Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page.

This page contains all kinds of useful questions, which you might ask about this wiki, our forum or any of the Zoo Tycoon or Zoo Tycoon 2 games (including the Nintendo DS spinoffs).

Zoo Tycoon Download Center

 * Can I submit my own items into the database?
 * How many downloads are available, and what kind of downloads are there?
 * What is the Download Center?
 * What is the MP3 Center?
 * Where can I get help with the Download Center wiki?
 * Where do I put the downloads I get from this wiki?

P9 Forum

 * Can I advertise my website on the forum?
 * Can I affiliate my website with the forum?
 * Can I have off topic discussion on the forum?
 * Do I have to register an account on the forum to get help with my game?
 * How much does registration cost?
 * I notice odd terms like "board", "thread" and "topic". What do all these mean?
 * What is an affiliate?
 * Where can I find the forum?
 * Where can I find the global forum rules?
 * Where can I get help with the forum?

The Games Themselves

 * What are some trusty websites that I can buy Zoo Tycoon games from?
 * Where can I download Zoo Tycoon 2: Dino Danger Pack?
 * Where can I get help with any Zoo Tycoon or Zoo Tycoon 2 game?

Game Requirements

 * Help me more with the abbreviations
 * Help me more with the processor, harddrive and RAM requirements
 * How do I find out how fast my disc drive can play a disc?
 * How do I find out how much free space my harddrive has got?
 * How do I find out how much RAM my computer has got?
 * How do I find out the processor speed of my computer?
 * How do I find out what operating system my computer is using?
 * How do I find out what sound card I'm using and if it's compatible with DirectX?
 * How do I find out what version of DirectX I'm using?
 * How do I find out what video card I'm using and how much VRAM it has?
 * Which harddrive should I install Zoo Tycoon on?

Game Troubleshooting

 * I get error messages when trying to install or play Zoo Tycoon. What should I do?
 * What happens with Zoo Tycoon and Windows Vista's compatibility changes?
 * Zoo Tycoon isn't working on Windows XP or Vista. What should I do?
 * Zoo Tycoon won't install on my computer. What should I do?