So when comparing Planet Zoo to the 2 good Zoo Tycoon games, I think that a marine-themed expansion pack is only a matter of time. Now I expect that fish and pinnipeds (ESPECIALLY California sea lions) will be in such a pack but both of these games also have cetaceans (the group of marine mammals that includes dolphins, porpoises, and whales).
Since films like Cove and Blackfish, keeping cetaceans in captivity has become a very hot button topic. For example, whenever the topic comes up on the discord I admin, it often devolves into swearing and name-calling 4 times out of 5.
So should they be in? I say yes. Animals like bottlenose dolphins, belugas, and in some cases orcas, can be kept comfortably in captivity. However, like elephants a while ago, much of this captivity isn't adequate. Thus, I think that Frontier can study the exhibits of places like Indianapolis, Brookfield, etc. that keep dolphins in large, well-maintained enclosures to serve as a guideline for what the player should make.
Also, I really don't think that these games should beat you over the head with a message. They tried that with the polar bear and we now have an animal that needs a ridiculous amount of space relative to other bears.
Since films like Cove and Blackfish, keeping cetaceans in captivity has become a very hot button topic. For example, whenever the topic comes up on the discord I admin, it often devolves into swearing and name-calling 4 times out of 5.
So should they be in? I say yes. Animals like bottlenose dolphins, belugas, and in some cases orcas, can be kept comfortably in captivity. However, like elephants a while ago, much of this captivity isn't adequate. Thus, I think that Frontier can study the exhibits of places like Indianapolis, Brookfield, etc. that keep dolphins in large, well-maintained enclosures to serve as a guideline for what the player should make.
Also, I really don't think that these games should beat you over the head with a message. They tried that with the polar bear and we now have an animal that needs a ridiculous amount of space relative to other bears.