Planet Zoo 2 has 136 animal species: 130 in the base game and 6 more in the Deluxe Upgrade Pack. Frontier’s official Zoopedia lists all of them, and that is where every number in this guide comes from (checked October 29, 2026 UTC). Below, the full list is sorted by where each animal lives in your zoo: land habitats, aviaries, aquariums and exhibits. For each one you get its biomes, the minimum space it needs, its barrier, its group size and its food cost.
We sorted the animals using the requirements on each Zoopedia page. Birds with a flight area go in aviaries. Species that only need deep water go in aquariums. Animals with a humidity requirement and no barrier go in exhibits. Everything else lives in a land habitat. New to the game? Start with our Planet Zoo 2 beginner guide to aquariums, money and accreditation, then come back here to plan your roster.
Table of Contents
Quick answer
- Total: 136 species, 130 base game + 6 Deluxe (Golden Eagle, Golden Lion Tamarin, Great Hammerhead, Axolotl, Blue and Gold Fusilier, Longfin Batfish).
- By housing: 57 land habitat animals (5 of them need deep water to swim), 12 flying birds for aviaries, 37 aquarium species and 30 exhibit animals.
- Biggest habitats: Masai and Reticulated Giraffe need 1,500 m² of land each, followed by the Grey Wolf (1,162 m²) and the Western Lowland Gorilla (1,160 m²).
- Most expensive to feed: Western Lowland Gorilla ($1,328), African Savannah Elephant ($1,322) and Lion ($1,262). The cheapest is the Greater Flamingo at $36.
- Strongest barriers: Grade 4 for both elephants, the Black Rhinoceros, Common Hippopotamus, Giant Panda and Grizzly Bear.
- Best mixed habitats: a 14-species African savannah and a 12-species reef aquarium. The Zoopedia lists these species as “thriving” together (see below).
How many animals are in Planet Zoo 2?
Planet Zoo 2 launched on October 13, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with 130 species in the base game. Frontier’s launch post on Steam describes this as “over 130 awesome animals”. The Deluxe Upgrade Pack ($17.99 on Steam) adds 6 more species plus exclusive animal signs. The Deluxe Edition bundles it with the game for $64.99, against $49.99 for the standard edition (Steam US prices, October 29). The pre-purchase Bonus Content Pack has no animals in it, only a shop, donation bins and a photo stand-in.
| Housing type | Species | What you build |
|---|---|---|
| Land habitat (terrestrial and semi-aquatic) | 57 | Barrier habitat with terrain, shelter and water |
| Aviary (flying birds) | 12 | Barrier habitat with support poles and a mesh roof |
| Aquarium (fully aquatic) | 37 | Aquarium barrier, filtration network, set salinity |
| Exhibit (small animals) | 30 | Self-contained exhibit with temperature and humidity |
| Total | 136 | 130 base game + 6 Deluxe |
By class, the roster has 51 mammals, 29 ray-finned fish, 14 birds, 13 reptiles, 9 insects, 8 amphibians and 6 sharks and rays. The rest are a scorpion, a tarantula, a centipede, a snail and the Moon Jelly. Fourteen species are Critically Endangered in their Zoopedia entries: African Penguin, Axolotl, Black Rhinoceros, Gharial, Great Hammerhead, Hawksbill Turtle, Javan Green Magpie, Lehmann’s Poison Frog, Sand Tiger Shark, Sumatran Orangutan, Sunda Pangolin, Western Chimpanzee, Western Lowland Gorilla and White-Backed Vulture.
How to read the tables
- Land, flight and water area are the Zoopedia’s minimum habitat requirements. Each page has a planned-population control, so a bigger group needs more space than shown.
- Water area is the Zoopedia’s “aquatic area”. “Deep” is the deep water area that swimming species need.
- Barrier is shown as grade and height, so “G3, 3 m” means a Grade 3 barrier at least 3 m high.
- Group size is the Zoopedia’s population range.
- Food cost is the Zoopedia’s “Periodic Food Expenses” figure. Use it to compare animals, not as an exact bill.
- Animals marked (Deluxe) need the Deluxe Upgrade Pack.
