In light of the success of Zoo Tycoon for DS—especially ongoing UK success with the title still on the charts—THQ has announced a sequel: Zoo Tycoon 2.

The new game will feature improved gameplay and three game modes including standbys Zoo Designer and Zoo Director as well as an all-new Zookeeper mode where players can view and care for 3-D animals. New animals and environments and a pervasive touchscreen interface make appearances as well as data exchange with friends who also own the title.

Zoo Tycoon 2 is headed for an early 2008 release in Europe.