Zoo Simulator — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Summer Sale is HERE! | 2026-06-25 | Hello Players! 👋 We are part of the Steam Summer Sale 2026! On this occasion, we have special discounts for you! 🥳 One of the biggest events on Steam every year, the Summer Sale brings amazing deals on games across all genres, giving players the perfect chance to expand their libraries and discover new favorites. ☀️🎮 This year we celebrate the Steam Summer Sale 2026, and Zoo Simulator is part of this special time on Steam 🦁 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator/ During the Summer Sale, Zoo Simulator is available with an 80% discount! 🤯 This is a great opportunity to build and manage your own zoo, take care of animals, |
| Now available on PLAYSTATION 5! | 2026-05-08 | Hey Zookeepers! 👋 Get comfortable on the couch and dive into the world of Zoo Simulator on PlayStation 5! 🎮 Zoo Simulator has officially arrived on PS5! It’s time to build, expand, and care for your very own zoo on PlayStation! 💙 Visit the PlayStation Store and begin your adventure today! 👇 https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018580 Enjoy the game! Zoo Simulator Team |
| Now available on Xbox Series X|S! | 2026-03-26 | Hello Zookeepers! 👋 Sit back on your couch and start your adventure in Zoo Simulator on Xbox Series X|S! 🥳 Zoo Simulator is now available on Xbox Series X|S with 20% launch discount! Are you ready to manage your own zoo in the green Xbox family? 💚 Check out Zoo Simulator on the Xbox Store! 👇 https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/zoo-simulator/9n6hwcqs307n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT95y3o1QbI Have fun! Zoo Simulator Team |
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎇 | 2025-12-24 | Dear Zookepers! 🎅 Christmas and New Year are in front of us, so we'd like to wish you and all your furry friends the most exciting holidays! Let your time be full of exotic and beautiful animals that will make your days truly unique! May your trips bring you closer to nature! May your holidays and new year be plenty of behaviour from the goodest and wildest boys and girls on this earth!🦘 Thank you for being with us throughout another year of Zoo Simulator🎆🎇 Yours sincerely, Zoo Simulator Team |
| Nominated for the Steam Awards! 🏆 | 2025-11-24 | Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 Big news! Our game has been nominated for the Labor of Love award in this year’s Steam Awards 2025 - thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way! 🎉 This nomination is incredibly special to us. We did our best for you to truly achieve your dream of owning your own Zoo that you can fully indulge in for a long time! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator If you think Zoo Simulator deserves this award, you can vote for us now! 😊 Let's make this happen together! 💪 Thank you! Zoo Simulator Team |
| Zoo Simulator is part of Steam Animal Fest! | 2025-11-10 | Greetings Zoo Owners! 👋 We're happy to announce that Zoo Simulator is part of Steam Animal Fest! Steam Animal Fest is here, where you can play thousands of games made for all the fans of animals! 🔥 Come and join the part of the event and play one of our games! In Zoo Simulator, it’s up to you to run and manage your very own zoo! 🐅 Upgrade enclosures, care for your animals, and make sure they live happy, healthy lives. Can you draw crowds of visitors and build the zoo of your dreams? https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator If you want to know more, ask questions, be a part of the community, we invite you to our official Dis |
| Animal Shelter 2 is OUT! | 2025-07-23 | Exciting News here!😍 Congratulations to our friends from Animal Shelter 2 who just released their game! 🎊 If you like games where you take care of your fluffy friends, this is for you! 😍 The game is now available on Steam and you can get an additional discount because we’ve made a special bundle! 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/56937/Zoo_Shelter/ Animal Shelter 2 is coming with a CO-OP mode with up to 6 players 👀 so you and your friends can join together in handling challenges by taking care of the animal shelter! 😊 Congratulations! Zoo Simulator Team |
| Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎇 | 2024-12-24 | Dear Players! 🎅 For the upcoming Christmas and New Year we’d like to wish you to find motivation and energy to always be able to achieve your goals, happiness playing any game you want and peace of mind in every situation. ❤️ May the upcoming festivities be full of love, peace and joy. 😊 Thank you all for staying with us for another year! We wish you all 🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎆🎇 Yours sincerely Zoo Simulator Team |
