How to raise zoo accreditation
Last verified 2026-10-14
GuidesAccreditation is an official system. Higher tiers unlock trading species, marketing, research network types and storage capacity. The route differs by mode.
Source-based instructions checked on 14 October 2026, not a hands-on play report. Menu names follow Frontier's English guides; custom bindings and platform layouts may differ.
Career: complete scenario medals
Complete zoo and reserve scenario objectives for medals. Frontier says Career accreditation rises through scenario medals, not a universal cash payment.
Other modes: improve zoo reputation
Open Zoo Management, then Overview. Compare Animal Husbandry, Sustainability, Guest Education and Guest Experience; improve the lowest factor first.
For husbandry, open Animals and sort by lowest Welfare. Address unmet needs and research Thriving requirements. For sustainability, add recycling bins and consider sustainable power when affordable. Review education coverage and guest needs for the other factors. Return to Overview, then Graph to check the trend.
Improve reserve biodiversity
Restore Established or Flourishing ecosystems, remove pollution and invasive flora, and release suitable species to improve Ecosystem Rating. Build Observation Platform, Camera Trap and Acoustic Monitoring networks to improve Research Rating.
Both categories contribute to Biodiversity Rating. No verified 50/50 weight or universal accreditation threshold is supplied.
Questions people ask
Is accreditation really in the game?
Yes. The official Basics guide names Accreditation and its unlocks.
Does zoo research alone raise reserve research?
The reserve guide describes monitoring networks for Research Rating. Zoo staff research and reserve monitoring are distinct workflows.