.ZOO File Extension

ZOO files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Zoo Compressed File

General Information

Title ZOO File Extension
Extension .zoo
Full Form Zoo Archive File
File Type Compressed File
Developer Rahul Dhesi
MIME Type application/x-zoo

File Function

Primary Function Data compression
Additional Functions File archiving
Features Compression algorithm, Directory structure maintenance

File Characteristics

Quality Lossless compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

File Storage Yes
Data Transfer Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware inclusion
Best Practices Virus scanning, Use modern formats

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .tar, .7z

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Zoo Free Unix, Variants
7-Zip Free Windows, Linux using p7zip
The Unarchiver Free Mac

Type 2: Zoo Tycoon Saved Game

The zoo file extension is a saved Zoo Tycoon game. It stores game progress to resume later. Microsoft developed Zoo Tycoon, a zoo simulation game. The default software to open .zoo files is Zoo Tycoon...

General Information

Title ZOO File Extension
Extension .zoo
Full Form Zoo Tycoon Saved Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Blue Fang Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Contain game settings
Features Game data, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed by game
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Within game

Use Cases

Gameplay Saving Yes
Game Sharing Yes
Modding Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Release Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection (2017)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zt2, .z2f, .z2s, .z2x

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Zoo Tycoon Commercial Windows
Zoo Tycoon 2 Commercial Windows