Planet Zoo 2 · Field guide
Know your next move inside the zoo.
From the launch checklist to aquarium and aviary verification tracks — every guide carries an evidence label set and its own review date.
Prelaunch edition · announced launch October 13, 2026 · launch sources checked September 19; animal records checked September 20; six additions and veterinary announcement checked September 23, 2026
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Field notesLaunch essentials
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Open guide 02Prelaunch editionRelease date, platforms and editionsChoose a platform and edition using current official information.
Open guide 03Prelaunch editionPlanet Zoo 2 launch checklistEverything a careful player should verify around launch, in one saved checklist.
Open guide 04Prelaunch editionYour first zoo: a prelaunch planning checklistKnow what to check before committing to a first-zoo plan.
Open guide 05Prelaunch editionCareer, franchise, challenge and sandbox modesThe mode map, with verification status kept honest.
Open guide 06Prelaunch editionLaunch troubleshootingA calm, systematic path from “it will not start” to a working zoo.
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. Species thresholds remain unverified.
Open guide 02PrelaunchHabitat 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 03PrelaunchAquariums and aquatic animalsAquatic animals use water volume, salinity and temperature requirements. Frontier describes configurable filters, aquarium staff gates and guest tunnels; exact species values remain unverified.
Open guide 04PrelaunchAviaries 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 05PrelaunchWildlife 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 06PrelaunchNeeds, 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 07PrelaunchGenetics 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 08PrelaunchTrading, 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 unverified.
Open guide 02PrelaunchGuests, 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 03PrelaunchFacilities, 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 04PrelaunchResearch 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 05PrelaunchFinance, 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 guide 06Prelaunch editionScenarios and progressionScenario coverage that never fabricates a mission.
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 remain untested.
Open guide 02PrelaunchTerrain, 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 03PrelaunchPaths, 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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