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Game modes

Career, Franchise and Sandbox: what each mode is, its starting settings and every sandbox preset.

3 game modes

6 sandbox presets

Modes

ModeDescriptionDifficulty
CareerDevelop your management skills in a career that takes you around the globe!Chosen when a level is started.
FranchiseBuild a network of Zoos and Wildlife Reserves and take part in community activities!Medium
SandboxLet your imagination run wild!Medium

Franchise and Wildlife Reserves

Franchise is played online: a network of zoos and Wildlife Reserves, with community challenges. New Franchise zoos start on Medium difficulty. Wildlife Reserves take release groups of animals once the reserve meets the species' release requirements.

SettingFranchise zooWildlife Reserve
Starting cash$45,000Unlimited
Starting conservation credits3000
Conservation credits per reputation star0★ 0 CC, 1★ 30 CC, 2★ 60 CC, 3★ 90 CC, 4★ 120 CC, 5★ 150 CCNone
Guest cap4,000 (Consoles), No cap on PC2,000
InspectionsOnOff
Inspection interval8 seasons
Habitat barriersCannot be built

Sandbox presets

A new Sandbox zoo or Wildlife Reserve starts from one of these presets. New Sandbox zoos start on Medium difficulty.

PresetDescription
DefaultPlay with all Planet Zoo 2 features on, just without the costs.
CreativeDon't worry about deeper management, just focus on creating the zoo of your dreams.
ChallengePut your zoo building skills to the ultimate test!
Default (Wildlife Reserve)Play with Wildlife Reserves as they are meant to be played.
Creative (Wildlife Reserve)With no requirements or restrictions, create a Wildlife Reserve the way you want.
Custom SetupSet up a custom sandbox by using the 'Sandbox Settings' below.

Zoo preset settings by section:

SettingDefaultCreativeChallenge
Enable release group generationOnOnOff
Enable Animal WelfareOnOffOn
Enable Animal DeathOnOffOn
Enable Animal IllnessOnOffOn
Enable Animal Ageing and BirthOnOffOn
Enable Death Through AgeingOnOffOn

Wildlife Reserve preset settings:

SettingDefaultCreative
Enable release group generationOnOn
Enable ecosystem requirementsOnOff
Enable Animal DeathOnOn
Enable Animal Predation And FearOnOn
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