InPlanet Zoo, there’s only so much you can do without funding. While you can spend money to make money, you’ll need to have that initial income to use. There are plenty of ways to make money, whether you need cash or conservation points, and we’ll show you how to do it.

Making your zoo successful will take patience and planning. If you go too fast, you won’t make enough money to keep operating. Here are the best ways to make money, both as long-term plans and emergency withdrawals to get your zoo off the ground and eventually quite profitable.

Planet Zoo Guests overlooking a habitat on a walkway bridge.

Optimizing Your Habitats

While it can be tempting to build the biggest habitat, it’s oftenbetter to condense them and diversify the animalswithin them. Each habitat is unique, and pairing animals together can draw more attention, and therefore more money.

Guests love to see animals happy, and they’re more likely topay to enter the zooif you ensure the animals in each habitat are well cared for. Animal talk andother interactive activitieswith the animals are sure todrum up more revenuefrom excited zoo visitors.

A hippo posing on a rock, looking directly at the camera.

Building New Exhibits

Habitats are thebiggest attractions at your zoo, but smaller exhibits are worth investing in. The animals can only be purchased for cash, so they can’t be returned, but theoverall cost is lowerthan building an all new habitat.

With these smaller animal showcases, you candraw in more guestswithout having to spend too much money initially.

Planet Zoo Examining a solar panel’s information.

Thelow start-up costs allow you to build a variety of exhibitsfrom the get-go. Guests love to see an assortment of animals, so give them what they want andcollect more fundingfrom their zoo purchases.

Use Renewable Energy

Renewable energy, likewind turbines and solar panels, cost more to set up than a traditional transformer. They also require more upkeep, but the payoff is better. Your average transformer willdrain your funds over time, as the bills are based on how many items are powered by the generator.

Renewableenergy is an investmentthat will cost less overtime and produce better results in your zoo. Guests will love the clean air and you may use it as anopportunity to educate themon the importance of going green.

Planet Zoo Examining the finances menu for the zoo.

Take Out A Loan

Worst case scenario: nothing is working and you still need money. If you find yourself in a bind, you cantake out a loanto cover the expenses.Open the finance menuto see how much you can take out, then select the desired amount and start spending.

While a loan doesn’t necessarily make things better, it cantide you overuntil your zoo is more profitable. Just make sure topay back the loansooner rather than later!

Planet Zoo Guests lined up outside the Cosmic Cow shop.

Food And Drink Shops

Sure, guests go to your zoo for the animals, but they alsoneed places to eat and drink. Offering a variety of food and drink shops will allow them to be more comfortable, which willmake them stay longerin your park.

The longer a guest stays in the zoo, the more opportunities you have to take their money.

Planet Zoo A family of guests each wearing animal themed hats.

You canoffer different dietary optionsfor guests to enjoy, and you’re able to placemultiple of the same shopif one seems to always be crowded. Pay attention to your guests needs andcater to themfor the best results.

Gift Shops

In the same vein as food and drink shops,guests love to buy luxury itemslike hats. When youneed extra income, spend what you have toplace souvenir shopsin your zoo.

As fun as it is to see what hats the guests pick out,each one in your zoo represents a successful sale. You can greatly increase your income whengiving your guests a variety of ways to contributeto your coffers. Who doesn’t love a fun animal-themed hat?

Planet Zoo Releasing a red ruffed lemur into the wild.

Releasing Animals Into The Wild

While it won’t give you money, you canearn conservation creditsby releasing animals into the wild. These credits can then be exchanged for new animals in your habitats. These new animals willdraw in more guestsand provide your busy zoo with a new source of income.

You can also do this toincrease your conservation rating, which will raise the overall rating of your zoo. Guests aremuch more likely to spend moneyin a reputable zoo that takes care of their animals and contributes to conservation efforts.

Planet Zoo A donation box next to a Mandrill education board.

Donation Boxes

The best way to make money, however, is toset up donation boxesoutside exhibits and habitats of your more popular animals. While you’re able to place them anywhere in your zoo,high traffic areas are bestfor collecting extra funding.

Try toput donation boxes near windowsand areas where animals like to go. Your guests willtoss in more moneywhen they can see the animal embracing their new home. For extra help,try adding some educational resources nearbyto get the guests engaged.