Microsoft Game Studios Sounds Call of the Wild In Search of America’s Favorite Zoo

"Zoo Tycoon 2," Sequel to Best-Selling* Windows Game, Seeks Entries To Honor America's Most Impressive Zoo With a $25,000 Grant

REDMOND, Wash. - Aug. 3, 2004 - In preparation for the release of the highly anticipated Windows®-based game "Zoo Tycoon™ 2," Microsoft® Game Studios today announced that the search for America's Favorite Zoo has officially begun. Fifty zoos have been invited by a panel of expert judges to participate in the nationwide contest, which will award the winning zoo a $25,000 (U.S.) grant to fund its habitat and animal care.