The Roar of the Lions and the Smell of the Crowd – Zoo Tycoon 2 Preview

There is NOTHING like walking through your very own zoo, gazing fondly at your happy hippos and your posturing peacocks. I recently got my hands on a pre-release copy of Zoo Tycoon 2 from Microsoft, and all you micromanagers out there...rejoice! Zoo Tycoon 2 allows you to take the role of the zoo manager, where you control the entire environment--from what kind of exhibits you want, to the general admission cost. I enjoyed the game, and really got a kick out of the fact that you have to worry about keeping the animals happy and healthy, not just making sure the guests are content.