How to fill your zoo for Let's Build a Zoo on Nintendo Switch

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A zoo is filled with a variety of different species, and adding new species to your zoo can be done in several different ways. You can trade variants of different animals with other zoos around the world.

In Let’s Build a Zoo, the first animals that you are able to obtain will come from other zoos across the world. The first few animals available won't be the most eye-catching species, but the more you work with these zoos, the better animals they will have available for trade.

Rescuing animals from natural disasters, such as fires, is an alternative way to fill up your zoo with new species. Rescuing animals is considered a critical decision; you will be awarded positive morality points. This is an easy way to obtain animals such as Rhinoceros and Donkeys.

These animals will be delivered to your zoo immediately and will more than likely consist of the same species. Ensure that you have sufficient space and resources before attempting to rescue any animals.

There is a world map located in the top right-hand corner of your screen. Clicking on this map will allow you to locate other zoos and animal shelters. There is an animal shelter located in Florida on the world map. 

You can purchase animals from the animal shelter, you will often find species of animals that you have already discovered. However, there are frequently new species of animals available to purchase. If you see the word "NEW" on the animal's icon, this will indicate a new species of animal. 

Purchasing new species of animals will accelerate your breeding process, which will, in turn, develop new variants for your zoo.