Planet Zoo 2 land habitat animals (57)
These are the big draws, from the Aardvark to the Western Lowland Gorilla. Animals marked “(swims)” need a deep water area as well as land: African Penguin, Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Eurasian Beaver, Gharial and Saltwater Crocodile. Several others want a large pool without deep water. The Common Hippopotamus needs 502 m² of water area, as much as its land area.
| Animal | Biomes | Land area | Water area | Barrier | Group size | Food cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aardvark | Grassland | 160 m² | – | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $450 |
| African Leopard | Tropical, Grassland | 705 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 1–2 | $848 |
| African Penguin (swims) | Open Sea, Grassland | 180 m² | 135 m² / deep 67 m² | G2, 1 m | 6–500 | $83.75 |
| African Savannah Elephant | Desert, Grassland, Wetlands | 502 m² | 25 m² | G4, 3 m | 2–16 | $1,322 |
| African Wild Dog | Grassland | 930 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 2–27 | $391 |
| Asian Elephant | Tropical, Grassland, Wetlands | 376 m² | 25 m² | G4, 3 m | 3–30 | $1,211 |
| Asian Small-Clawed Otter (swims) | Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Tropical, Wetlands | 120 m² | 40 m² / deep 30 m² | G2, 1.25 m | 2–15 | $385 |
| Bactrian Camel | Desert, Grassland, Temperate | 650 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 2–11 | $293 |
| Binturong | Tropical | 182 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 1–5 | $468 |
| Black Rhinoceros | Desert, Grassland | 770 m² | – | G4, 2 m | 1–3 | $836 |
| Black Wildebeest | Grassland | 410 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 4–20 | $169 |
| Blue Wildebeest | Grassland | 410 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 4–20 | $169 |
| Cape Buffalo | Grassland, Wetlands | 420 m² | 20 m² | G3, 1.25 m | 3–15 | $290 |
| Common Hippopotamus | Lakes and Rivers, Grassland, Wetlands | 502 m² | 502 m² | G4, 2 m | 3–30 | $728 |
| Common Ostrich | Grassland | 300 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 1–8 | $235 |
| Common Warthog | Grassland | 290 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 1–7 | $117 |
| Eurasian Beaver (swims) | Lakes and Rivers, Taiga, Temperate | 300 m² | 210 m² / deep 45 m² | G2, 1.25 m | 2–8 | $304 |
| Eurasian Brown Bear | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra | 970 m² | 30 m² | G3, 3 m | 1–2 | $601 |
| Eurasian Lynx | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra | 615 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 1–3 | $602 |
| European Bison | Taiga, Temperate | 420 m² | – | G3, 1.25 m | 2–13 | $304 |
| Galápagos Giant Tortoise | Tropical | 230 m² | – | G1, 1 m | 1–4 | $296 |
| Gemsbok | Desert, Grassland | 270 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 5–10 | $253 |
| Gharial (swims) | Lakes and Rivers, Tropical, Wetlands | 110 m² | 300 m² / deep 120 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–7 | $489 |
| Giant Panda | Temperate | 650 m² | – | G4, 2 m | 1–10 | $1,089 |
| Golden Lion Tamarin (Deluxe) | Tropical | 55 m² | – | G1, 3 m | 2–8 | $317 |
| Goodfellow's Tree-Kangaroo | Tropical | 200 m² | – | G1, 1 m | 1–2 | $541 |
| Grey Wolf | Desert, Tropical, Grassland, Taiga, Temperate, Tundra | 1162 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 2–12 | $524 |
| Grizzly Bear | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra, Wetlands | 970 m² | 30 m² | G4, 2 m | 1–2 | $601 |
| Komodo Dragon | Mangrove, Tropical, Wetlands | 285 m² | 15 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $353 |
| Lion | Grassland | 810 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 2–30 | $1,262 |
| Malayan Tapir | Tropical, Wetlands | 430 m² | 37 m² | G2, 1.25 m | 1–2 | $323 |
| Masai Giraffe | Grassland | 1500 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–12 | $939 |
| Meerkat | Desert, Grassland | 180 m² | – | G1, 1.25 m | 2–30 | $176 |
| Mountain Hare | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra | 200 m² | – | G1, 1.25 m | 1–5 | $116 |
| Nile Monitor | Grassland, Wetlands | 220 m² | 30 m² | G2, 0.5 m | 1–3 | $125 |
