The Compost Heap - Animal Fact Listings

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G= Grass S= Sand D= Dirt R= Rocks
GR= Grey Rock SG= Savannah Grass RF= Rain Forest T= Trees
BR= Brown Rock SN= Snow
DF= Deciduous Forest SW= Salt Water This key shows abbreivations for Habitat
CF= coniferous Forest FW= Fresh Water Settings Below.

Management: Each animal is given a grade (Default animals' grade taken from Sybex Official Strategy Guide), of how easy they are to care for:
A = Very Easy B = Easy C= Average C-= Slightly Difficult D= Somewhat Difficult F= Difficult F-=Very Difficult

Name Attractiveness Cost # of Shelter Mgt. Tiles per Animal Suitability

Habitat Settings Animals Favorite Trees

African Elephant 50 2,500.00 2-6 Elephant Shelter C- 50 65%

65% SG, 10%D, 10%S, 15%FW, 2%R, 5%F Baobab, Yellow Fever Acacia, Thorn Bush

Olive Baboon 10 900.00 3-20 Concrt./Wooden Hse D 15 70%

90%SG, 10%D, 4%R, 15%F Baobab, Thorn Bush

Plains Zebra 5 800.00 3-20 Lean-to A 15 50%

95%SG, 5%FW Savannah Grass, Umbrella Acacia

Black Rhinoceros 10 1,200.00 1-2 Stable B 50 70%

85%SG, 10%D, 5%FW, 2%R, 9%F Umbrella Acacia, Thorn Bush

Thomson's Gazelle 5 500.00 3-25 Lean-to A 15 50%

95%SG, 5%FW, 1%R, 2%F Savannah Grass

Common Wildebeest 5 1,000.00 3-25 Lean-to B 15 60%

80%SG, 10%D, 7%S, 3%FW, 1%R, 2%F Savannah Grass, White Thorn Acacia

Giraffe 25 1,600.00 2-10 Giraffe Shelter C 35 70%

83%SG, 10%D, 5%S, 2%FW, 1%R, 13%F Umbrella Acacia, Baobab

African Buffalo 5 1,200.00 2-10 Stable C 20 70%

 80%SG, 10%D, 5%S, 5%FW, 5%F, 0%R Savannah Grass

Hippopotamus 50 1,200.00 2-10 None D 35 70%

70%FW, 15%SG, 15%D, 1%R, 1%F Water Reed, Thorn Bush, Acacia Tree

Lion 30 700.00 3-10 Rock Cave B 20 70%

83%SG, 10%D, 5%S, 2%FW, 1%R, 13%F Umbrella Thorn, Baobab

Cheetah 20 1,600.00 1-3 Rock Cave D 50 70%

90%SG, 10%D, 2%R, 2%F Thorn Bush

Leopard 40 1,100.00 1-2 Rock Cave C 35 90%

70%SG, 20%RF, 5%D, 5%FW, 6%R, 15%F Baobab, White Thorn Acacia

Spotted Hyena 15 1,200.00 3-15 Rock Cave C 20 80%

75%SG, 10%D, 10%S, 5%FW, 1%R, 2%F Umbrella Thorn

Greater Flamingo 10 750.00 2-20 None B 15 70%

60%FW, 20%D, 10%SG, 10%S, 3%R, 6%F Water Reed

Ostrich 5 1,100.00 2-12 Lean-to B 20 60%

90%SG, 5%D, 5%FW, 2%R, 3%F Savannah Grass, Thorn Bush

African Warthog 10 600.00 2-6 Burrow B 20 70%

70%D, 20%SG, 5%S, 5%FW, 6%R, 2%F Thorn Bush, Savannah Grass

Red Kangaroo 25 600.00 1-3 Lean-to A 20 60%

60%SG, 30%D, 8%S, 2%FW, 2%R, 4%F Hard Quandong, Eucalyptus, Grass Tree

American Bison 10 1,500.00 3-10 Stable C 20 70%

95%G, 5%FW, 3%R, 3%F Broadleaf Bush

Black Bear 20 850.00 1-3 Rock Cave C 35 70%

60%DF, 30%CF, 6%G, 4%FW, 7%R, 20%F Trembling Aspen, White Oak, Birch Maple

Moose 25 700.00 1-3 Stable B 20 75%

 50%DF, 20%CF, 20%G, 10%FW, 2%R, 14%F Weeping Willow, White Oak

Siberian Tiger 30 1,000.00 2-3 Rock Cave B 35 70%

40%CF, 40%SN, 15%GR, 5%FW, 2%R, 12%F Chinese Fir, Pine Shrub

Grizzly Bear 35 1,000.00 1-3 Rock Cave C 50 70%

60%CF, 30%DF, 10%FW, 7%R, 20%F Yellow Cedar, Western Red Cedar, White Spruce

Gray Wolf 10 900.00 4-20 Rock Cave D 35 80%

50%CF, 25%G, 20%DF, 5%FW, 1%R, 12%F White Spruce, Lodge Pine, Yellow Cedar

Mandrill 12 1,300.00 3-20 Concrete/Wood Hse D 15 80%

85%RF, 10%G, 5%D, 4%R, 15%F Elephant Ear Tree

