Let’s Build a Zoo, developed by Springloaded and published by No More Robots, is a charming zoo management sim on Steam where creativity meets chaos. Players design elaborate zoological parks, construct enclosures, manage visitors, and employ staff such as vets and zookeepers. Unique to the experience is DNA splicing—enabling you to combine animals into fantastical hybrids like PandOwls or Giraffelephants using intuitive tools.
Over time, your park grows not just in size but complexity. You recruit themed staff, unlock diverse animal breeds, and navigate life events or ethical dilemmas driven by AI choices. Every decision—whether managing budgets, optimizing habitat flow, or balancing public services—affects visitor satisfaction and park ratings. As your zoo expands, strategy and aesthetics become equally important.
Players have access to over 500 real-themed animals, and DNA tools allow combinations stretching into hundreds of thousands of possible variations. Whether you prefer perfect exhibit design or assembling absurd creature hybrids, the game offers deep sandbox management balanced with whimsical creativity.
The official Let’s Build a Zoo Discord server serves as the primary community hub for fresh ideas and feedback. It’s regularly referenced on the official website and Steam page for suggestions, bug reports, and roadmap input. Within Discord’s channels, players share zoo blueprints, splicing ideas, and aesthetic concepts. Developers use the server to announce upcoming DLCs like Aquarium Odyssey and Dinosaur Island, host build challenges, and collect player suggestions directly for future update.
The game has received consistently very positive reviews on Steam, praised for its relaxing yet addictive core gameplay loop. Players especially appreciate the customization depth and creative freedom, though larger zoos can occasionally induce performance hiccups—something the devs actively monitor with community feedback through the Discord channel.