| Nominated for the Steam Awards! 🏆 | 2024-11-27 | Hello Zoo Lovers! 👋 We are thrilled to announce that our game has been nominated for the prestigious Sit Back and Relax category in this year's Steam Awards! 🎉 This nomination means a lot to us, as it celebrates games that have been continuously supported and improved over time. We couldn't have achieved this without the incredible support from our community. Thank you for being with us on this journey! If you think Zoo Simulator deserves this award, you can vote for us! 😊 Let's make this happen together! 💪 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator/ Also grab 35% discount in Steam Autumn Sale! You can also check out our oth |
| Donation Challenge During Animal Week! | 2024-10-03 | Hello Animal Lovers! 🤝 We are thrilled to announce our exciting initiative to support the WWF Poland during Animal Week on Steam, happening from October 3 to October 10, 2024. ❤️ With great pleasure we would like to support real animals around the world that's why we decided to donate a portion of our proceeds from our popular animal-themed games, with the donation amount directly tied to the peak number of players during this special week. 🤩 YOU PLAYERS 🫵 have an impact on the amount we will donate! 👀 Let's explain how it works 🧐 During Animal Week, we invite you to dive into our engaging titles: Animal Shelter, Pets Hotel, Pet Shop Sim |
| Let's celebrate World Animal Day with Animal Week! 🥳 | 2024-10-03 | Hello Players! 👋 We are excited to announce that our game is a part of Animal Week on Steam, starting today until October 10, 2024! 😻 This special event is organized to celebrate World Animal Day and aims to raise awareness about animal welfare and conservation. During Animal Week, our game will be featured alongside a diverse selection of animal-themed games, offering players unique experiences that highlight the beauty and importance of the animals and environment worldwide. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2658510/view/4660753243321301287 We are proud to support efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats by participating in th |
| Update 1.0.2 | 2024-08-06 | 🦁 Hey, Zoo Simulator Players! 🦁 We have a new update for you! 🎉 We've been working on some improvements to make your zoo an even better place. Check out what's new: Patch Notes: 🚫 Blocked the possibility of an object breaking down twice in a row in the same enclosure 🐾 Fixed loading animal traits in some cases 🔧 Small mesh optimization These changes come in response to player requests, for which we are very grateful. Thank you for your support and valuable feedback! Update your game and have a great time! 🎮 See you soon, Zoo Simulator Team |
| Update 1.0.1 | 2024-07-30 | 🌟 Hey Zookeepers! 🌟 We want to express our immense joy and appreciation for all your kind comments, support, and cooperation in providing feedback on the bugs you've encountered. Thanks to your activity and involvement, we were able to create this first update for Zoo Simulator. We’re thrilled to develop this game alongside such a dedicated community. 🙌❤️ We want to sincerely thank Saphira and Mootube10 from our Discord. Thanks to your commitment, we were able to fix the most difficult bugs in the game. Your reports and help were invaluable. We are extremely grateful to you! Patch notes: Fixed Initializing Camera on some devices which bloc |
| RELEASED! | Open your gates to visitors! 🤩 | 2024-07-26 | Get ready to open your zoo! 🐯 We’re happy to announce that Zoo Simulator is now available to play! 🎉 Entire families are excited for your grand opening and are already waiting by the front gate! Make sure to put finishing touches, arrange everything and once you’re ready it’ll be time to invite the first guests! 👋 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator/ After all the hard work, Zoo Simulator is ready and you can enjoy the game now. 💪 Our entire team put countless hours of effort to make this game develop into what it is now. All to meet your expectations! Your feedback was crucial and appreciated at all stages of the pro |
| Grab Your Bundle! 🎁 | 2024-07-26 | You can now begin your adventure with a 10% launch discount 🔥 buuut you can increase it by over 10% if you decide to buy Zoo Simulator with one of the bundles! 🎁 We have prepared several bundles with our friends, so grab one and increase your discount! 😊 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43578/ANIMALS_IN_THE_ZOO/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43592/PET_SHOP_AT_THE_ZOO/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43579/ZOOS_ANIMAL_HOTEL/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43580/MY_HORSE_IN_THE_ZOO/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43583/ZOO_DISCO/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/43587/ZOO_ON_THE_SHIP_2/ https://store. |
