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Snapshot From ZT's Early Days

The date is February 6, 2002. The original ZT has been out for less than 4 months. The original ZT came with 47 animals, although 2 of those were considered "Easter Eggs": Triceratops and Unicorn. Another animal, Sable Antelope, came on a separate disc if ZT was bought in certain store chains. But there was a problem with many of those discs, so the Sable Antelope was made available at Microsoft's support site. It will be more than 3 months before ZT's first expansion pack, DD, is released. But 8 animals, a Fancy Building Pack, and a United States Flag were made available as free official downloads. The animals were Asian Black Bear, Asian Elephant, Blackbuck, Bongo, Magnet, Mountain Lion, Reindeer, and Yeti. Magnet is named after an actual polar bear that existed at that time, and was created based on results of a contest run in December 2001. There were a number of user made websites for ZT, including Ogresnet's version of Zoo Admin, Tycoon Resource, Zoo Tycoon Unlimited, and Zookeeper's version of Zookeeper's Lounge. Today in 2025, none of the early ZT websites exist in their original forms, although there are remnants of them. But back in 2002, there was a lot of sharing of information, from strategies to troubleshooting. The first version of APE (Animal Project Editor) was released soon after the original ZT was released, and the first update of APE was released a month later. APE is a tool that allows user designers to load their own animal and object graphics, and convert those graphics to ZT's format. APE was then and still is considered to be incomplete. But in 2002, there were no other tools. Some scenery and foliage were created. Some animals were created, although they were recolors and stat changes of ZT's animals. Although APE did not support making buildings directly, Martijn and Kerhop each managed to create a stand. These user created animals and objects were made available at the various user websites. In February 2002, Dawn created a zoo that is a snapshot of that time. The zoo is called ThisIsZooTopia.zoo. It uses all of the animals that came with the original ZT except the Triceratops, uses the Sable Antelope, uses all of the official downloads that were available at that time, uses 6 user made animals (by Gazza, James Clark, Jeremy Mulldune, kangoo, and 2 by Martijn), uses 8 user made scenery and foliage (from Tycoon Resource), and uses the first 2 user made buildings. The zoo has been running for more than 25 game years. The zoo has Magnet, but no other polar bears, although Magnet's exhibit is also suitable for polar bears. The zoo is not profitable; many exhibits could be made more suitable; some animals including all of the Black Leopards have died from old age. But the suitability for all exhibits is in the green and some animals continue to have births. So there is a lot of activity, and the zoo makes a great snapshot or time capsule of what was available in February 2002.

This post makes the zoo, user made objects, United States Flag, and Sable Antelope available. It does not make the official animal downloads or Fancy Building Pack available because those are included in CC. For the zoo, there were 2 versions available. One was from February 3, 2002, that is in September of the 25th game month. The version here is the February 6, 2002 version, that is in December of the 25th game month. The official United States Flag had problems where it wasn't in the correct positions when rotating the zoo. A number of people fixed that. I am including the version that is in the combined flag pack that is from ZKL (Zookeeper's Lounge). Tyc_Res_Snowy_Stuff_Pack.zip has a combined TycResSnowyStuffPackCombined.ztd and individual ztd's. Although the zoo does not use all of the objects in that zip, it is easier to use TycResSnowyStuffPackCombined.ztd rather than the individual ztd's. APE does things it shouldn't, and we now know a lot more than we did back then. So I updated all of the user made animals and objects. But some things I left as they were, such as icons. The animals expect the same types of exhibits that they would at that time. The messages for the Coca-Cola Machine are in LANG--ZKL.dll dated November 16, 2025 or newer. The messages for the Popcorn Stand are in LANG--ZTCDD.dll dated November 22, 2025 or newer. The ".dll" files go in the main ZT folder. ThisIsZooTopia.zoo would go in ZT's "Saved Games" folder. Since antelope.ztd (Sable Antelope) was an official animal, I recommend putting that in ZT's Updates folder. The only ".ztd" to use from Tyc_Res_Snowy_Stuff_Pack.zip is TycResSnowyStuffPackCombined.ztd. In CC, that should go in ZT's dlupdate folder. In CC, all of the ".ztd" files from the other ".zip" files should also go in the dlupdate folder.

Current ThisIsZooTopia.zoo date: February 6, 2002
Current ztd dates:
- antelope.ztd: November 16, 2001

- flagpack.ztd: November 20, 2025
- "Coca Cola Vending Machine.ztd": November 21, 2025
- caribbeanflamingo.ztd: November 22, 2025
- PopcornVendor.ztd: November 22, 2025
- amerigator.ztd: November 23, 2025
- ztu_redwolf.ztd: November 24, 2025
- 145260_ZooUnlimited_Waterbuffalo.ztd: November 25, 2025
- Emu.ztd: November 25, 2025
- Westgrey-beta1.ztd: November 25, 2025
- 129726_TycResBrasslamp.ztd: November 26, 2025
- 134957_TycResClockPost.ztd: November 26, 2025
- tycres_gaslamp.ztd: November 26, 2025
- TycResElegantStatue.ztd: November 26, 2025
- TycResSnowyStuffPackCombined.ztd (and the 11 accompanying Singles): November 26, 2025

