This version is outdated. Please visit the Github project page for the latest information and downloads for this project:

Instructions to install: https://github.com/openztcc/EMU

Latest version: https://github.com/openztcc/EMU/releases/latest

EMU ZT or Extensible Modding Utility for Zoo Tycoon is a modding utility that gives Zoo Tycoon 1 Lua scripting support which enables modders to do things they couldn't do before. You will likely need to install EMU for some Zoo Tycoon 1 hacks to work.

Main Features

- Adds Lua scripting for modders

- Adds a command console that allows a user to manipulate the game live

New Shortcuts

- CTRL + J opens up the command console (enter `exit` to close console)

- CTRL + M grants $1,000,000 to the zoo budget

EMU Minimum Requirements:

- Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection or both expansions installed (Dino Digs/Marine Mania)

- Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable

- Windows 7 or greater

Installation

Drop the res-EMU.dll binary directly into your C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon game directory.

Installing Scripts

Create a new folder called scripts inside of your main Zoo Tycoon directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon. Drop scripts inside of the scripts folder.

Project Page

For the most up-to-date information and documentation, check out the Github page: https://github.com/openztcc/EMU/

Tutorials

Tutorials and reference guides:

EMU API Reference
EMU API Scripting Tutorials

Credits

Massive thanks to wowjinxy and Finn for their help figuring out how the game ticks!