| What's changed in the full? | 2024-07-23 | Hello Zoo Managers! 👋 It’s almost time for the release of the full version of Zoo Simulator. 🤩 Before that happens, we’d like to show you our appreciation for all the feedback and positive energy you gave us. That’s why we’d like to show you a list of what to expect in the full version! 💪 🦏New animal species! That’s right! 10 new animals will be available in the full version, are you ready to provide for all of them and face the challenges coming with diversity? ⛱️ New enclosures Your new animals will require specific conditions. We don’t want to leave you without help and that’s why we’re introducing 8 new enclosures! 🧰 New tools With t |
| COMMUNITY GROUP CHALLENGE! 🤝 | 2024-07-19 | We just announced that Zoo Simulator will officially launch in JULY 26, 2023! 🔥 To make things a little bit more interesting, we have prepared a Community Group Challenge in which you can reduce the game's price on its premiere and everyone can be a part of it! 💪 HOW TO JOIN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE? 👀 We want to make it as simple as possible, so only what you need to do is press the FOLLOW button on the Steam page. ✅ You can also add the game to your Steam wishlist, to be up to date with the news! 👇 In return, when we reach these goals, we will apply an increasing discount to the price of the game at launch. ✅ Get ready! We are launching on J |
| RELEASE DATE SET! 📅 | 2024-07-19 | Exciting news for all the animal fans out there! 🦏 Zoo Simulator will have its premiere on July 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM CEST!! 🤩 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator/ Clean and manage the enclosures, give home to new amazing animals and make your Zoo an exciting place for your animals to thrive in and your guests to witness their daily lives. Check out the upcoming release trailer! 👇 Don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist and join our discord community to get additional notifications about the release! 🙂 See you soon! Zoo Simulator Team |
| Camera | 2024-07-08 | Hello Zoo Managers! 👋 Welcome back in the last devlog before the release of 🦏 Zoo Simulator full version! We are getting closer and closer… 👀 remember to follow and Wishlist to not miss out on the premiere 😊 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129220/Zoo_Simulator/ We’re grateful to all of you who’ve been with us throughout all that time. Now as our journey together towards releasing our game is about to be finished let us share one final feature with all of you- the camera. 📷 We’d like to give you a way to save and share the best moments, your finest enclosures and anything else you’d like to show others. That’s why we’ve decided to imp |
| Damaged objects | 2024-05-23 | Hello Managers! 👋 Welcome back to our ZOO. In today’s devlog we’d like to introduce you to a new mechanic which is going to affect the daily life of your ZOO. It’s none other than the object deterioration system. 🔧 It’s only logical that objects deteriorate as you use them extensively. Sometimes one of the clumsier animals will destroy something while playing- it’s normal. Damaged objects become unusable, not to mention not appealing to both animals and the guests. One of the prime examples are information boards which are often used by the visitors of your ZOO. That’s why in your ZOO some of the objects such as faucets, water dispensers or |
| New objects | 2024-04-30 | Hello ZOO fans! 👋 We’re happy to see you again in yet another devlog from ZOO Simulator! 🤩 We’re glad you chose to check what novelties we’ve been working on. This month we’ve been working on developing already existing mechanics. Besides that, we’ve prepared some new objects to share with you today! 👍 New object- bench 🪑 To create a successful ZOO your guests’ comfort should be just as important as the animals’ you’re taking care of. 🙂 That’s where a small object like bench comes in handy. Place them strategically and people will appreciate the place even more! You can also decide to spend more money and choose to build fancier benches |
| PLAY A FREE PROLOGUE NOW! 🥳 | 2024-03-28 | We’re happy to announce the new ZOO adventure is now available! 🐯 The Prologue of Zoo Simulator is now available to play for FREE! 🤩 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/Zoo_Simulator_Prologue/ Now each of you can start your own adventure in the free Prologue of Zoo Simulator! 🦏 Remember- this is just a foretaste of what’s to come in the full version of the game. 😍 We can’t wait to hear your opinions, ideas and feedback which are making a huge impact on the development of the full version of the game. If you’d like to help us create an even better final version of the game you can leave your feedback on Community Hub or on our Disco |
| New utility item- Backpack | 2024-03-18 | Hello Players! 👋 First of all, we’d like to thank everyone who took part in the latest Platest of ZOO Simulator Prologue! ❤️ We’re grateful for all your feedback- it gave us a lot of insight into your expectations towards the game. This is why today’s devlog is going to be a short one, as we’re currently focusing on implementing many changes in the direction you’ve pointed us towards! 💪 Today we’ve got one novelty which answers some of your concerns you’ve voiced throughout your gameplay- lack of inventory space. That’s why to let you take better care of your animals quicker we’re introducing a backpack 🎒! These additional 24 inventory sl |