Chimpanzee 15 1,500.00 3-15 Concrete/Wood Hse C 15 70%

85%RF, 10%G, 5%D, 4%R, 20%F Orchid Tree

Lowland Gorilla 25 2,500.00 2-10 Concrete/Wood Hse F 20 85%

70%RF, 20%G, 10%D, 6%R, 15%F Elephant Ear Tree

Okapi 50 1,800.00 1-2 Lean-to F 20 80%

85%RF, 8%G, 5%D, 1%R, 20%F Orchid Tree, Rainforest Bush

White Bengal Tiger 70 1,500.00 2-3 Rock Cave C 35 70%

70%RF, 15%G, 10%FW, 5%D, 4%R, 20%F Mangrove, Rainforest Fern

Bengal Tiger 50 800.00 1-2 Rock Cave B 35 70%

70%RF, 15%G, 10%FW, 5%D, 2%R, 20%F Mangrove, Rainforest Fern

Black Leopard 50 1,600.00 1-2 Rock Cave D 20 90%

85%RF, 10%G, 5%D, 6%R, 15%F Foxtail Palm, Mangrove

Clouded Leopard 40 1,800.00 1-2 Rock Cave D 35 90%

80%RF, 20%G, 5%D, 6%R, 15%F Mangrove, Rainforest Fern

Jaguar 25 1,100.00 1-2 Rock Cave D 20 90%

 75%RF, 13%D, 12%FW, 6%R, 20%F Kapok Tree, Ulmo Tree

Giant Anteater 10 600.00 1-3 Burrow B 15 70%

80%RF, 10%D, 8%G, 2%FW, 0%R, 12%F Ulmo Tree, llala Palm

Markhor 10 1,400.00 2-7 Lean-to C 20 90%

60%GR, 30%SN, 5%G, 5%FW, 8%R, 2%F Himal. Birch, Himal. Pine

Snow Leopard 55 2,400.00 1-2 Snowy Rock Cave F 35 90%

60%SN, 30%GR, 10%BR, 10%R, 1%F Himal. Pine

Giant Panda 90 5,000.00 1-2 Panda Cave F- 20 70%

80%CF, 8%G, 5%GR, 5%SN, 2%FW, 2%R, 13%F Bamboo, Himal. Birch, Himal. Pine

Ibex 25 625.00 3-10 Lean-to C 20 75%

70%GR, 20%BR, 5%G, 5%FW, 7%R, 1%F Himal. Pine, Himal. Birch

Am. Bighorn Sheep 15 600.00 3-10 Lean-to C 20 50%

70%BR, 20%GR, 5%G, 5%FW, 7%R, 3%F Paper Birch, Western Larch

Polar Bear 50 1,500.00 1-3 Snowy Rock Cave C 35 70%

50%SN, 50%SW, 4%R, 0%F None

Arctic Wolf 15 1,150.00 4-20 Snowy Rock Cave C 35 85%

80%SN, 15%GR, 5%FW, 8%R, 0%F None

Emperor Penguin 15 1,100.00 2-16 Snowy Rock Cave C 15 70%

60%SW, 40%SN, 6%R, 0%F None

Gemsbok 10 900.00 3-15 Stable B 20 60%

70%S, 15%SG, 10%D, 5%FW, 2%R, 3%F Quiver Tree, Prickly Pear, Palm Tree

Dromedary Camel 10 900.00 1-10 Stable B 20 90%

88%S, 10%D, 2%FW, 1%R, 1%F Quiver Tree, Prickly Pear, Palm Tree
Saltwater Crocodile 60 1,500.00 2-3 None C 20 70%
80%SW, 20%D, 2%R, 8%F Lilly Pad, Water Reed

California Sea Lion 20 700.00 2-16 None D 35 70%

90%SW, 10%GR, 3%R, 6%F Water Lilly

Unicorn 90 6,000.00 2-4 Lean-to F 60 80%

80%DF, 10%G, 10%FW, 4%R, 15%F Weeping Willow, Japanese Maple, Cherry Tree

Triceratops 95 ### 2-10 None F- 50 85%

75%SG, 15%D, 5%S, 5%FW, 2%R, 9%F Grass Tree, Thorn Bush

*Official Microsoft Add-on Animals -

African Wild Dog 5 600.00 5-20 Burrow C 35 80%
75%SG, 10%D, 10%S, 5%FW, 2%R, 3%F Savannah Grass

Blackbuck 5 600.00 3-25 Lean To B 20 80%

95%SG, 5%FW, 3%R, 7%F Khejri Tree

Bongo 10 900.00 3-15 Stable C 20 85%

70%SG, 20%G, 10%D, 4%R, 12%F Elephant Ear Tree

Asian Elephant 40 1,500.00 2-12 Elephant Shelter B 40 80%

60%RF, 20%FW, 20%G, 3%R, 11%F Foxtail Palm

Asian Black Bear 20 1,100.00 1-3 Rock Cave D 45 85%

50%CF, 26%GR, 24%SN, 7%R, 20%F Himal. Pine

Mountain Lion 20 700.00 1-2 Rock Cave B 30 85%

70%BR, 18%GR, 7%G, 5%FW, 7%R, 5%F Sage Bush

Magnet 50 1,500.00 1-3 Snowy Rock Cave C 35 70%

50%SN, 50%SW, 4%R, 0%F None

Reindeer 45 400.00 6-15 Stable F 30 80%

 76%SN, 15%G, 9%GR Spruce Tree, Christmas Tree

Yeti 90 ### 1-3 Snowy Rock Cave D 85 80%

90%SN, 10%GR None
e to care for:
F-=Very Difficult
 Zoo Tycoon Formula Spreadsheet by the Compost Heap

