While you might spend money to make money, you’ll need to have that initial income to use.

Starting up in Planet Zoo can be intimidating.

Here’s everything beginners need to know so you can get started with animals, shops, and staff.

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Making your zoo successful will take patience and planning.

If you go too fast, you won’t make enough money to keep operating.

Each habitat is unique, and pairing animals together can draw more attention, and therefore more money.

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Animal talk andother interactive activitieswith the animals are sure todrum up more revenuefrom excited zoo visitors.

With these smaller animal showcases, you candraw in more guestswithout having to spend too much money initially.

Thelow start-up costs allow you to build a variety of exhibitsfrom the get-go.

Planet Zoo Guests overlooking a habitat on a walkway bridge.

They also require more upkeep, but the payoff is better.

Renewableenergy is an investmentthat will cost less overtime and produce better results in your zoo.

Take Out A Loan

Worst case scenario: nothing is working and you still need money.

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While a loan doesn’t necessarily make things better, it cantide you overuntil your zoo is more profitable.

Just check that topay back the loansooner rather than later!

The longer a guest stays in the zoo, the more opportunities you have to take their money.

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Pay attention to your guests needs andcater to themfor the best results.

When youneed extra income, spend what you have toplace souvenir shopsin your zoo.

Who doesn’t love a fun animal-themed hat?

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These credits can then be exchanged for new animals in your habitats.

These new animals willdraw in more guestsand provide your busy zoo with a new source of income.

While you might place them anywhere in your zoo,high traffic areas are bestfor collecting extra funding.

Planet Zoo Guests lined up outside the Cosmic Cow shop.

Try toput donation boxes near windowsand areas where animals like to go.

Your guests willtoss in more moneywhen they can see the animal embracing their new home.

For extra help,try adding some educational resources nearbyto get the guests engaged.

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Planet Zoo Releasing a red ruffed lemur into the wild.

Planet Zoo A donation box next to a Mandrill education board.

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