Microsoft Game Studios announced today that the highly anticipated expansion pack to the best-selling Zoo Tycoon 2 has gone gold and will be released on October 18. The expansion pack adds a spectacular new chapter to the wildly popular Zoo Tycoon 2, featuring 20 rare and exotic new animals, a dazzling new sky tram, and elevated paths and guided Jeep tours that take players closer than ever to their animal habitats.

Zoo Tycoon 2: Endangered Species expands upon the highly acclaimed Zoo Tycoon 2 for Windows with new building options, new music and awards for successful installations in your zoo. Behavior modifications allow guests to express themselves more creatively, and new deviant animal behaviors are sure to keep fans on their toes. The upcoming expansion to Zoo Tycoon 2 - which was recently awarded a 2005 National Parenting Publications Award -- is sure to be a hit with the entire family!