General Layout:

Animal Name Animal Group

Fence Short/Tall Width by Length Fence Cost
Terrain See Terrain Key Below Terrain Cost
Tree See Tree Note Below to understand tree codes Tree Cost
Rock Rock Type Amount of Rocks in exhibit Rock Cost
Shelter Type of Shelter Shelter Cost
Elevtn. See Elevation Note Below Elevation Cost
Animal Number of Animals Cost Per Animal: Animal Cost
What this combination will Total Cost: Total Cost
yield in suitability Cost Per Animal: Totoal Cost/Number of Animals

Animal Name: Name of the Animal

Animal Group: Animals are divided into 10 groups in zoo tycoon:

Savannah 17
Grassland 1
Deciduous 2
Coniferous 3
Rainforest 10 Note: Mystery Animals, the Unicorn and Triceratops,
Highland 5 belong to the deciduous and savannah groups,
Polar 3 respectavly, but Microsoft puts these animals in a speical
Desert 2 category to denote the fact that they have to be unlocked.
Saltwater 2
Mystery 2
Total: 47

Fence: All formulas are given with square fences (with 1 exception), so the width and length values
are given. NOTE: the dimension of your exhibit has NO effect on the animal's suitability. A
1x50 exhibit is just as suitable as a 5x10 exhibit. Fences are either "Tall" or "Short". The
default value of the fence is Iron Bar and Short Iron Bar, but enter a different fence cost to
see how this adjusts exhibit costs on the formula sheets. The fence costs (and
recommended fences for each animal) are listed on the Fence Formulas tab.
Terrain: BR= Brown Rock/Stone $60.00 per tile
CF= Coniferous Forest $80.00 per tile
D= Dirt $20.00 per tile
DF= Deciduous Forest $80.00 per tile
FW= Fresh Water $30.00 per tile
G= Grass $40.00 per tile
GR= Grey Rock/Stone $60.00 per tile
RF= Rain Forest $50.00 per tile
S= Sand $30.00 per tile
SG= Savannah Grass $70.00 per tile
SN= Snow $100.00 per tile
SW= Salt Water $60.00 per tile

Note: Terrain Calculations in the formulas assume that ALL terrain the exhibit is standing on is unsuitable, and
everything has to be made (so, if you are building an exhibit on an area that already has rainforest for a
rainforest animal, the exhibit cost will be less then the formula's estimated cost for that exhibit).

Tree: 100% suitability in most animals can only be obtained by using the 'tree trick'. Trees that only take up one quarter of a
square (4 trees to a space) when bunched together on one square, increase suitability but does not anger the animal. It
is important that there are the right amount of trees on the proper number of spaces to repeat the formulas listed As an
example:

It is recommended that when building an exhibit for the olive baboon, that it's favorite tree is the Baobab.
When I put down Baobab's, I can only put 1 tree on each space (due to the Baobab's size). The Olive baboon
complains when I put more then 7 Baobab trees in its exhibit, but with 7 Baobab trees, the suitability is in the
low 90's. However, if I use Thorn Bushes, I can put down 4 of them on their own space, and put 12 thorn
bushes in three spaces (4 bushes per space). The Game counts the 12 thorn bushes as only 3 spaces, so it
does not penalize me for having more foilage, but I get 100% suitability. This is due to the way the animal was
"made." (This makes sense after reading the APE editor manual).

x/100 # of spaces that have 4 trees/tile (I.e. 3/100 is 12 trees on 3 spaces)

x/75 # of spaces that have 3 trees/tile (I.e. 5/75 is 15 trees on 5 spaces)
x/50 # of spaces that have 2 trees/tile (I.e. 2/50 is 4 trees on 2 spaces)
x/25 # of spaces that has 1 tree/tile (I.e. 7/25 is 7 trees on 7 spaces)
X # of spaces that have "large trees" on them (I.e. baobab 4 is 4 baobab trees on 4 spaces)
Rock: Type of Rocks in the exhibit, the rocks are listed line by line
Note: Due to the fact that there are two types of "Small Rock" and "Small Snowy Rock", the terms "SM" (small) and "EX SM" (extra
small) are used, extra small being the cheaper of the two. In most instances, it makes no difference in the animals suitability if you
use small rocks or extra small rocks. Consider this more of a "cosmetic feature" that, if you have the money, can alternate between
the two.

Shelter: In most cases, the cheapest shelter is used for the animal, without angering it (see: no sad face). 99% of the time, the shelter has
no impact on suitability when you are in the mid-high 90's. In some cases, you can have 100% suitability without even having a
shelter. However, an animal's shelter DOES affect its happiness, so in most cases, it is probably better to use the animal's preferred
shelter (Note: the Giant Panda Needs a Panda Cave to reach 100% suitability).

Elevation:

It is very difficult to document hills and valleys (see: sloped hills, smooth valleys). So elevation is given in cliff levels. Most of the
time, cliffs are cheaper then hills ($8/level of cliff compared to $32 for a small hill, where the hill exponenantly increases in cost). All
animals that like elevation can have 100% suitable exhibits by following these formulas, however from an asetics point of view, I
would recommend trying to use the hill tool to make your exhibit look a bit better (Some of the exhibits, when using the cliff tool
exclusivley, start to look like a level in Q-bert (see the Marhkor zoo file)). Also, most of the time, hills can be tuned to exact animal
specifications, which can mean less trees/rocks purchased for the exhibit. Remember, too, that your zookeeper needs to get in the
exhibit to rake poo, and while the siberian tiger can jump 3 levels and do its buisness, your zookeeper can't, so always "staircase"
your hills when possible.

