[1][2] World of Zoo was released for Microsoft Windows, Wii and Nintendo DS on October 26, 2009.

[3] The game was showcased in the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009 on June 1, 2009, held in the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[3][4] The game educates players about animals using facts provided by the National Geographic Society.

[3] Minigames are scattered throughout World of Zoo, and often pose as challenges arising in the care-taking of animals, e.g. grooming or healing.

[3] The PC version includes six animal groups (big cats, giraffes, horses, koalas, pandas, and small monkeys), while the Wii version adds an additional five groups (antelope, bears, crocodiles, elephants, and penguins).