Zoo Tycoon

Community route

The order Xbox players typically unlocked these achievements, from real unlock times. It is a description of what people did — not advice, and not a walkthrough. For someone’s recommended order, see walkthroughs.

1. 1
   Everyone's got to Start Somewhere

   Common rarity,68%10G2 observationsspread 0.5
2. 2
   Research Warrant

   Common rarity,40%5G2 observationsspread 0.5
3. 3
   Award Winner

   Uncommon rarity,24.59%5G2 observationsspread 0.5
4. 4
   Animal Lover

   Uncommon rarity,17%5G2 observationsspread 0.5
5. 5
   If You Build Them

   Common rarity,64%10G2 observationsspread 3
6. 6
   Challenger

   Uncommon rarity,20%5G2 observationsspread 0.5
7. 7
   We Can Make it Better

   Common rarity,51%5G2 observationsspread 3
8. 8
   Research Party

   Common rarity,25%10G2 observationsspread 0.5
9. 9
   Happy Animal Friends

   Common rarity,42%10G2 observationsspread 1.5
10. 10
    Smooth Over the Cracks

    Common rarity,50%5G2 observationsspread 1
11. 11
    Staffing Up

    Common rarity,49%5G2 observationsspread 1.5
12. 12
    Build Together, Right Now, In Your Zoo

    Amethyst rarity,1.8%20G2 observationsspread 0
13. 13
    You in? I'm Coming Round

    Amethyst rarity,1.7%10G2 observationsspread 12.5
14. 14
    You're Gonna Eat Lightnin'

    Common rarity,40%10G2 observationsspread 0.5
15. 15
    Earning a Living

    Uncommon rarity,19%5G2 observationsspread 0.5
16. 16
    Multiple Award Winner

    Uncommon rarity,12%25G2 observationsspread 0.5
17. 17
    Have You Seen this Guy?!

    Uncommon rarity,15%25G2 observationsspread 1
18. 18
    Upgrading is for Winners

    Common rarity,36%10G2 observationsspread 0
19. 19
    Number 1 Contender

    Sapphire rarity,9.1%25G2 observationsspread 0.5
20. 20
    Guestalicious

    Sapphire rarity,8.7%15G2 observationsspread 0.5
21. 21
    Go Viral

    Uncommon rarity,13%20G2 observationsspread 0.5
22. 22
    Close to the Animals

    Common rarity,25%15G1 observationspread 0
23. 23
    Come On Over to My Place

    Amethyst rarity,1.4%10G1 observationspread 0
24. 24
    Phase One Complete

    Uncommon rarity,15%5G2 observationsspread 1
25. 25
    Snap Happy

    Sapphire rarity,7.5%10G1 observationspread 0
26. 26
    Are your Legs Tired?

    Uncommon rarity,13%25G2 observationsspread 0.5
27. 27
    I'm a Millionaire!

    Sapphire rarity,6.6%10G2 observationsspread 1
28. 28
    Time for a Tire Change

    Sapphire rarity,6.1%25G2 observationsspread 1

Ranked by median unlock position within zoo tycoon, computed 2026-10-01 · route-v1. Positions are counted inside this section only, so playing other content between these achievements does not affect the order. Aggregate figures only — no individual player’s history is shown.