Example of Elevation:

Elevtn. Lvl 1: 5 - Lvl 2: 3 - Lvl 3: 3

Means: Go into the exhibit, and using the cliff tool, raise 5 spaces to the first "notch" or "level". Then,
take 3 spaces at ground level and raise them two levels (use spaces next to your level 1 spaces as a
guide). Find 3 more spaces at ground level and raise each of them three levels high.
Animal: Number of Animals the exhibit will hold and the cost of each animal. All semi-solitary animal exhibits are built to hold 2 animals.
Pack animal exhibits are designed to hold a minimum of 3 animals. Some instances, high suitability levels can only be achived by
building a larger exhibit, so to to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck, the number of animals in that exhibit is
increased to fit the larger exhibit size.

Note: Some people might criticize the additonal cost involved in making an exhibit that holds two animals when that animal is
perfectly happy alone. Some times, when you are low on space, the larger exhibit is not an option, but remember these formulas can
still help you (just divide everything in the formula in half). Building an exhibit that holds two animals compared to an individual
exhibit is a small cost that is quickly paid back: A 100% suitable exhibit means very happy animals, very happy animals mean high
reproduction chance. When the animals have a baby, the attractiveness alone will attract twice as many guests to that exhibit, the
babies are not seen as taking up space, untill they are fully grown. When they do become fully grown, you can sell the parents and
not have to worry about repopulating the exhibit.

Suitability:
This is the maximum achieved suitability for that animal. This does not mean that this suitability level can be reached another way,
however these formulas do represent the more cost effective ways to get this suitability level. A highly suitable exhibit greatly
increases animal happiness, which also affects reproduction chance, animal health, affect on guests, etc. Althought suitability and
happiness are related, one does not necessairly mean the other. Animal happiness, however, is based of many factors, including
random variables (some times animals "realize" they are in captivity and their happiness suffers, which can happen at any time,
regardless of other factors). Suitability, however is a static formula based on what is within the fence walls of the exhibit, and it can
be recreated, and repeated. Note: While lack of food affects animal happiness, it does not affect suitability for the exhibit. A large
amount of Poo DOES affect suitability, as much as 3 points, so if you are not at the suitability level you want to be, make sure the
exhibit gets a raking by your zookeeper.

Out of the 47 Default Animals, only 70% of these animals achieve a 100% suitability rating, the remaing 30% (14 animals) can only
achieve a suitability between 94-99. The reason why a good portion of these animals cannot achive 100% suitability is their
"resistance to the tree trick." Several variables define an animal, and in some instances a "tree count" variable and a "total
vegitation" variable conflict when using the tree trick. As an example, the Dromedary Camel approves of two fully filled spaces of
palm trees. When you go to put in a tree in the third space, the Dromedary Camel disapproves (red sad face). But, if you put 3 more
trees in that space, the Camel approves each of them! In the end, the camel will give 9 approvals for each disapproval for 3 more
spaces (before he begins disapproving every tree addition). The Camel does not want those 6 spaces filled with trees, however,
"foilage spaces" are only allocated at the first tree, so when the 3 additional trees go into that space, there is no penality deducted,
only suitability points. The overall effect is a space that adds two more suitable trees to the exhibit (the first tree cancelling out one of
the other
trees). This is why the 'tree trick' is considered a bug in many circles. The end result is that due to the approval/disaproval
cancellation, you lose those 6 points you need to get 100% suitable. For animals like these, the only thing you can do is make sure
that exhibit size, terrain percentages, etc. are all at their most effective level. In the end, a 94% suitable exhibit will meet any
scenario goal, and do a pretty good job of keeping the animal happy. If you ever do find a formula that gives a higher level of
suitablity for an animal listed here, please contact us!
 Zoo Tycoon Formula Sheet - Default Animals

See the FAQ Sheet (use excel tabs at bottom of screen), to see a key and help info

Change these numbers and the fence cost will update automatically

Tall Fence: 180 /per fence unit Short Fence: 120 /per fence unit

African Elephant Savannah Olive Baboon Savannah

Fence Tall 10 by ### 7200 Fence Tall 5 by 10 5400
Terrain 10D, 10S, 15FW, 65SG 5500 Terrain 5D, 45SG 3250
Tree Thorn Bush 9/100 720 Tree Thorn Bush 3/100, 4/25 320
Rock Ex Sm Rock 8 440 Rock Ex Sm Rock 8 440
Shelter Sm Elephant Shelter 500 Shelter Concrete Shelter 175
Animal 2 2500 5000 Animal 3 900 2700
Total Cost: $19,360.00 Total Cost: $12,285.00
Suitability: 95% Cost Per Animal: $9,680.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $4,095.00