| North Sulawesi Babirusa | Tropical | 350 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 1–5 | $257 |
| Nyala | Grassland | 340 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 1–5 | $175 |
| Plains Zebra | Grassland | 460 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–6 | $174 |
| Przewalski's Horse | Desert, Grassland | 460 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–8 | $368 |
| Red Deer | Temperate | 360 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–9 | $173 |
| Red Panda | Taiga, Temperate | 160 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 1–2 | $756 |
| Reticulated Giraffe | Grassland | 1500 m² | – | G3, 2 m | 3–12 | $838 |
| Ring-Tailed Lemur | Tropical | 210 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 3–30 | $280 |
| Sable Antelope | Grassland | 450 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–11 | $244 |
| Saltwater Crocodile (swims) | Estuarine, Mangrove, Tropical | 155 m² | 75 m² / deep 30 m² | G3, 1 m | 1–7 | $391 |
| Siamang | Tropical | 240 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 2–6 | $794 |
| Snow Leopard | Taiga, Tundra | 705 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 1–2 | $877 |
| Spotted Hyena | Desert, Grassland | 940 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 2–3 | $328 |
| Springbok | Desert, Grassland | 425 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–36 | $164 |
| Sumatran Orangutan | Tropical | 780 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 1–6 | $1,248 |
| Sumatran Tiger | Tropical, Wetlands | 705 m² | 40 m² | G3, 3 m | 1–2 | $1,200 |
| Sun Bear | Tropical, Wetlands | 920 m² | 30 m² | G3, 3 m | 1–2 | $700 |
| Sunda Pangolin | Tropical | 35 m² | – | G2, 3 m | 1–2 | $483 |
| Thomson's Gazelle | Grassland | 425 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–36 | $164 |
| Western Chimpanzee | Tropical | 780 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 5–15 | $1,221 |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | Tropical, Wetlands | 1160 m² | – | G3, 3 m | 3–6 | $1,328 |
| Wild Boar | Tropical, Grassland, Temperate, Wetlands | 310 m² | – | G2, 1.25 m | 3–30 | $111 |
Plains Zebra are one of 14 species the Zoopedia lists as thriving together in an African savannah habitat. Image: Frontier Developments
Which animals can live together in Planet Zoo 2?
The clearest mixed habitat in the Zoopedia is the African savannah. On the pages of Nyala, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Cape Buffalo, Thomson’s Gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe, Gemsbok, Common Warthog, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest and Plains Zebra, each lists the others plus the Common Ostrich and White-Backed Vulture as thriving relationships. That makes 14 species for one big grassland habitat. The habitat must meet every species’ needs, so plan for the giraffes’ 1,500 m² and a Grade 3 barrier at least 2 m high (the Cape Buffalo needs Grade 3, the Reticulated Giraffe Grade 3 at 2 m). The White-Backed Vulture has a flight area requirement, and Frontier’s guide says flying birds need an aviary, so adding it means roofing the habitat.
The big cats, the Grizzly, Brown and Sun Bears, the Spotted Hyena, Grey Wolf and African Wild Dog list no compatible species at all, so give each one its own habitat. A few others are only “neutral” with each other. The Giant Panda can share with the Red Panda, and the Western Lowland Gorilla with the Western Chimpanzee. The Sumatran Orangutan is neutral with 8 Southeast Asian species: North Sulawesi Babirusa, Wild Boar, Siamang, Great Hornbill, Javan Green Magpie, Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Long-Tailed Parakeet and Malayan Tapir. Check the “Neutral relationships” list on a species’ Zoopedia page before you mix anything else.
Planet Zoo 2 aviary birds (12)
For the first time in the series, these birds fly. Frontier’s official animals guide says they need an aviary built from barriers, support poles and a mesh roof, with nests inside. Each one has a flight area requirement on top of its land area. The other two birds in the game don’t fly: the Common Ostrich lives in a normal habitat, and the African Penguin in a land and water habitat (both are in the land table above).
