes,
much more detailed graphics, and many gameplay elements are unique. This
version also had a different development path, at one time using peanuts as a
premium currency. That currency was eventually removed entirely. At a later
time dinosaurs were also introduced to the game, tied to a concept of
switching between different time periods. The game starts with an almost empty
reserve because a poacher attempted to steal a lot of animals. The operation
went haywire and now the animals run wild and need to be caught.

A part of the game is spent designing the reserve using attractions and
decorations. There is some freedom to design the park and buildings can still
be edited, moved or removed afterwards. Some animals can be bought, but most
of them are caught in different locations that are unlocked gradually tied to
the player’s level. Capturing an animal is done as a mini-game driving a jeep.
It can be moved in any direction and needs to chase after animals. They can be
captured and transported to the park, and that chance of rescue can be
increased by spending coins on good food. Animals receive their location in
the park and they can then be bred in the nursery. Animals can also be
crossbred to create new species.

Progress is achieved by catering to the visitors’ wishes and completing
quests, for instance by capturing a specific animal. Coins, the main currency,
are typically generated using the different attractions and animals, by
tapping them every now and then. Animals can also be released. Additional
coins are earned by watching video advertisements. Additional items or animals
can be earned through a helicopter transporting crates. A limited amount of
energy is available every now and then to visit the parks of friends and help
them out with hearts for rewards. These hearts can then be used to skip some
waiting times. To prevent a player from constantly capturing animals, the jeep
consumes fuel and additional fuel is bought with coins. There is a time
machine to switch between periods in history, with different animals. Next to
springboks, lions, elephants and eagles, some of the more uncommon animals
include a basilisk, bigfoot, giant anaconda, gryphon, loch ness monster, manta
ray, pegasus, triceratops, werewolf, walrus and yeti.

Wonder Zoo: Animal & Dinosaur Rescue