Zip sizes:
- 129726_TycResBrasslamp.zip: 7.94 KB
- 134957_TycResClockPost.zip: 7.25 KB
- amerigator.zip: 19.9 KB
- antelope.zip: 1.38 MB
- caribbean.zip: 531 KB
- emu.zip: 1.30 MB
- flagpack.zip: 697 KB
- greykang.zip: 1.06 MB
- PopcornVendor.zip: 48.3 KB
- Tyc_Res_Snowy_Stuff_Pack.zip: 421 KB
- tycres_gaslamp.zip: 7.28 KB
- TycResElegantStatue.zip: 11.1 KB
- waterbuf.zip: 1.26 MB
- zootopia.zip: 325 KB
- ztu_redwolf.zip: 1.23 MB
- ztu-coca-cola-vending-machine.zip: 53.0 KB

Download zootopia.zip (ThisIsZooTopia.zoo) here.

Download antelope.zip (Sable Antelope) here.

Download ztu-coca-cola-vending-machine.zip (Coca Cola Machine) here.
Download PopcornVendor.zip (Popcorn Stand) here.

Download amerigator.zip (American Alligator) here.
Download caribbean.zip (Caribbean Flamingo) here.
Download emu.zip (Emu) here.
Download greykang.zip (Western Grey Kangaroo) here.
Download waterbuf.zip (Water Buffalo) here.
Download ztu_redwolf.zip (Red Wolf) here.

Download flagpack.zip (United States Flag and 21 others not used by this zoo) here.
Download 129726_TycResBrasslamp.zip (Tycoon Resource Brass Lamp) here.
Download 134957_TycResClockPost.zip (Tyc Res Clock Post) here.
Download tycres_gaslamp.zip (Tyc Res Gas lamp) here.
Download TycResElegantStatue.zip (Tyc Res Elegant Statue) here.

Download Tyc_Res_Snowy_Stuff_Pack.zip (Tyc Res Snowy Dolphin Topiary, Tyc Res Snowy Llama Topiary, Tyc Res Snowy Mulberry Tree, Tyc Res Snowy Pine, and 7 others not used by this zoo) here.

Savage Skull Eatery

ZooTek Phoenix

Click Site name to reach the download

Author: SavyKet

Keywords: Restaurant, Halloween

Date Released: 26 November 2025
Current HalEatsSavageSkull_SavyKet.ztd dated 14 September 2025

File Size: 132.53 kB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Hungry guests can grab a Spooky Combo Meal at this macabre Savage Skull Eatery by SavyKet.
This building is two stories tall and can accommodate several guests at a time.
A SavyKet Production (Savannahjan & Cricket)

Wedding Gazebos

ZooTek Phoenix

Click Site name to reach the download

Author: toodlepops

Keywords: gazebo, Valentine's Day

Date Released: 22 November 2025
Current ztd dates:
     - tpGazeboWeddingLarge.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazeboWeddingSmallRound.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazeboWeddingSmallSquare.ztd: July 8, 2025
     - tpGazebosWedding_Combined.ztd: July 10, 2025

File Size: 182.74 kB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: If any of your zoo guests are "tying the knot" during their visit, use these lovely wedding gazebos by toodlepops to make their ceremonies extra memorable.
Gazebos included: Large Wedding Gazebo, Small Round Wedding Gazebo, Small Square Wedding Gazebo
A combined .ztd file and a folder of the single .ztd files are available.

ZZ Foliage - Stand of Fall Trees by Z.Z. -Foliage Toggle

ZooTek Phoenix

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Author: Z.Z.

Keywords: Autumn, Fall

Date Released: 19 November 2025
Current ZZ_F_Stand_Of_Fall_Trees_Toggle.ztd dated 2 November 2025

File Size: 95.14 kB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: One full square of fall color trees as requested.
This is based on Z.Z.'s original Stand of Fall Trees.
It is now configured to appear and disappear when the Foliage toggle (Ctrl F) is used.
Enjoy! :D

The Flag Pack was updated November 20, 2025 by Jay to use the same number of frames and animation speed in all 4 views for each flag, to correct the direction of 1 purchase menu icon, to remove unnecessary files and configuration lines, to correct some typos, and to add a German translation to the US Flag (since it was available in another version) while still using English for non-German versions of ZT.

