# Zookeeper Golf > Digital scorecard for the golf betting game 'Animals' or 'Zookeeper'. (iPhone/iPad app by GLENN ROSEN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-golf/id1077518823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GLENN ROSEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077518822) - Category: Sports, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-03-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-golf/id1077518823/reviews.md ## What is Zookeeper Golf? Are you a golfer who would like to profit from your playing partner's bad shots? If so, then this app is for you! Zookeeper Golf is a digital scorecard for the popular golf betting game, variously known as "Animals" or "Zookeeper." In short, players acquire animals for their zoo for each bad shot they hit. For example, if "Arnie" hits into the water, he gets the frog. The frog stays in his zoo until another of your playing partners (let's say "Anika") hits into the water, at which point the frog jumps from Arnie's zoo to Anika's. Thus, each animal can only be owned by one player at a time. At the end of the round, each player owes the other players for each animal in their zoo. Zookeeper Golf helps you keep track of who owns each animal, when (which hole) each animal entered their zoo, and will compute the damage at the end of the round. There is a complete set of rules included in the app. Best of all, the app has 27 animals in its menagerie: The nine most common bad shots (3-putts, bunkers, lost balls, etc.) are available for free. The somewhat less common ones (hitting a house, hitting a golf cart, 4-putting) can be purchased in the app. These animals reflect years of playing golf with people who aren't all that good at playing golf, and hard as it may be to believe, each animal was placed in a zoo at least once. We at Boomhower Software are always on the lookout for new animals, and anxiously await your field reports. Contact us at info@boomhowersoftware.com. ## Key features - Digital scorecard for 'Animals' golf game - Tracks animal ownership and acquisition - Calculates end-of-round betting damage - Includes 27 unique animals - In-app purchases for additional animals - Full rule set included ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Animal Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Animal Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-golf/id1077518823/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Hack Nickloss *2016-03-30* If you can't beat 'em in a $3 Nassau you can still clean up with this fun game. Beware the dreaded anaconda! ### 5/5 — Makes losing less sad! *2016-03-21* A fun game to decide who has to buy drinks! ### 5/5 — Admirer *2016-03-16* Finally, something to be gained by bad shots. App is intuitive to use and more entertaining than other digital scorecards. ### 5/5 — Madame *2016-03-14* A really fun way to keep score. ## Frequently asked questions about Zookeeper Golf ### What is Zookeeper Golf? Zookeeper Golf is a digital scorecard designed for the popular golf betting game known as 'Animals' or 'Zookeeper'. It helps players track who owns which animal, when they acquired it, and calculates the final betting amounts at the end of a round. ### How does the 'Animals' game work in Zookeeper Golf? In the game, players acquire animals for their zoo each time they hit a bad shot. For example, hitting into the water might earn you a frog. Animals can be transferred between players' zoos, and at the end of the round, players owe each other based on the animals in their zoo. ### How many animals are available in Zookeeper Golf? The app features a menagerie of 27 animals. The nine most common bad shots are available for free, while less common ones can be purchased through in-app purchases. ### Is Zookeeper Golf free to download? Yes, Zookeeper Golf is free to download. The app offers a selection of animals for free, with additional animals available for purchase within the app. ### What devices does Zookeeper Golf support? Zookeeper Golf is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on November 22, 2021, with version 2.2. ### What is the age rating for Zookeeper Golf? Zookeeper Golf has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app was initially released on March 11, 2016. ### Does Zookeeper Golf have ads? No, Zookeeper Golf does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and uses in-app purchases for additional content instead of ads. ### How often is Zookeeper Golf updated? The latest version of Zookeeper Golf, 2.2, was released on November 22, 2021. While the app hasn't seen a recent update, it remains functional for its intended purpose. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2021-11-22 Maintenance release to fix some display bugs, and to ensure that it works with iOS 12.0 and above. ### 2.1 — 2018-10-06 Thank you for downloading Zookeeper Golf. This update improves compatiblility with iOS 12, and has some under the hood improvements. ### 2.0 — 2017-12-19 Zookeeper has been updated for iOS 11 with a newer, cleaner interface. Improved controls for keeping track of animals allows quicker entry and therefore more time to return to mocking your opponents' terrible shots. ### 1.2 — 2017-02-26 Updated for iOS 10. Fixed bug with Noah's Ark display. ### 1.1.3 — 2016-09-08 A wise man once said "No one has ever lost a friendship over a quarter." Along these lines, Zookeeper Golf now allows wagers of any amount. In addition, wagers are now localized to your local currency. ## Apps similar to Zookeeper Golf | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EGF](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egf/id1074097585) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Sports | | [X-League](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-league/id6455040331) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Sports | | [Fareway Golf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fareway-golf/id6472682026) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Sports | | [Golf Aim Caddie](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-aim-caddie/id6753880881) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Sports | | [ScanMyGolfBall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmygolfball/id6449166916) | 4.8 (28) | Free | Sports | | [Carlsberg00hockeyleagueTV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carlsberg00hockeyleaguetv/id6636547515) | — | Free | Sports | ## More apps by GLENN ROSEN - [PocketStat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketstat/id1095020560) - [CookTime MT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooktime-mt/id1403904089) All apps by GLENN ROSEN: https://appshunter.io/developer/1077518822 ## Related topics [zookeeper golf](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zookeeper-golf) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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