Top 10 Animals that Should've Been Added in Zoo Tycoon 2

We know that there are plenty of animals that were already officially added to Zoo Tycoon 2. This includes its expansion packs like Endangered Species, African Adventure, Marine Mania, and Extinct Animals.

However, there are many animals, both adoptable and ambient, that should have been added to the game. So, here's the list for that.

1. Diplodocus

   

   Diplodocus is a genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs whose fossils were first discovered in 1877 by S. W. Williston. It lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 154 to 152 million years ago, in what is now North America. Diplodocus is known for its long neck and tail, and it was one of the longest... read more

   Diplodocus is my favorite extinct animal. Yet, there are no sauropods in the game, sadly. I think there should have been a sauropod in Zoo Tycoon 2, and Diplodocus could have been a great addition in my opinion.

2. Edaphosaurus

   

   If Dimetrodon was added, I think Edaphosaurus should have been added as its herbivorous (possibly docile) counterpart, possibly inspired by its depiction from BBC's Walking with Prehistoric Monsters.

3. Scutosaurus

   

4. Entelodon

   

   I bet this animal would have been great for those who prefer Entelodon or close relatives instead of (or in addition to) the giant warthog (which is basically an oversized warthog).

5. Chalicotherium

   

6. Arthropleura

   

   I'm not sure how Blue Fang would make a decent vanilla-styled adoptable arthropod for Zoo Tycoon 2, but this extinct herbivore sure is possible to implement if done properly!

7. Gallimimus

   

   Gallimimus was in the first Zoo Tycoon, but not in Zoo Tycoon 2 for whatever reason. I think there should have been another desert dinosaur in Zoo Tycoon 2 so Velociraptor would not be lonely.

8. Columbian Mammoth

   

   As one of the largest mammoths ever and being my favorite mammoth species (since it lived throughout North America, including my home state of California), it should have appeared as an adoptable animal, not only as a buildable fossil.

9. Embolotherium

   

   If the fossil skeleton of Embolotherium was added, why not the adoptable Embolotherium to boost the roster for Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals?

10. Australopithecus

    

    I think this is a missed opportunity since Australopithecus was basically a chimpanzee that walked almost exactly like a human.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Giant Squid

    

    The giant squid is a deep-ocean-dwelling species that belongs to the family Architeuthidae. These creatures are known for their immense size, which is a result of deep-sea gigantism... read more

12. ?

    Lion's Mane Jellyfish

The Contenders

13. Coquerel's Sifaka

    

    I know we got ring-tailed lemurs already, but more lemur species would have been nice for Zoo Tycoon 2.

14. Indri

    

    Obviously, indris are not in captivity, but neither are mountain gorillas, which do appear in Zoo Tycoon 2. I believe this large lemur should have been added.

15. Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur

    

    I know we got ring-tailed lemurs already, but more lemur species would have been nice for Zoo Tycoon 2.

16. Red Ruffed Lemur

    

17. Common Brown Lemur

    

18. Irish Elk (Megaloceros giganteus)

    

    Just like the Embolotherium above, its skeleton was added, but not the adoptable animal version of it. I think this extinct deer should have been added as well, just for those who prefer this deer species over the already-added bush-antlered deer.

19. Parasaurolophus

    

    Parasaurolophus is a genus of herbivorous ornithopod dinosaurs that lived in North America during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 76.5 to 74.5 million years ago. It is known for its long, backward-curving cranial crest, which may have been used for visual display or sound production. Fossils... read more

    Hadrosaurs should have been added to Zoo Tycoon 2. Why not include Parasaurolophus, the most well-known of the hadrosaur dinosaurs?

20. Malayan Tapir

    

    We got the Baird's tapir, so why not bring back the Malayan tapir as another tapir for the game?

21. Olive Baboon

    

    Baboons are African and Arabian Old World monkeys belonging to the genus Papio, part of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. There are five extant species, and they are known for their distinctive social structures and adaptability to various environments. Baboons are primarily terrestrial and are found in... read more

22. Western Lowland Gorilla

    

23. Coqui

    

    I doubt this frog could be added as an adoptable animal due to its tiny size, but it could work as a tropical rainforest ambient animal.

24. Woolly Mammoth

    

    I have no idea why the woolly mammoth didn't return, despite it being a very popular species.

25. Elasmotherium

    

    This could work well as a new tundra or alpine rhino species, alongside the tundra's woolly rhinos.

26. Siberian Tiger

    

    The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger population primarily inhabiting the Sikhote-Alin mountain region in the Russian Far East. A smaller population also exists in the southwest Primorye Province. It is the largest extant tiger subspecies and one of the most endangered.

27. Bigfoot

    

    In North American folklore, Bigfoot or Sasquatch is said to be a hairy, upright-walking, ape-like creature. It is believed to dwell in wilderness areas and is famous for leaving large footprints. Stories and sightings of Bigfoot have been part of regional folklore for many years.