| Bird | Biomes | Land area | Flight area | Barrier | Group size | Food cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Bittern | Temperate, Wetlands | 40 m² | 20 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $191 |
| Golden Eagle (Deluxe) | Desert, Grassland, Taiga, Temperate, Tundra | 400 m² | 50 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $775 |
| Great Hornbill | Tropical | 80 m² | 50 m² | G2, 1 m | 2–10 | $494 |
| Greater Flamingo | Estuarine, Temperate, Wetlands | 100 m² | 60 m² | G1, 1 m | 20–500 | $36 |
| Javan Green Magpie | Tropical | 50 m² | 25 m² | G1, 1 m | 1–2 | $337 |
| Long-Eared Owl | Grassland, Taiga, Temperate, Wetlands | 250 m² | 50 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $264 |
| Long-Tailed Parakeet | Tropical | 6 m² | 6 m² | G2, 1 m | 2–12 | $242 |
| Secretarybird | Grassland | 200 m² | 60 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $625 |
| Shoebill | Wetlands | 200 m² | 50 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $714 |
| Toco Toucan | Tropical, Grassland, Wetlands | 50 m² | 20 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $238 |
| White-Backed Vulture | Desert, Grassland | 475 m² | 60 m² | G2, 1 m | 6–80 | $582 |
| White-Tailed Sea-Eagle | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra, Wetlands | 400 m² | 50 m² | G2, 1 m | 1–2 | $866 |
The Secretarybird is one of 12 flying species; it needs 200 m² of land plus a 60 m² flight area in an aviary. Image: Frontier Developments
Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals (37)
Aquariums are new in Planet Zoo 2. Frontier’s aquarium guide says an aquarium fills with freshwater by default. You set it to freshwater, brackish or saltwater through a connected filtration network, and one water filter cleans up to 500 m² of water. Many of these fish are managed as shoals that grow and split over time, rather than as individuals. Twenty-four species need saltwater only and 7 need freshwater only. The Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Javanese Cownose Ray and Pacific Sardine accept brackish or saltwater, the Giant Gourami takes freshwater or brackish, and the West Indian Manatee accepts any salinity.
| Animal | Biomes | Deep water area | Salinity | Temperature | Group size | Food cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Tigerfish | Lakes and Rivers | 100 m² | Freshwater | 22–30°C | 1–5 | $132 |
| Blackspotted Puffer | Reef | 16 m² | Saltwater | 23–27°C | 1–4 | $190 |
| Blacktip Reef Shark | Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef | 210 m² | Saltwater | 22–28°C | 1–10 | $520 |
| Blue and Gold Fusilier (Deluxe) | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 21–31°C | 1–4 | $125 |
| Bluespine Unicornfish | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–29°C | 1–5 | $116 |
| Blunthead Cichlid | Lakes and Rivers | 50 m² | Freshwater | 24–27°C | 1–5 | $120 |
| Boeseman's Rainbowfish | Lakes and Rivers | 50 m² | Freshwater | 25–28°C | 1–4 | $130 |
| Brown Trout | Lakes and Rivers | 50 m² | Freshwater | 12–19°C | 1–5 | $125 |
| Clown Anemonefish | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–5 | $120 |
| Clown Loach | Lakes and Rivers | 100 m² | Freshwater | 25–30°C | 1–5 | $120 |
| Clown Triggerfish | Reef | 16 m² | Saltwater | 23–30°C | 1–2 | $132 |
| Common Rudd | Lakes and Rivers | 50 m² | Freshwater | 18–24°C | 1–4 | $121 |
| Dolphinfish | Open Sea | 400 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–4 | $197 |
| Giant Gourami | Lakes and Rivers | 100 m² | Freshwater, Brackish | 24–28°C | 1–5 | $125 |
| Giant Grouper | Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef | 150 m² | Brackish, Saltwater | 24–29°C | 1–5 | $334 |
| Golden Trevally | Estuarine, Reef | 100 m² | Saltwater | 24–30°C | 1–5 | $129 |
| Great Hammerhead (Deluxe) | Open Sea, Reef | 960 m² | Saltwater | 20–28°C | 1–2 | $1,064 |
| Hawksbill Turtle | Estuarine, Mangrove, Open Sea, Reef | 100 m² | Brackish, Saltwater | 22–30°C | 1–4 | $548 |
| Humphead Wrasse | Open Sea, Reef | 60 m² | Saltwater | 22–30°C | 1–10 | $343 |
| Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips | Estuarine, Reef | 100 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–5 | $127 |
| Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark | Estuarine, Mangrove, Open Sea, Reef | 36 m² | Saltwater | 24–29°C | 1–20 | $448 |
| Indo-Pacific Sergeant | Open Sea, Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–4 | $180 |
