Planet Zoo 2 · Field guide
Prepare your zoo. Choose your next step.
Compare editions, choose a mode, shortlist animals and explore the announced building and care systems.
Released October 13, 2026 · source-based guides. Published care values are separate from gameplay tests.
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Field notesLaunch essentials
Frontier confirms the October 13 PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release: compare editions, choose an announced mode and shortlist animals for your zoo.
Open guide 02PreviewRelease date, platforms and editionsFrontier confirms Planet Zoo 2 is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 13. Compare platforms, editions and PC requirements.
Open guide 03PreviewPlanet Zoo 2 launch checklistCheck your Planet Zoo 2 platform and edition, prepare installation and choose a mode. Save a checklist for your first session.
Open guide 04PreviewPlan your first zoo: animals, enclosures and budgetShortlist announced animals, compare enclosure categories and sketch a habitat and budget. This source-based plan does not supply tested costs or build order.
Open guide 05PreviewCareer, Franchise and Sandbox: choose a modeCareer follows FEN; Franchise requires online access and a Frontier account; Sandbox offers Default, Creative and Challenge presets. Read the published startup steps and currency scope before choosing.
Open guide 06PreviewLaunch troubleshootingPlanet Zoo 2 zoo crashing on load after using Loony Bloons or Souvenir shops? Update 1.0.9 fixes it and saves are intact. Plus 1.0.8 save and Franchise fixes, Hotfix 1.0.7 and launch reports.
Open guideField notesAnimals & species
Frontier describes food, water, space, terrain, plants, social needs and enrichment as welfare requirements. Research can unlock the higher Thriving state. Published space, temperature and group values are shown on existing species profiles where available; game behavior remains untested.
Open guide 02PreviewHabitat design and requirementsStart with the animal’s published enclosure category: terrestrial habitat, flying habitat, aquarium or exhibit. Some fish have two categories. Match the enclosure type before planning space or services.
Open guide 03PreviewAquariums and aquatic animalsAquatic species have water-space, salinity and temperature requirements; check each species’ stated area or volume units. Frontier describes configurable filters, aquarium staff gates and guest tunnels; published species values are shown where available; game behavior remains untested.
Open guide 04PreviewAviaries and flying animalsFrontier describes an Add Roof control, adjustable supporting pillars, nesting sites and a Flyable Area readout. Each bird’s numerical requirements still need a game-build check.
Open guide 05PreviewWildlife reserves and animal releaseWildlife Reserves combine habitat restoration, eligible release groups and research networks. Frontier describes cleaning ecosystems, filling animal roles and earning Conservation Credits through research.
Open guide 06PreviewNeeds, enrichment and healthAnimal behaviour responds to surroundings and mood. Frontier describes routines, periodic responses, distractions and interruptions, plus group formations. Behaviour alone does not establish a welfare formula.
Open guide 07PreviewGenetics and breedingSome species have seasonal fertility; others can reproduce year-round. Welfare affects fertility, and release groups can impose genetic-diversity, longevity or fertility conditions. No inheritance calculator is verified.
Open guide 08PreviewTrading, adoption and releaseTrading and storage are managed through the Planet Hub within the current game mode. Wildlife Reserve releases use species-specific groups and eligibility rules.
Open guideField notesZoo systems
Frontier names Caretakers, Keepers, Mechanics, Vendors, Vets and Educators. Work Zones, wages, training and workload management are announced; staffing ratios remain unconfirmed.
Open guide 02PreviewGuests, education and satisfactionGuests need services, rest, animal views and education. Frontier describes talks, boards, speakers, webcams and tours; poor animal welfare can upset visitors and attract protesters.
Open guide 03PreviewFacilities, shops and servicesBuild support around the functions your animals and visitors need. Frontier has described aquarium water equipment and Wildlife Reserve research equipment; exact prices and capacities are still unknown.
Open guide 04PreviewResearch and unlocksVets conduct research, and Wildlife Reserves unlock higher species research. Research supports new care options, Thriving and release opportunities. Exact progression values are not verified.
Open guide 05PreviewFinance, conservation and expansionCash supports zoo construction and operation; Frontier also describes loans, marketing and Conservation Credits. The budget tool uses your inputs because prices and return formulas are not verified.
Open guideField notesBuilding & park
Planet Zoo 2 adds path drawing and stamps, nature brushes, scenery scaling and mirroring, and integrated Frontier Workshop blueprints. These are announced tools; exact limits have not yet been tested.
Open guide 02PreviewTerrain, water and habitat shapingFrontier describes sculpting, stamps, terrain paint and nature brushes. Aquarium water conditions use filters and gate controls. Seasonal temperatures also affect animal care.
Open guide 03PreviewPaths, transport and visitor flowFrontier describes Line and Curve Builder, Draw Tool, Stamp Builder and Border Edit for paths and plazas. Aquarium tunnels are also announced. A complete transport-ride roster is not verified.
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