To create a dinosaur, fifty percent (50%) of the particular dinosaur's DNA is needed. Likewise, carnivores have an innate desire to hunt other dinosaurs, so even a constant stream of livestock will not keep them happy. However, herbivores become unhappy if they don't have enough trees around them or enough nearby dinosaurs to socialize with. It is necessary to build feeding stations where herbivores can get bales of plant feed, while carnivores are fed live cows or goats. Gameplay functions are very similar to the SimCity and Tycoon game models. The player's main objective is to create a theme park/zoo featuring dinosaurs, make it popular, and make it safe with a 5-star rating. While the PlayStation 2 version is fairly common, the PC/Xbox versions of the game are generally considered to be some of the rarest and most expensive titles for the system, with copies of the game often selling on eBay for upwards of $100.

The player can also add attractions similar to those seen in the films, such as the safari seen in the Jurassic Park film, and additional attractions such as a balloon tour and several varieties of viewing platform. The park can be populated with up to sixty dinosaurs, with twenty-five different species available from the three Jurassic Park films. One must also keep the park safe and secure. In the park, the player builds paths, amenities for visitors such as food, restrooms, enclosures, and attractions. The main point of the game is to recreate Jurassic Park - building a five-star theme park with dinosaurs, and turning John Hammond's dream into reality. Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis is a construction and management simulation video game for the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 based on the Jurassic Park series.

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