| Javanese Cownose Ray | Estuarine, Open Sea, Reef | 80 m² | Brackish, Saltwater | 24–30°C | 5–40 | $297 |
| Koi | Lakes and Rivers | 50 m² | Freshwater | 18–25°C | 1–5 | $180 |
| Longfin Batfish (Deluxe) | Reef | 100 m² | Saltwater | 22–28°C | 1–5 | $125 |
| Ocean Sunfish | Open Sea | 300 m² | Saltwater | 10–25°C | 1–3 | $662 |
| Ocellated Eagle Ray | Estuarine, Open Sea, Reef | 180 m² | Saltwater | 24–27°C | 1–16 | $478 |
| Pacific Bluefin Tuna | Open Sea | 200 m² | Saltwater | 17–26°C | 1–5 | $278 |
| Pacific Sardine | Open Sea | 50 m² | Brackish, Saltwater | 15–26°C | 1–3 | $124 |
| Palette Surgeonfish | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 23–28°C | 1–5 | $120 |
| Red Lionfish | Estuarine, Reef | 16 m² | Saltwater | 22–28°C | 1–20 | $177 |
| Sailfin Snapper | Reef | 40 m² | Saltwater | 22–29°C | 1–10 | $121 |
| Sand Tiger Shark | Reef | 420 m² | Saltwater | 16–28°C | 2–6 | $715 |
| Schooling Bannerfish | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–4 | $121 |
| Threespot Damselfish | Mangrove, Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–5 | $125 |
| West Indian Manatee | Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands | 20 m² (150 m² water area) | Any Salinity | 23–30°C | 1–8 | $539 |
| Yellow Tang | Reef | 50 m² | Saltwater | 24–28°C | 1–4 | $117 |
The Hawksbill Turtle accepts brackish or saltwater and is part of the 12-species thriving reef mix. Image: Frontier Developments
Best saltwater aquarium mix
For a showpiece reef tank, the Zoopedia pages of the Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray and Ocellated Eagle Ray list each other as thriving relationships. They also list the Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Sailfin Snapper, Clown Triggerfish and Hawksbill Turtle, which makes 12 species. Smaller reef fish such as the Yellow Tang list a long set of neutral tankmates instead, including the Clown Anemonefish, Palette Surgeonfish and Pacific Sardine.
Planet Zoo 2 exhibit animals (30)
Exhibits hold the smaller species: insects, a scorpion and a tarantula, frogs, newts and salamanders, lizards, snakes up to the Yellow Anaconda, a terrapin, a snail and the Moon Jelly. Frontier’s guide calls exhibits self-contained ecosystems, so there’s no land area or barrier grade to plan. Your job is to keep temperature and humidity in range (and salinity for the Moon Jelly), and to keep the animals fed, watered and clean. Many are managed as colonies that regenerate their numbers. Every exhibit animal has the same food cost in the Zoopedia, $225.
| Animal | Type | Temperature | Humidity | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonian Giant Centipede | Centipede | 23–29°C | 50–84% | 1–2 |
| American Bullfrog | Amphibian | 23–29°C | 60–80% | 1–4 |
| Axolotl (Deluxe) | Amphibian | 15–20°C | 80–90% | 1–5 |
| Boa Constrictor | Reptile | 23–31°C | 60–80% | 1–2 |
| Cloudless Sulphur | Insect | 21–28°C | 50–84% | 1–8 |
| Common Bluetongue | Reptile | 25–35°C | 50–60% | 1–2 |
| Danube Crested Newt | Amphibian | 12–25°C | 55–75% | 1–6 |
| Desert Horned Viper | Reptile | 23–31°C | 15–25% | 1–4 |
| Diamondback Terrapin | Reptile | 21–32°C | 65–80% | 1–8 |
| Eastern Brown Snake | Reptile | 23–29°C | 60–85% | 1–5 |
| European Peacock | Insect | 18–25°C | 60–80% | 1–8 |
| Fire Salamander | Amphibian | 15–24°C | 60–75% | 1–6 |
| Giant Forest Scorpion | Arachnid | 21–30°C | 65–85% | 1–6 |
| Giant Malaysian Leaf Insect | Insect | 22–30°C | 50–70% | 1–2 |
| Giant Slippery Frog | Amphibian | 26–32°C | 74–86% | 1–2 |
| Giant Tiger Land Snail | Snail | 20–28°C | 70–80% | 1–3 |
| Gila Monster | Reptile | 24–32°C | 15–25% | 1–4 |
| Golden Poison Frog | Amphibian | 26–31°C | 80–90% | 1–2 |
| Goliath Beetle | Insect | 23–36°C | 40–60% | 1–3 |
| Lehmann's Poison Frog | Amphibian | 26–31°C | 80–90% | 1–2 |
| Menelaus Blue Morpho | Insect | 21–35°C | 65–85% | 1–8 |
| Mexican Redknee | Arachnid | 23–29°C | 40–60% | 1–2 |
| Monarch | Insect | 21–30°C | 40–60% | 1–8 |
| Moon Jelly (saltwater) | Jellyfish | 9–19°C | 80–90% | 1–3 |
| Old World Swallowtail | Insect | 18–24°C | 40–60% | 1–8 |
| Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Amphibian | 26–31°C | 80–90% | 1–5 |
| Sacred Scarab Beetle | Insect | 20–35°C | 40–60% | 1–3 |
| Sri Lankan Rose | Insect | 21–35°C | 40–60% | 1–8 |
| Western Diamondback Rattlesnake | Reptile | 24–30°C | 40–60% | 1–2 |
| Yellow Anaconda | Reptile | 25–30°C | 80–90% | 1–2 |
Which Planet Zoo 2 animals can guests walk through?
