4.9
394 reviews
1K+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this game

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:

BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.

ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.

CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).

ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.

SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.

With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.
Updated on
Jul 10, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
283 reviews
Skevos Mavros
July 18, 2025
Still a bit buggy, and the new phone layout is weird, but progress on the game is steady. If you haven't played the board game (or something similar) then the learning curve will be steep, but worth it.
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Johnatan Gonzalez
July 6, 2025
Love the game in general (physical, BGA adaptation and now mobile digital), however, about 90% of the time I am unable to play a game against an AI as the starting cards dont show up after selecting which board to start with.
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Rattenus Rattoonus
June 21, 2025
The buttons are sooooo small, even on my fold phone. The action cards/icons are soooo tiny when they could have just expanded to twice the size it to fit the bar they are in. All the icons are also soooooo small. Oh gosh. There's so much wasted space... CGE's Through the Ages is the gold standard. DireWolf, pls modify your UI to fit mobile. Let the players choose the large UI for 4:3 aspect ratio pls. Why is the UI size locked to different aspect ratios...
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Dire Wolf Digital
June 23, 2025
Hello! We launched a patch over the weekend that fixed a launch issue where Android players couldn't properly choose their UI scale. We encourage you to adjust your UI scale in the settings, which should hopefully solve the problem! If you have additional feedback about the UI after doing so, let us know via [email protected].

What’s new

Ark Nova Digital Patch 1.0.4

Today’s Ark Nova Digital patch resolves several minor issues on phones and tablets.

Thank you for playing! Your continued feedback helps us to make Ark Nova Digital the best version of itself it can be. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for general improvements, drop us a line! You can reach us using the in-game feedback option, via email to [email protected], or by posting to the Dire Wolf Discord!