Play Ping & Kookys Cuckoo Zoo Online – MS-DOS Game

Game Overview

Ping & Kooky’s Cuckoo Zoo is a charming 1993 educational game from EA*Kids, designed for children ages 3 to 7. Set in a whimsical animal park, the game lets young players explore five vibrant areas—Savannah, Rain Forest, Farm Grounds, PolarPark, and Cuckoo Fest—each filled with animated animals that react when clicked, accompanied by voice-acted names. The focus is on free exploration and simple learning, with mini-games like Hide & Seek, Alphabet, and Counting to reinforce early skills.

Notable for its time, the game features colorful 3D transitions as players "drive" through the zoo, with Ping the guide offering cheerful explanations about each habitat. The Cuckoo Fest adds musical fun, allowing kids to create tunes by clicking animals. While light on challenge, its intuitive design, engaging visuals, and clear audio make it a well-suited introduction to gaming for preschoolers. A product of its era, it remains a nostalgic example of early edutainment.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".