The Zoopedia marks “Guests Can Walk Through” as true for 36 species, so you can build walk-through spaces where guests share the space with the animals:
- Land: Aardvark, African Penguin, Eurasian Beaver, Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Golden Lion Tamarin, Goodfellow’s Tree-Kangaroo, Meerkat, Mountain Hare, Red Deer, Red Panda, Ring-Tailed Lemur, Springbok, Sunda Pangolin and Thomson’s Gazelle.
- Birds: Eurasian Bittern, Great Hornbill, Greater Flamingo, Javan Green Magpie, Long-Tailed Parakeet and Toco Toucan.
- Aquarium: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Great Hammerhead, Hawksbill Turtle, Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocean Sunfish, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark and West Indian Manatee.
Cheapest animals to start a Planet Zoo 2 zoo
If money is tight early on, these habitat animals have the lowest food costs in the Zoopedia. The Greater Flamingo ($36, 100 m² of land plus a 60 m² flight area) and the African Penguin ($83.75, but it needs 135 m² of water) cost the least. Then come the Wild Boar ($111, 310 m²), Mountain Hare ($116, 200 m²), Common Warthog ($117, 290 m²) and Nile Monitor ($125, 220 m²). Springbok and Thomson’s Gazelle ($164 each) are the cheapest way into the savannah mix above.
Exhibit animals all cost $225 and need no barrier, which keeps their costs easy to plan. Playing other management sims too? See our Two Point Museum money guide, our Two Point Hospital staff training guide and our older Planet Coaster guide for Frontier’s theme park series.
Will Planet Zoo 2 get more animals?
Nothing new has been added since launch. The Zoopedia still lists 136 species on October 29. Frontier’s latest updates, 1.0.6 and hotfix 1.0.7 on October 23, are fixes and balancing, including a pass on animal accreditation tier requirements. Frontier says it will share news on future content once the high-priority fixes are done. Before launch it also said that “Planet Zoo 2 will continue to grow over time” with more species. No animal pack has been announced or priced yet.
FAQ
How many animals are in Planet Zoo 2?
136 species in the Zoopedia: 130 in the base game and 6 in the Deluxe Upgrade Pack.
Which animals come with the Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition?
Golden Eagle, Golden Lion Tamarin, Great Hammerhead Shark, Axolotl, Blue and Gold Fusilier and Longfin Batfish, according to the Steam page of the Deluxe Upgrade Pack.
Are there flying birds in Planet Zoo 2?
Yes, 12 species fly and need aviaries: Eurasian Bittern, Golden Eagle, Great Hornbill, Greater Flamingo, Javan Green Magpie, Long-Eared Owl, Long-Tailed Parakeet, Secretarybird, Shoebill, Toco Toucan, White-Backed Vulture and White-Tailed Sea-Eagle.
Which Planet Zoo 2 animal needs the biggest habitat?
The Masai Giraffe and Reticulated Giraffe, at 1,500 m² of land each at the Zoopedia’s default group size. Next come the Grey Wolf (1,162 m²) and the Western Lowland Gorilla (1,160 m²).
Can you put sharks together in Planet Zoo 2?
Yes. The Blacktip Reef Shark, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark and Sand Tiger Shark are all in the 12-species thriving reef mix, with rays, the Hawksbill Turtle and large reef fish. All need saltwater.
Sources: Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia (Frontier, all 136 species pages, checked October 29, 2026); Frontier’s player guides on animals and aquariums; Planet Zoo 2 and Deluxe Upgrade Pack on Steam; Planet Zoo 2 news and update notes (Frontier, Steam).
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