Name: Linda Currie     
Title: Senior Designer  
Responsible For: Lead Designer for Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species

What are “elevated paths” and how are they used in Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species?

Elevated paths are pretty much what they sound like… pathways that are elevated in the air. This allows you to provide raised walkways for your guests that are above your exhibits, giving them a completely new vantage point to view animals from. They also allow your guests to travel over areas that they otherwise couldn’t walk on… rivers, mountains, etc…  

  What were the initial goals for this feature?  Why did you decide to include this feature in Endangered Species?

On the most basic level we wanted to expand the content in Zoo Tycoon 2 to include more of the features that you might see when you visit a real zoo. By doing so, we introduced additional building options that players can use in their zoos. Aside from our interest in giving people the tools to make more varied zoos, the elevated paths are a feature that fans have long asked for. We were delighted to be able to answer that request!

How will elevated paths impact how players build their zoos and/or play the game?

Elevated paths really open up a lot of doors when building zoos. Now you can make large pools for your crocs or hippos and create elevated paths to extend over the large body of water. Before you might have had to divide the pool into two separate areas to make sure your guests had a good view.

Another benefit to using elevated paths is that animals will be less aware of guests who are viewing them from elevated paths. Because of this, they’ll likely spend less time hiding out in shelters or tall grasses and the more of the animals the guests see, the more the guests will donate!

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