| PROLOGUE - RELEASE DATE SET! 🦁 | 2024-03-13 | UPDATE - March 18, 2024 We had to move the release date of Prologue by one day - the new release date is March 28, 2024 📣 Attention Zoo Enthusiasts! 📣 We're thrilled to announce that the free Prologue of Zoo Simulator is set to launch on March 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM CET! 🎉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/Zoo_Simulator_Prologue/ A Prologue is completely free and available for everyone! 🦒 Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as you dive into the world of zoo management - many animals are waiting for you. 🦁 Experience a sneak peek into the captivating gameplay, where you'll have the chance to run and customize your dream zo |
| PROLOGUE | PLAYTEST ARE OPEN! 🥳 | 2024-02-15 | We are very pleased to announce that the Prologue Playtest has just started and are open to everyone! 🥳 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/Zoo_Simulator_Prologue/ 🔶 For players who have signed up earlier - you can start playing the Playtest now. 🔶 For players who did not sign up before the start - first click the "Request Access" button and then you will automatically get access to the Playtest. Suggestions and feedback We encourage you to send your feedback, suggestions, and bugs you may encounter. We will be very pleased if you leave your opinion, it is very important to us to listen to the opinions of our community. You can do t |
| PROLOGUE | Playtest Launch Date! | 2024-02-13 | Hello Players! 👋 We’ve got exciting news for you! 🔥 We are launching our Playtest next week! 📆 Playtest Launch - February 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM CET Sign up and join us on this amazing adventure 👇 1. Login to your Steam account 2. Go to the Steam Page 3. Scroll a little lower on the page 4. You will see the banner like below, and click the green button "Request Access" https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/Zoo_Simulator_Prologue/ Feel free to join our Discord and chat directly with us 🙌 See you soon, Zoo Simulator Team |
| Building Mode | 2024-02-13 | Hello Players! 👋 We’re happy to see you back in our ZOO! 🤩 Today, we’d like to put aside the animals and talk a bit more about the guests and structures to help them satisfy all their needs 👍. Sometimes the visitors of your ZOO may want to take a break 😌. To maintain or even raise the rating of your ZOO, you have to be ready for that. Some of those people will simply want to have a place to sit and catch a breath while others will feel like eating something, having a drink or doing something else for the time being 🌭. Your job as a successful manager is to make sure that your garden is ready to face each and every expectation your guests |
| PROLOGUE | Sign Up for Playtest! | 2024-02-01 | We would like to invite you to Playtest of the upcoming Prologue! 🐯 You can be the first to play the upcoming Prologue! 🙌 Registration is now open, so sign up now to be a part of the game and get access to the Prologue before its official launch. 😊 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610810/Zoo_Simulator_Prologue/ Sign up for Playtest, it's very simple. We explain in step by step: 1. Login to your Steam account 2. Go to the Steam page 3. Scroll a little lower on the page 4. You will see the banner like below, and click the green button "Request Access" Congratulation thats it! 🥳 Now just wait for the email with the invite. 📫 If something |
| New Tools | 2024-01-24 | Hello Managers! 👋 Welcome to the new devlog from our ZOO! 🤩 You may remember when we’ve mentioned the enclosure repairs/preparation process in the previous devlogs. At that time we’ve shown tools such as a hammer or pressure washer. Today we’d like to introduce you to two new tools that will come in handy while completing your tasks around the ZOO. 🧰 1. Shovel This tool will complement the work of the previously mentioned hammer. ⚒️ After all, dismantling the walls is only one of the steps to prepare the enclosure. Once you finish destroying them, you can’t simply leave rubble laying everywhere. To make this work quick and easy, you can us |
| Our friends from Animal Shelter announced the upcoming second part of the game😍 | 2024-01-06 | 🌟Exciting News! Congratulations to our friends from Animal Shelter! 😍 They just announced the upcoming release of the second part of their heartwarming game. 🏡 Get ready to embark on a new adventure, providing loving homes for adorable animals. 🐾 Check out what they are preparing in Animal Shelter 2 and sign up for the upcoming free Playtest 🥰 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/ Congratulation! Zoo Simulator Team |