Ostrich (Zoo Tycoon 2)

The ostrich (Struthio camelius australus in game, Struthio camelus australis in reality) is an animal included in the original Zoo Tycoon 2 game. The ostrich becomes adoptable in campaign and challenge modes after achieving a 2-star zoo rating.

Distribution & Conservation Status
The ostrich falls under the Savannah Africa location and is marked as low risk. In reality, the IUCN marks it as least concern. There are actually three subspecies of common ostrich. The one in the game is the South African ostrich (Struthio camelus australis). The South African ostrich can be found naturally in Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Struthioniformes

Family: Struthionidae

Genus: Struthio

Species: Struthio camelus

Subspecies: Struthio camelus australis

Diet & Enrichment
The ostrich is defined as a graminivore and a granivore. It will use food dishes. The ostrich will use the rattle ball, pursuit ball, ball and feeder ball.

Shelter & Space
A single ostrich requires a space of 200 while each additional ostrich requires another 20.