Charming Gazebos

ZooTek Phoenix

Click Site name to reach the download

Author: toodlepops

Keywords: gazebo

Date Released: 21 November 2025
Current ztd dates:
     - tpGazeboAmber.ztd: July 4, 2025
     - tpGazeboBlue.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazeboBrown.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazeboGold.ztd: July 5, 2025
     - tpGazeboGreen.ztd: July 4, 2025
     - tpGazeboPink.ztd: July 4, 2025
     - tpGazeboPurple.ztd: July 5, 2025
     - tpGazeboRed.ztd: July 6, 2025
     - tpGazeboSkyBlue.ztd: July 5, 2025
     - tpGazeboSpringGreen.ztd: July 6, 2025
     - tpGazeboXmas.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazeboYellow.ztd: July 7, 2025
     - tpGazebosCharming_Combined.ztd: July 10, 2025

File Size: 606.11 kB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Decorate your zoo with these charming striped gazebos by toodlepops.
These were a request from fountain.
Gazebo colors included:
Amber, Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Sky Blue, Spring Green, Yellow, Christmas
A combined .ztd file and a folder of the single .ztd files are available.

Halloween Gazebos

ZooTek Phoenix

Click Site name to reach the download

Author: toodlepops

Keywords: gazebo, Halloween

Date Released: 20 November 2025
Current ztd dates:
     - tpGazeboBlackWhite.ztd: July 9, 2025
     - tpGazeboOrange.ztd: July 3, 2025
     - tpGazeboSpooky.ztd: July 3, 2025
     - tpGazebosHalloween_Combined.ztd: July 10, 2025

File Size: 280.35 kB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description:  Decorate the Halloween-themed areas of your zoo with these spooky gazebos by toodlepops.
These were a request from fountain.
Gazebos included: Black and White, Orange, Spooky
A combined .ztd file and a folder of the single .ztd files are available.

Flea - Der Floh

ZTCDD

Click Site name to reach the download

Author: iamazootycoon

Keywords: insect

Original Date Released at ZTABC: May 3, 2009
Updated January 8, 2026 by Epik with some additional changes by Jay. It was updated to have it not appear to move backwards, to add an English translation while still keeping the German translation, to adjust the German animal info for spacing and to not include things that are only meaningful on web sites, to have the young be fleas instead of bison, to change the Location from North America to Many, to have the preferred object tooltip appear for females and young, to have it not dislike itself, to have it not use sounds instead of using bison sounds, to give ZT more time to see if it was shot with a tranquilizer dart, and to remove unnecessary files and configuration lines.
Current flea.ztd dated 8 January 2026

File Size: 39 kb

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: The Flea animal for ZT is the first work by iamazootycoon. Its graphics are somewhat limited.

Note: Original zip name iamazootycoon_der_floh.zip

Colobus Monkey



Author: JohnT
Keywords: primates, apes
Originally Released at Zoo Tycoon and More: 6 Feb 2012
Current ColobusMonkeybyJT.ztd dated 5 March 2012
File Size: 1.33 mb
Compatibility: All Game Versions
Description: Thank you for downloading the Colobus Monkey. This animal was requested by the Sagebrush Kid. These playful black and white primates will add variety to your zoo exhibits.  And, the young are all white until grown.
For Additional info and exhibit guide click Here
Click to Download ColobusMonkeybyJT.zip

Hamadryas Baboon



Author: JohnT
Keywords: real animal, primate
Originally Released at Zoo Tycoon and More: 30 May 2011
Current HamadryasBaboonbyJT.ztd dated 30 May 2011
File Size: 2.43 mb
Compatibility: All Game Versions
Description: Thank you for downloading the Hamadryas Baboon. These cute primates will enjoy entertaining your zoo guests as they romp around their well suited habitat.
Thank you to Fern and Jay for their invaluable encouragement guidance, and expertise. And, thanks to in game testers, Caddie and Pukkie, at DD.
For Additional info and exhibit guide click Here
Click to Download HamadryasBaboon_byJT.zip

Additional info:

MultiColorPlateobyJT.ztd              uca: C79C60AF dated 30 May 2011

Results From Configuration Checking:

C79C60AF.uca date: Mon May 30 21:39:44 2011
No Errors or Warnings to show.
Animal Type: C79C60AF

Multicolored Plateosaurus


Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Deciduous Forest; Location: Europe; Era: Triassic
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 97.
Preferred shelter: Dinosaur Cave (DD).
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.
Cannot be used in original Zoo Tycoon: cKeeperFoodType (8) is not 0 to 5.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Wild Olive Tree, Elm Tree, Pacific Dogwood Tree, Cherry Tree, Maple Tree
Thornless Mesquite Tree, Birch Tree, Trembling Aspen Tree, Globe Willow Tree
Japanese Maple Tree, Deciduous Bush, Weeping Willow Tree, White Oak Tree
Broadleaf Bush, Gingko Tree (DD), Glossopteris Tree (DD), Magnolia Tree (DD)
Monkey Puzzle Tree (DD), Bonsai (CC), Snowbell Tree (CC)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Large Rock - 1, Large Rock - 2, Large Rock - 3, Large Rock - 4
Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Small Rock - 7, Small Rock - 8
Small Rock - 9, Deciduous Forest Rock - Formation

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-3 with 100 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 200 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 200 grid squares):
170 Deciduous Floor, 10 Grass, 20 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 200 grid squares):
12 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Magnolia Tree (DD)
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 12 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 200 grid squares):
16 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.