Like in the Zoo Tycoon games that came before it, the emphasis in Marine Mania will be on “big” marine animals. So you’ll get to deal with creatures like the great white shark, sperm whale, bottlenose dolphin, and great Pacific octopus. Smaller creatures will be relegated to attractions like the crustacean house and tropical aquarium.

Ben and Jerry the dolphins frolic on the “living side” of their exhibit.

Then they move to the “performance side” where Jerry jumps through a hoop.

Not to be outdone, Ben does a huge flip! The crowd goes wild!

There are also sharks...

... octopi...

... and tuna of all things!

Plus, just like in Dinosaur Digs, Marine Mania will come with a collection of new eye candy and themed objects. So you’ll get to see things like popcorn vendors, boat rentals, and Kneemo’s Sub Shop, with the best submarine sandwiches around.

How a new food court might look.

Boat rentals.

A shark tunnel!

Marine Mania will also come with nine scenarios (or at least that’s how many the beta copy came with) plus the entire Dinosaur Digs expansion pack. Look for it later this month.