What affects Zoo Upkeep Cost?
I am trying to nail down how I can make more money with my zoo that seems to be losing money at times but gaining it at others with no input from me. One of the things that seemingly sucks money from me is the "Zoo Upkeep Cost", however this cost seems to fluctuate each month randomly.
Sometimes it is sub-2000, sometimes it is far over, but I can't figure out what goes into increasing that upkeep cost. The only factor I know for sure is that each building has its own "Upkeep", but those are unchanging values from month to month I thought?* Exactly what all goes into making this cost go up?
*Okay, so I already found after some more snooping around that I was wrong in thinking structures had a static upkeep cost, buildings and filters fluctuate from month to month. But I have no idea why they fluctuate so greatly, especially for tank filters, does it happen each time they have to be serviced by a maintenance worker? Do restaurants need more upkeep money for each X amount of customers they serve? And all of these costs from food, bathrooms, and filters alone still doesn't seem to add up to the amount I'm paying in Zoo Upkeep costs each month so where is the rest of the money going?
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Why do I keep losing money in zoo Tycoon?
Do not build your zoo too quickly. You could start to lose money if you are paying for attractions without enough guests to use them.Is running a zoo profitable?
While most zoos are technically non-profits, they can make enough money to generate sizable salaries. However, on the whole, zoos have been cutting back on their exhibits as of late \u2014 even as they continue to raise the price of admission. This is due to inordinately high bills and cuts in city or donor funding.What are the pros and cons of a zoo?
Top 10 Zoo Pros & Cons \u2013 Summary ListZoo ProsZoo ConsGlobal cooperation is encouragedLack of regulation can be a problemZoos may protect animals from poachingSome zoos are quite crowdedNice for field tripsAnimals may develop mental issuesMultiple types of zoosNot possible to return animals to the wild6 more rowsHow do zoos benefit the economy?
The 215 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums in the U.S. serve more than 183 million annual visitors and support over 212,000 jobs, generating $24 billion in the total value of goods and services generated directly and indirectly as a result of annual outlays by AZA members and their visitors.Should Zoos Exist?
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