Plains Zebra Savannah Black Rhinoceros Savannah

Fence Tall 5 by ### 5400 Fence Short 10 by 10 4800
Terrain 3FW, 47SG 3380 Terrain 5FW, 10D, 85SG 6300
Tree Tall Grass 3/100 900 Tree Umbrella Thorn 5/100, 4/25 5040
Rock Ex Sm Rock 4 220 Rock Ex Sm Rock 8 440
Shelter Lean to 450 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 3 @ 800 EA 2400 Animal 2 @ 1200 EA 2400
Total Cost: $12,750.00 Total Cost: $19,105.00
Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $4,250.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $9,552.50

Tomson's Gazelle Savannah Common Wildebeest Savannah

Fence Tall 6 by 9 5400 Fence Tall 6 by 9 5400
Terrain 3FW, 51SG 3660 Terrain 3FW, 3S, 5D, 43SG 3290
Tree Tall Grass 5/100 1500 Tree Thorn Acacia 5/100 3000
Rock Ex Sm Rock 6 330 Rock Ex Sm Rock 2 110
Shelter Lean to 450 Shelter Lean to 450
Animal 3 @ 500 EA 1500 Animal 3 @ 1000 EA 3000
Total Cost: $12,840.00 Total Cost: $15,250.00
Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $4,280.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,083.33

Giraffe Savannah African Buffalo Savannah

Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Short 8 by 5 3120
Terrain 2FW, 4S, 7D, 57SG 4310 Terrain 2FW, 2S, 4D, 32SG 2440
Tree Umbrella Thorn 1/100, 1/50, 7/25 2730 Tree Tall Grass 4/100 1200
Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165 Rock None 0
Shelter Sm Giraffe Shelter 500 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 1600 EA 3200 Animal 2 @ 1200 EA 2400
Total Cost: $17,025.00 Total Cost: $9,285.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $8,512.50 Suitability: 96% Cost Per Animal: $4,642.50
Hippopotamus Savannah Lion Savannah
Fence Short 7 by ### 4080 Fence Tall 8 by 5 4680
Terrain 10SG, 11D, 49FW 2390 Terrain 2FW, 2S, 4D, 32SG 2440
Tree Thorn Bush 7/100 560 Tree Umbrella Thorn 1/100,1/50,1/25 1470
Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165 Rock Ex Sm Rock 10 550
Shelter None Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 1200 EA 2400 Animal 2 @ 700 EA 1400
Total Cost: $9,595.00 Total Cost: $10,665.00
Suitability: 95% Cost Per Animal: $4,797.50 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,332.50

Cheetah Savannah Leopard Savannah

Fence Tall 10 by ### 7200 Fence Tall 7 by 10 6120
Terrain 10D, 90SG 6500 Terrain 4FW, 14RF, 49SG 4310
Tree Thorn Bush 6/100, 1/50 520 Tree Thorn Acacia 3/100, 1/50, 7/25 3150
Rock Ex Sm Rock 16 880 Rock Ex Sm Rock 17 935
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 1600 EA 3200 Animal 2 @ 1100 EA 2200
Total Cost: $18,425.00 Total Cost: $16,840.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $9,212.50 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $8,420.00

Spotted Hyena Savannah Greater Flamingo Savannah

Fence Tall 6 by ### 5760 Fence Short 8 by 8 3840
Terrain 3FW, 6D, 6S, 45SG 3540 Terrain 6S, 7SG, 13D, 38FW 2070
Tree Umbrella Thorn 3/100, 1/75 3150 Tree Water Reed 4/100 960
Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165 Rock Ex Sm Rock 5 275
Shelter Concrete Shelter 175 Shelter None 0
Animal 3 @ 1200 EA 3600 Animal 4 @ 750 EA 3000
Total Cost: $16,390.00 Total Cost: $10,145.00
Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $5,463.33 Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $2,536.25

Ostrich Savannah African Warthog Savannah

Fence Tall 4 by ### 5040 Fence Short 5 by 10 3600
Terrain 2D, 2FW, 36SG 2620 Terrain 3FW, 3S, 9SG, 35D 1510
Tree Tall Grass 3/100 900 Tree Thorn Bush 3/100 240
Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165 Rock Ex Sm Rock 12 660
Shelter Sm Lean To 250 Shelter Sm Burrow 200
Animal 2 @ 1100 EA 2200 Animal 2 @ 600 EA 1200
Total Cost: $11,175.00 Total Cost: $7,410.00
Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $5,587.50 Suitability: 97% Cost Per Animal: $3,705.00

Red Kangaroo Savannah American Bison Grassland

Fence Tall 5 by ### 5400 Fence Short 6 by 11 4080
Terrain 1FW, 4S, 15D, 30SG 2550 Terrain 3FW, 63G 2610
Tree Eucalyptus 3/100 2700 Tree Broadleaf Bush 4/100 1040
Rock Ex Sm Rock 4 220 Rock Ex Sm Rock 8 440
Shelter Sm Lean To 250 Shelter Concrete Shelter 175
Animal 2 @ 600 EA 1200 Animal 3 @ 1500 EA 4500
Total Cost: $12,320.00 Total Cost: $12,845.00
Suitability: 99% Cost Per Animal: $6,160.00 Suitability: 98% Cost Per Animal: $4,281.67
Black Bear Deciduous Moose Deciduous
Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Tall 4 by 10 5040
Terrain 3FW, 4G, 21CF, 42DF 5290 Terrain 4FW, 8CF, 8G, 20DF 2680
Tree Trembling Aspen 1/100, 4/25 Tree Weeping Willow 1/75, 5/25 1040
White Oak 3 Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165
Birch 1/100 5/25 3355 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Rock Ex Sm Rock 20 1100 Animal 2 @ 700 EA 1400
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Total Cost: $10,450.00
Animal 2 @ 850 EA 1700 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,225.00
Total Cost: $17,690.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $8,845.00

