From the publisher’s rulebook
Who goes first in Cuckoo Zoo?
Gamewright English rules (© 2005 Gamewright)
The youngest player goes first, and play moves to the left.
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- Cuckoo Zoo — RulesGamewright · Start of play · Checked 2026-10-01
If there’s a tie
The rulebook doesn’t say.
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