I've said this same thing numerous times. There's so many old games I get nostalgic for and can never find them. Gog.com sometimes has older games. I think I got RCT 1 on there years ago.
i just downloaded this torrent
https://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3290893/Zoo_Tycoon_Complete_Edition
its the only place i found too, just get a way too virtual mount the bin and put the correct crack for the versions installed
The second one still seems to be available on Amazon, but for some reason it doesn't show up when you search through Amazon. I typed in "zoo tycoon 2 download" on Google and the page appeared.
But I got a "new" copy of it on Amazon. Idk if that makes a difference since I'm not techie. Could be possible that it's optimized to run on newer PC's. But, like I said I know nothing about how all that works. It never hurts to try using an older copy. I would just hate for you to be let down.
Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection - PC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000A2TPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IFSbCbFZ4Z3W6
I bought it when it was only $25 (or something) and looks like people are scalping it.
To buy it legally it’s available on Amazon Digital downloads just remember to click autorun when the files are downloaded The Amazon Download (yes it’s an official way to get the game!)
You can buy zoo tycoon 2 digitally off Amazon, are you thinking of zoo tycoon 1?
EDIT: For anyone who sees this and needs it, here’s the digital download.
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM
I’ve written a step by step how to do it before. Here it is. Can’t guarantee that it still works:
Hi, I love this game as well!!! I used to play the ultimate collection version on an old windows computer! Now I have a MacBook as well, but I really wanted to play the game. I did a lot of research and tried several methods but this is what I did (I have only managed to get the base game, so no extinct animals and aquariums): First, install Wine, wine is a program which is used to run and use programs and games that normally only work on windows. Here is a link to the website were you can download it: http://winebottler.kronenberg.org . Now that you have the wine program on your computer you’re are going to need the files used to install the game onto your computer. Here is my Dropbox account were I have all the files necessary. download all these, and I would advise you to put them in a folder named “Zoo Tycoon 2” or something to keep things neat. Heres the link to the dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Zoo%20Tycoon%202 . Now that we have the files and the Wine program, we can start the installation. In the files that you downloaded from my Dropbox there is a file named “Setup.Exe”. If you double click the file after a moment a small window pops up. This is the wine program. There are two options there DO NOT CHANGE WHAT IT SELECTED! And press go. Now a (probably familiar) window pops up from zoo tycoon 2. Here up top choose the option “Install”, this will start the installation process. After the game is done installing and you want to play the game, run the “Setup.Exe” file again. Then again press “go” in the Wine program window that appears and have fun! I would advise you to move the “Setup.exe” onto your desktop so you can just open the game quickly everytime. If anything is unclear or if you have problems don’t be afraid to ask :)
There's this link to amazon in the sidebar of this subreddit on computer, but i have no clue if it's still in supply or not. Unfortunately it's no longer published online, and I believe there's no update on it from Microsoft
Download is on Amazon for twenty bucks, but for some reason it doesn't show up when I search through Amazon. Had to get to it through Google.
You can purchase a digital copy on Amazon if you're in the US
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Or purchase a used copy on Ebay.
Me neither. Seems really weird that it's only available in the US. But yeah, I bought this disc reader and a disc off of ebay and it works just fine: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01H3QNMHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_W3RVNFVXT561B30YYNJP_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&pldnSite=1
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Complete-Collection-PC/dp/B0012DPHKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_54?crid=35ST7D3RCWISP&keywords=zoo+tycoon+classic+pc&qid=1647182995&sprefix=zoo+tycoon+classic%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-54 it's currently unavailable, but it exists and probably has a download somewhere
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM Here is the only technically legal way to download the game although it costs twenty dollars it is the base game with all expansions. No mods no loopholes. Just remember to click autorun not the game icon to play for the first time! Hope this helps! This is how I got the game it is legit and I can run the game with no problems this is the only way to get the game now.
Hey man, I know this is old but I just happened to be checking out this subreddit after I bought the game myself from Amazon only 2 days ago. If you haven't managed to get it yet, here's the link. Note: Maybe it's not available in all countries?
​
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM
Or would it work with WineBottler installed if I purchased and downloaded using this amazon link that has been going around?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QNZ1HM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iOqhCbJE1WQ7E
(I am clearly desperate to waste my days off wallowing in nostalgia instead of being social and/or productive.)
If you're in the US, you can buy a digital download on Amazon. For some reason, it doesn't appear when you search through Amazon, you gotta get to it through Google.
Hey! This is about a month late, but here's a link to the ZT2 Amazon page. After you buy it, you can download it instantly! I just did this myself and it works perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM
You can get a mac version of ZT2 (no expansions unfortunately) on Amazon.
If you want to play with all the expansion packs and don't mind a bit of extra work, you can use Bootcamp or some type of Windows VM. If you do this and don't have a disk drive, you might want to get a downloadable version of the game (Here's a link to one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM ) otherwise you're may have problems.
Good luck!
There is a mac version of ZT2 available to download on Amazon. Unfortunately, it has no expansion packs.
If you want to play with expansions, you'll need to put in a little more time and effort and get a Windows VM or do Bootcamp (go to Apple website for info on Bootcamp). Here's the link to the downloadable game on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM
Best of luck!
I rediscovered Zoo Tycoon 2 when I found that Amazon sold the downloadable version .. It was like rediscovering an old, dear friend!
https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Tycoon-Ultimate-Collection-Download/dp/B075QNZ1HM
HBD ZT2!
I could not find a legal way to own the first game but you can buy the digital ultimate collection of the sequel. Zoo Tycoon 2 Ultimate Animal Collection
Still seems to be there, but for some reason it doesn't show up when I search for it through Amazon. Had to go through Google.
This might help:
External CD Drive,Ploveyy USB 2.0 External DVD-Reader with CD-RW Burner Drive Drive For Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win 7/Win 8/Win 10 Notebook PC Desktop Computer,Plug and Play (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKSPXFR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZnPwAbHSP5XGD