Siberian Tiger Coniferous Grizzly Bear Coniferous

Fence Tall 9 by 8 6120 Fence Tall 10 by 10 7200
Terrain 4FW, 11GR, 28CF, 29SN 5700 Terrain 10FW, 30DF, 60CF 7500
Tree Pine Bush 3/100, 6/25 1530 Tree Yellow Cedar 1/100, 1/50, 18/25 4060
Rock Sm Rock 6 450 Rock Coniferous Forest Rock 1
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Lg Rock 1 460
Elevtn. Lvl 1: 2 - Lvl 2: 2 48 Shelter Concrete Shelter 175
Animal 2 @ 1000 EA 2000 Elevtn. Lvl 1: 6 - Lvl 2: 2 68
Total Cost: $15,973.00 Animal 2 @ 1000 EA 2000
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $7,986.50 Total Cost: $21,463.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $10,731.50

Gray Wolf Coniferous Mandrill Rainforest

Fence Tall 7 by ### 9720 Fence Tall 5 by 9 +1 addl space 5400
Terrain 7FW, 35G, 28DF, 70CF 9450 Terrain 2D, 4G, 40RF 2200
Tree Spruce 4/100, 1/75 15/25 4930 Tree Elephant Ear 7/25 1295
Rock Lg Rock 3 450 Rock Stone Ruin 1 450
Shelter Concrete Shelter 175 Shelter Concrete Shelter 175
Animal 4 @ 900 EA 3600 Animal 3 @ 1300 EA 3900
Total Cost: $28,325.00 Total Cost: $13,420.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $7,081.25 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $4,473.33

Chimpanzee Rainforest Lowland Gorilla Rainforest

Fence Tall 5 by 9 5040 Fence Tall 5 by 8 4680
Terrain 2D, 5G, 38RF 2140 Terrain 4D, 8G, 28RF 1800
Tree Orchid Tree 9/25 1125 Tree Elephant Ear 6/25 1110
Rock Stone Ruin 1 450 Rock Stone Ruin 1 450
Shelter Concrete Shelter 175 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Elevtn. Lvl 1: 1 8 Elevtn. Lvl1: 6 48
Animal 3 @ 1500 EA 4500 Animal 2 @ 2500 EA 5000
Total Cost: $13,438.00 Total Cost: $13,213.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $4,479.33 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $6,606.50

Okapi Rainforest White Bengal Tiger Rainforest

Fence Tall 8 by 5 4680 Fence Tall 7 by 10 6120
Terrain 2D, 4G, 34RF 1900 Terrain 4D, 7FW, 10GR, 49RF 3140
Tree Orchid Tree 2/25 Tree Mangrove 1/100, 1/75, 1/25
Rainforest Bush 6/25 550 Rainforest Fern 4/100, 2/25 2050
Rock Sm Rock 1 75 Rock Stone Ruin 1 450
Shelter Sm Lean To 250 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 1800 EA 3600 Animal 2 @ 1500 EA 3000
Total Cost: $11,055.00 Total Cost: $14,885.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,527.50 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $7,442.50

Bengal Tiger Rainforest Black Leopard Rainforest

Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Tall 8 by 5 4680
Terrain 4D, 7FW, 10GR, 49RF 3140 Terrain 2D, 4G, 34RF 1900
Tree Mangrove 8/25 Tree Foxtail Palm 1/100, 1/50, 4/25 1200
Rainforest Fern 4/100, 2/25 2050 Rock Sm Rock 2
Rock Stone Ruin 1 450 Stone Ruin 1 600
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 800 EA 1600 Animal 2 @ 1600 EA 3200
Total Cost: $13,485.00 Total Cost: $11,705.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $6,742.50 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,852.50

Clouded Leopard Rainforest Jaguar Rainforest

Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Tall 4 by 10 5040
Terrain 14G, 56RF 3360 Terrain 5D, 6FW, 29RF 1630
Tree Mangrove 1/75, 9/25 1860 Tree Ulmo 3/100, 3/25 1800
Rock Sm Rock 1 Rock Ex Sm Rock 2
Stone Ruin 2 975 Stone Ruin 1 560
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125
Animal 2 @ 1800 EA 3600 Animal 2 @ 1100 EA 2200
Total Cost: $16,040.00 Total Cost: $11,355.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $8,020.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,677.50

Giant Anteater Rainforest Markhor Highland

Fence Short 3 by 11 3360 Fence Tall 4 by 10 5040
Terrain 1FW, 3D, 3G, 26RF 1510 Terrain 2FW, 2G, 12SN, 24GR 2750
Tree Ulmo 2/100, 2/25 1200 Tree Himal. Birch 1/100 500
Rock None 0 Rock Ex Sm Rock 13
Shelter Sm Burrow 200 Rock Formation 1 1315
Animal 2 @ 600 EA 1200 Shelter Lean To 250
Total Cost: $7,470.00 Elevtn. Lvl 1: 3 - Lvl 2: 3 - Lvl 3: 4 - Lvl 4: 3
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $3,735.00 Lvl 5: 2 - Lvl 6: 1 392
Animal 2 @ 1400 EA 2800
Total Cost: $13,047.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $6,523.50

