# Zooloretto: The Petting Zoo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2007
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.65 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Schacht
- **Artists**: Design/Main
- **Publishers**: (Web published), ABACUSSPIELE, Fenix, Spiele aus Timbuktu
- **Categories**: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love Zooloretto, you’ll enjoy this free add‑on that adds profitable offspring to your zoo.Strategic income boostLight, quick rulesEasy Print & PlayRequires base gameLimited board spaceRECOMMENDED

## Description
Zooloretto: The Petting Zoo is the free expansion that adds a personal corner for each player. By downloading the PDF from the Spiele aus Timbuktu site, you get an individual board where you can place the offspring of the animals you already own in Zooloretto. Every placed youngster generates money at the end of the game, adding a "pay‑off children" layer to the core set‑collection strategy. The Set Collection mechanic stays intact—you still aim to complete species groups for points—but now you must balance where to put the offspring to maximize income. Tile Placement comes into play as you arrange your mini zoo, because space is limited and layout affects how many youngsters fit. The game runs about 45 minutes for 2‑5 players, preserving the breezy feel that made the base game a hit. As a Print & Play product, there’s no extra cost; just print, cut, and start playing. The rules weight is low (around 1.6/5), perfect for a quick upgrade without steep learning curves. If you already love the original Zooloretto, you’ll enjoy this add‑on that adds economic decisions without altering the core experience. For newcomers, try the base game first, as the expansion relies on its mechanics to make sense.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the expansion?
2 to 5, matching the base game.

### How long does a game take with the expansion?
Approximately 45 minutes, similar to the original Zooloretto.

### Do I need to buy anything to play?
No, the expansion is free and provided as a printable PDF.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, it is a supplement and requires the core Zooloretto rules.

### What are the main mechanics introduced?
Set Collection and Tile Placement, plus earning money from offspring.

### Does the expansion make the game more complex?
Only slightly; the learning curve stays low.

### Can I print on regular paper?
Yes, standard A4 or Letter paper works; just cut out the components as shown.