Zoo Keeper
Nintendo DS · 2005
About this game
The zoo animals have revolted against the zoo keeper.
It is your job to restore order and "capture" all of the animals.
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In this fast-paced match-up game, players select animals of the same type using either the touch-screen or a standard controller.
Line like animals up in rows by swapping them from spot to spot in the time allowed.
There are five varied game play modes: Normal, Tokoton, Quest, Time Attack and 2P.
Normal mode has you clearing a set amount of animals each level before progressing to the next.
Tokoton is similar to Normal, but has all the animal amounts set to 100 before you'll level up.
Quest has you playing ten set stages with specific goals (such as only capturing animals of a certain type) that you must attempt to achieve.
Time Attack has you aiming to get the highest score possible in the time limit. 2P has two players battling it out against each other.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Zoo Keeper for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €1.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €3.50 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €2.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €5.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €8.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €3.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €4.48 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-09 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €10.50 |
| 2026-07-09 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €10.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Zoo Keeper has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zoo Keeper worth?
Zoo Keeper for Nintendo DS is currently worth €12.28 loose, €4.48 complete in box, and €8.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zoo Keeper rare?
Zoo Keeper has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Zoo Keeper?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Zoo Keeper, loose is €12.28 and CIB is €4.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Zoo Keeper worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Zoo Keeper is currently worth €12.28 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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