Snow Leopard Highland Giant Panda Highland

Fence Tall 6 by ### 5760 Fence Tall 4 by 10 5040
Terrain 6BR, 18GR, 36SN 5040 Terrain 1FW, 2G, 2SN, 3GR, 32CF 3050
Tree Himal. Pine 4/100 1440 Tree Bamboo 5 2500
Rock Rock Formation 4 3335 Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165
Shelter Concrete Shelter 175 Shelter Panda Rock Cave 1200
Elevtn. Lvl 1: 5 - Lvl 2: 4 - Lvl 3: 3 - Lvl 4: 2 Elevtn. Lvl 1: 2 - Lvl 2: 5 - Lvl 3: 4 - Lvl 4: 1 224
Lvl 5: 1 280 Animal 2 @ 5000 EA 10000
Animal 2 @ 2400 EA 4800 Total Cost: $22,179.00
Total Cost: $20,830.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $11,089.50
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $10,415.00
Ibex Highland American Bighorn Sheep Highland
Fence Tall 6 by ### 5760 Fence Tall 6 by 10 5760
Terrain 3FW, 3G, 12BR, 42GR 3450 Terrain 3FW, 3G, 11GR, 43BR 3450
Tree Himal. Pine 3/100 2160 Tree Paper Birch 2/100 1000
Rock Ex Sm Rock 14 770 Rock Ex Sm Rock 17
Shelter Lean To 450 Rock Formation 6 4535
Elevtn. Lvl 1: 6 - Lvl 2: 5 - Lvl 3: 3 - Lvl 4: 3 Shelter Lean To 450
Lvl 5: 3 416 Elevtn. Lvl 1: 7 - Lvl 2: 2 - Lvl 3: 2 - Lvl 4: 4
Animal 3 @ 625 EA 1875 Lvl 5: 4 - Lvl 6: 2 - Lvl 7: 1 576
Total Cost: $14,881.00 Animal 3 @ 600 EA 1800
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $4,960.33 Total Cost: $17,571.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,857.00

Polar Bear Polar Arctic Wolf Polar

Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Tall 10 by 14 8640
Terrain 35SN, 35SW 5600 Terrain 8FW, 21GR, 111SN 12600
Tree None 0 Tree None 0
Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock ### Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock 52
Snowy Rock (Wall) 8 6725 Snowy Rock (Wall) 3 6000
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Shelter Lg Concrete Shelter 175
Animal 2 @ 1500 EA 3000 Animal 4 @ 1150 EA 4600
Total Cost: $21,570.00 Total Cost: $32,015.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $10,785.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $8,003.75

Emperor Penguin Polar Gemsbok Desert

Fence Short 5 by ### 4800 Fence Tall 6 by 10 5760
Terrain 30SN, 45SW 5700 Terrain 3FW, 7D, 9SG, 41S 2090
Tree None 0 Tree Palm 6/100 1800
Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock ### Rock Sm Rock 5 375
Snowy Rock (Wall) 6 5775 Shelter Concrete Shelter 175
Shelter Lg Concrete Shelter 175 Animal 3 @ 900 EA 2700
Animal 4 @ 1100 EA 4400 Total Cost: $12,900.00
Total Cost: $20,850.00 Suitability: 94% Cost Per Animal: $4,300.00
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,212.50

Dromedary Camel Desert Saltwater Crocodile Saltwater

Fence Short 6 by 11 4080 Fence Short 8 by 5 3120
Terrain 3FW, 5D, 58S 1930 Terrain 8D, 32SW 2080
Tree Palm 6/100 1800 Tree Water Lilly 2/100
Water Reed 1/100 520
Rock Ex Sm Rock 8 495 Rock Ex Sm Rock 3 165
Shelter Stable 500 Shelter None 0
Animal 3 @ 900 EA 2700 Animal 2 @ 1500 EA 3000
Total Cost: $11,505.00 Total Cost: $8,885.00
Suitability: 94% Cost Per Animal: $3,835.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $4,442.50

California Sea Lion Saltwater Triceratops Mystery

Fence Short 7 by ### 4080 Fence Tall 10 by 10 7200
Terrain 7GR, 63SW 4200 Terrain 5FW, 5S, 15D, 75SG 5850
Tree Water Lilly 3/100, 1/75 525 Tree Grass Tree 5/100, 1/50, 3/25 3125
Rock Ex Sm Rock 9 495 Rock Lg Rock 2 300
Shelter None 0 Shelter None 0
Animal 2 @ 700 EA 1400 Animal 2 @ 10000 EA 20000
Total Cost: $10,700.00 Total Cost: $36,475.00
Suitability: 98% Cost Per Animal: $5,350.00 Suitability: ### Cost Per Animal: $18,237.50
Unicorn Mystery
Fence Tall 15 by ### 10440
Terrain 21FW, 22G, 167DF 14870
Tree Weeping Willow 10/100
Cherry 5/100
Trembling Aspen 4/100
Birch 3/100
Pacific Dogwood 2/100
Japanese Maple 1/100, 1/25
Globe Willow 1/100 16155
Rock Lg Rock 3
Deciduous Forest Rock 1 660
Shelter Lean To 450
Animal 2 @ 6000 EA 12000
Total Cost: $54,575.00
Suitabili 100% Cost Per Animal: $27,287.50
 Zoo Tycoon Formula Sheet - Microsoft Add-On Animal Formulas

