Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:55 pm
This is my very first time joining a forum. I am very excited b/c this seems like a nice place with tons of nice people. Now let me tell how I came to love Zoo Tycoon.
I will have to admit before I played zoo tycoon I was not much of an animal lover. I saw them as these scary, smelly things. In fact it would probably be more correct to say I absolutly hated animals. Not only that but I got scared to death if even a dog or cat approached me.
I was searching for something off of downloads.com a few months ago and I cant seem to remember what I was looking for now. But anyway, I came across the demo version of Zoo Tycoon. It seemed interesting enough, something to pass the time with. Plus the animals couldn't hurt me was a big bonus lol. Once I started that I was hooked! Never a person to play pc games either. I went out and bought the actual game and was amazed at all the animals, buildings, scenery etc... coompared to the demo version. It took up very most of my pc time.
After a while I needed to see some screenshots to get ideas and see how my zoos were holding up to others. I typed in zoo tycoon and found all these fansite, forums and more dowloads!!! I was so psyched. I had no idea Zoo Tycoon had such a huge following I have never even heard of the game before. Now theres a going to be a number 2? I have barely played my complete collection but im excited.
Now I am anxious to go to my first zoo! Yes I am 20 yrs old and never been to a zoo before (sad). I was from ontario and had 2 great zoos within an hour from me. The Toronto Zoo and African Lion Safri. Never had the urge to go. I am currently in Atlanta, GA now and the b/f is taking me to my first zoo tommorrow, Zoo Atlanta!!! Im not sure how big it is or what not just hoping to see lots of animals I have now come to love from the game.
Phew! A long introduction. I hope some peopel didnt get discouraged and read most of it. I look forward to meeting everyone here and just hope I am welcome. I'll Let you know tommorrow how my first zoo experience went!!!
later
I will have to admit before I played zoo tycoon I was not much of an animal lover. I saw them as these scary, smelly things. In fact it would probably be more correct to say I absolutly hated animals. Not only that but I got scared to death if even a dog or cat approached me.
I was searching for something off of downloads.com a few months ago and I cant seem to remember what I was looking for now. But anyway, I came across the demo version of Zoo Tycoon. It seemed interesting enough, something to pass the time with. Plus the animals couldn't hurt me was a big bonus lol. Once I started that I was hooked! Never a person to play pc games either. I went out and bought the actual game and was amazed at all the animals, buildings, scenery etc... coompared to the demo version. It took up very most of my pc time.
After a while I needed to see some screenshots to get ideas and see how my zoos were holding up to others. I typed in zoo tycoon and found all these fansite, forums and more dowloads!!! I was so psyched. I had no idea Zoo Tycoon had such a huge following I have never even heard of the game before. Now theres a going to be a number 2? I have barely played my complete collection but im excited.
Now I am anxious to go to my first zoo! Yes I am 20 yrs old and never been to a zoo before (sad). I was from ontario and had 2 great zoos within an hour from me. The Toronto Zoo and African Lion Safri. Never had the urge to go. I am currently in Atlanta, GA now and the b/f is taking me to my first zoo tommorrow, Zoo Atlanta!!! Im not sure how big it is or what not just hoping to see lots of animals I have now come to love from the game.
Phew! A long introduction. I hope some peopel didnt get discouraged and read most of it. I look forward to meeting everyone here and just hope I am welcome. I'll Let you know tommorrow how my first zoo experience went!!!
later
Though I have always been an animal lover, Zoo Tycoon has taught me so much about the animal kingdom in general and I am very thankful for that, so it's great that it is helping you to overcome your fears. Welcome to the site and enjoy your stay, you'll love it. 
Have fun at the zoo, too.
Welcome to the lounge, Bengal! Hope you have a great time at the zoo tomarrow.
It's a shame that you couldn't get to a zoo but I would highly recommend it! There are loads of beautiful and interesting creatures on our planet. Glad to have you here and remember to enjoy yourself