Shocking News Update! Zoo Tycoon scientists report an unprecedented discovery to worldwide astonishment, amazement, and, frankly, a few raised eyebrows: More than 30 Extinct animals are ready to be brought back to life—just for your zoo! From the adorable dodo bird to the massive American mastodon, the ferocious saber-toothed cat, and the terrific T. rex, enchant your guests with animals from the past in Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals. Head out on a paleontology dig to search for fossils, assemble your finds, and then take them to the Extinct Research Lab to bring your Extinct animals to life! Unveil the drama of Extinct landscapes with misty springs, tar pits, glaciers—and maybe even a caveman or two. Once you’ve populated your Extinct zoo, you can research and cure diseases, and even wrangle a pack of rampaging dinosaurs in first-person mode!

Do your part to bring ‘em back—and the thrill of experiencing Extinct animals will bring your Zoo guests back for more!

	Fossil-Finding Minigame Search for fossils in first-person mode using your fossil-finding sonar gun, and then get down and dirty digging them up. Zookeeper duties call? Hire a paleontologist to head the search for you!
	Fossil Building Minigame Got fossils? Take them to the Extinct Research Lab to piece them all together. Puzzle it out, and your Extinct animal takes shape right before your eyes!
	Extinct Animal Creation Minigame Try your luck at the Lab, matching patterns to bring your Extinct animal to life! Meet the resident scientist! Get a perfect score, and watch him break-dance!
	Dino Rampage Minigame Your dinosaurs have gone on a rampage! Zip into first-person mode to wrangle the raging beasts with your tranquilizer gun. Too many to handle on your own? Never fear! The Dino Capture Team is on the job.
	Disease Curing Minigame Extinct animal down with a disease? The cure is in your hands! Take samples and do research to find the cause, and then inoculate to cure the disease. Your animals—and your zoo guests—will thank you for saving the day!
	New Staff Members The Saber-toothed Cat and Dino Entertainers take the stage with live performances, puppet shows, and break-dancing. Your Paleontologist will not only educate your guests about your Extinct animals but will also search for fossils. And the Dino Capture Team is on call to keep your guests safe from rampaging dinos!
	New Scenarios and Challenges Watch romance blossom as you successfully create a mate for your sister zoo’s Tyrannosaurus rex plus other fun Extinct-themed campaigns and challenges!
	New Extinct-themed Buildings and Objects Put your zoo in the Extinct mood with Extinct-themed buildings and objects! Wander through the Cave Painting Hall and wonder at the cave art! See how Extinct animals stack up by size at the Size Comparison Mural!