See the FAQ Sheet (use excel tabs at bottom of screen), to see a key and help info

Change these numbers and the fence cost will update automatically

Tall Fence: 180 /per fence unit Short Fence: 120 /per fence unit

African Wild Dog Savannah Blackbuck Savannah

Fence Tall 10 by ### 11160 Fence Tall 5 by 12
Terrain 11FW, 21D, 21S, 157SG 12370 Terrain 3FW, 57SG
Tree Savannah Grass 11/100 3300 Tree Khejri Tree 2/100, 2/25
Rock Ex Sm Rock 17 935 Rock Sm Rock 8
Shelter Lg Burrow 600 Shelter Lean To
Animal 6 @ 600 EA 3600 Animal 3 @ 600 EA
Total Cost: $31,965.00 Total Cost:
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,327.50 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal:

Bongo Rainforest Asian Elephant Rainforest

Fence Tall 6 by 11 6120 Fence Tall 8 by 10
Terrain 7D, 13G, 46SG 2960 Terrain 16FW, 16G, 48RF
Tree Elephant Ear 8 1480 Tree Foxtail Pal 2/100, 7/25
Rock Ex Sm Rock 5 Rock Stone Ruin 1
Jungle Rock 6 3275 Shelter Sm Elephant Shelter
Shelter Stable 500 Animal 2 @ 1500 EA
Animal 3 @ 900 EA 2700 Total Cost:
Total Cost: $17,035.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal:
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $5,678.33

Asian Black Bear Highland Mountain Lion Highland

Fence Tall 9 by ### 6840 Fence Tall 6 by 10
Terrain 22SN, 23GR, 45CF 7180 Terrain 3FW, 4G, 11GR, 42BR
Tree Himal. Pine 1/75, 17/2 3600 Tree Sage Bush2/100, 1/50
Rock Highland Rock 1 225 Rock Ex Sm Roc 16
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter
Elevtn: Lvl 1: 5 - Lvl 2: 4 - Lvl 3: 3 - Lvl 4: 2 Elevtn: Lvl 1: 6 - Lvl 2: 5 - Lvl 3: 4 - Lvl 4: 3
Lvl 5: 1 280 Lvl 5: 3
Animal 2 @ 1100 EA 2200 Animal 2 @ 700 EA
Total Cost: $20,450.00 Total Cost:
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $10,225.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal:
Magnet Polar Reindeer Polar
Fence Tall 7 by ### 6120 Fence Tall ### by 15
Terrain 35SN, 35SW 5600 Terrain 17GR, 27G, 136SN
Tree None 0 Tree Spruce Tre20/100
Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock 15 Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock 15
Snowy Rock (Wall) 8 6725 Shelter Stable 2
Shelter Sm Concrete Shelter 125 Animal 6 @ 400 EA
Animal 2 @ 1500 EA 3000 Total Cost:
Total Cost: $21,570.00 Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal:
Suitability: 100% Cost Per Animal: $10,785.00

Yeti Polar
Fence Tall 10 by ### 9720
Terrain 17GR, 153SN 16320
Tree None 0
Rock Ex Sm Snowy Rock 60
Snowy Rock (Wall) 5 8000
Shelter Snowy Rock Cave 600
Animal 2 @ ### EA 20000
Total Cost: $54,640.00
Suitability: 99% Cost Per Animal: $27,320.00
 Savannah
6120
4080
1650
600
450
1800
$14,700.00
$4,900.00

Rainforest
6480
3904
1800
450
500
3000
$16,134.00
$8,067.00

Highland
5760
3430
390
880
125
l 3: 4 - Lvl 4: 3
440
1400
$12,425.00
$6,212.50
 9720
15700
11600
1125
1000
2400
$41,545.00
$6,924.17
 The Compost Heap - Fence Formulas

Cost/unit Can be Can be Bash Strength (has Min Life Max Life Fence
of fence Jumped? Climbed? to be > then animals (in (in Life Value
Fence Type bash strength) months) months) (months)
Concrete 200 No No 300 21 53 37
Iron Bar 180 No No 290 20 50 35
Rock (window and non) 150 No Yes 280 20 50 35
Concrete Chain 150 No No 275 20 50 35
Plexiglass 150 No No 270 19 47 33
Wooden Slat (window and non) 110 No Yes 240 19 43 31
Post and Rail 90 No Yes 250 17 43 30
Stick Pole (window and non) 75 No Yes 225 17 43 30
Chain Link 70 No Yes 200 15 37 26

Low Concrete 125 Yes Yes 300 17 43 30

Low Iron Bar 125 Yes Yes 290 17 43 30
Low Rock 125 Yes Yes 280 17 43 30
Low Concrete Chain 125 Yes Yes 275 17 43 30
Low Plexiglass 125 Yes No 270 17 43 30
Low Wooden Slat 85 Yes Yes 240 17 43 30
Low Post and Rail 70 Yes Yes 250 16 40 28
Low Stick Pole 55 Yes Yes 225 16 40 28
Low Chain Link 45 Yes Yes 200 13 33 23
*sorted by Fence Life Value, then Bash Strength
Animals that can use Low fences:

Black Rhinoceros African Warthog Dromedary Camel

African Buffalo American Bison Saltwater Crocodile
Hippopotamus Giant Anteater California Sea Lion
Greater Flamingo Emperor Penguin