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Your complete guide to Planet Zoo 2. Every one of the 130 animal species, all six wildlife reserves, aquarium and aviary guides, and everything you need to build a wilder world.

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Your Planet Zoo 2 Journey

Beginner Guide

New to Planet Zoo 2? Start here with the essential mechanics, your first habitat, and how to keep animals happy from day one.

All 130 Animals

The complete species list — mammals, birds, reptiles, aquatics and invertebrates — with habitat needs and conservation status.

Wildlife Reserves

Release animals into six global reserves. See exactly which species each reserve accepts and how conservation credits flow.

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Planet Zoo 2 African Wild Dog: Pack AI and Social Needs Guide

Planet Zoo 2 African wild dog guide: pack hunting behaviour, social group management, and how to release painted wolves to the Great Rift Valley reserve.

Planet Zoo 2 Animals: Complete List of All 130 Species

Every Planet Zoo 2 animal at launch: all 130 species grouped by class with real-world conservation status, plus the new aquatics and flying birds explained.

Planet Zoo 2 Blacktip Reef Shark: How Aquatics Change Zoo Design

Planet Zoo 2 blacktip reef shark guide: the launch roster’s reef ambassador, saltwater aquarium design, water gates, filtration and shark welfare.

Planet Zoo 2 Giant Panda: Conservation, Breeding and FEN Economics

Planet Zoo 2 giant panda guide: official Zoopedia stats, why this Vulnerable bear anchors the Fauna & Ecosystems Network conservation economy.

Animals

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Planet Zoo 2 African Wild Dog: Pack AI and Social Needs Guide

Planet Zoo 2 African wild dog guide: pack hunting behaviour, social group management, and how to release painted wolves to the Great Rift Valley reserve.

Planet Zoo 2 Animals: Complete List of All 130 Species

Every Planet Zoo 2 animal at launch: all 130 species grouped by class with real-world conservation status, plus the new aquatics and flying birds explained.

Planet Zoo 2 Blacktip Reef Shark: How Aquatics Change Zoo Design

Planet Zoo 2 blacktip reef shark guide: the launch roster’s reef ambassador, saltwater aquarium design, water gates, filtration and shark welfare.

Planet Zoo 2 Giant Panda: Conservation, Breeding and FEN Economics

Planet Zoo 2 giant panda guide: official Zoopedia stats, why this Vulnerable bear anchors the Fauna & Ecosystems Network conservation economy.

Reserves

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Planet Zoo 2 Great Rift Valley Reserve: Every Animal You Can Release

The Great Rift Valley is Planet Zoo 2 Career mode starting reserve, with 27 releasable African savanna species. Here is the full release list and loop.

Planet Zoo 2 Scottish Highlands Reserve: Temperate Rewilding Guide

The Scottish Highlands is Planet Zoo 2 smallest Wildlife Reserve, with 11 releasable species including Red Deer, Golden Eagle, and Grey Wolf. Full list.

Planet Zoo 2 Sumatra Reserve: Tropical Rainforest Restoration Guide

The Sumatra reserve in Planet Zoo 2 holds 15 releasable species, led by the Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Orangutan, and Sunda Pangolin. Full list inside.

Planet Zoo 2 Wildlife Reserves: Complete Guide & Full Release Lists

Wildlife Reserves are Planet Zoo 2 endgame conservation loop. Learn the release cycle, all 6 reserves, and every animal you can reintroduce to the wild.

Guides

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Planet Zoo 2 Aquatic Animals Guide: Aquariums Done Right

Complete Planet Zoo 2 aquatics guide: freshwater vs saltwater aquariums, confirmed species like Blacktip Reef Sharks, water care, and tank design tips.

Planet Zoo 2 Beginner Guide: Your First 3 Hours

A timeline-based Planet Zoo 2 beginner guide covering your first three hours: tutorials, your first habitat, guest facilities, economy, and breeding.

Planet Zoo 2 Flying Birds Guide: Building Your First Aviary

How to build walk-through aviaries in Planet Zoo 2: barriers, support poles, and dynamic mesh covers explained, plus confirmed birds like the Toco Toucan.

Planet Zoo 2 Money Making Guide: Economy Explained

How money works in Planet Zoo 2: the official build-attract-earn-expand loop, shops and amenities, education income, and breeding animals to trade in Franchise.

Game Modes

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Planet Zoo 2 Career Mode: The FEN Global Adventure Explained

Planet Zoo 2 Career mode sends you around the world with FEN, the Fauna and Ecosystems Network, to build zoos and rewild Wildlife Reserves.

Planet Zoo 2 Franchise Mode: Long-Term Zoos and Player Trading

Planet Zoo 2 Franchise mode challenges you to run a zoo for the long term and trade animals with other players. Here is how its economy works.

Planet Zoo 2 Sandbox Mode: Unlimited Creativity, Zero Pressure

Planet Zoo 2 Sandbox mode removes money limits so you can enjoy unlimited creativity. Learn how blueprints, scenery themes and tools work without pressure.

Building

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Planet Zoo 2 Blueprints Guide: Ready-to-Place vs Piece-by-Piece

Planet Zoo 2 blueprints let you place pre-built designs instantly, or build piece by piece with scaling, flexi-colour and pathing tools. Here is when to use each.

Planet Zoo 2 Habitat Design Guide: Welfare, Terrain and Foliage

Design better habitats in Planet Zoo 2 with this guide to terrain and foliage brushes, water, real animal behaviour and the four pillars of animal welfare.

Planet Zoo 2 Scenery Themes: 4 New Themes and 5 Returning

Planet Zoo 2 confirms four new scenery themes and five returning from Planet Zoo, with iconic architecture across globe-spanning biomes. Here is what each offers.

Updates

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Planet Zoo 2 Animal Reveals: Zoopedia Tracker

Frontier reveals Planet Zoo 2 animals through the official Zoopedia countdown. Track every reveal, see which of the 116 species are confirmed, and plan your zoo.

Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition: Is It Worth It?

Is the Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition worth $64.99? Compare the six bonus species, exclusive animal signs, and preorder pack against the $49.99 Standard Edition.

Planet Zoo 2 Update Tracker & Patch Notes

Track every Planet Zoo 2 update and patch note in one place. We monitor Frontier's Steam news hub and official channels so you never miss a fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Planet Zoo 2.

What is Planet Zoo 2?

Planet Zoo 2 is a zoo management simulation by Frontier Developments, released on October 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It features 130 animal species — including fully aquatic animals and flying birds for the first time — plus Wildlife Reserves where you release animals into restored ecosystems.

How many animals are in Planet Zoo 2?

Planet Zoo 2 launches with 130 animal species across mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The Deluxe Edition adds 6 more species. Our animal list page covers all of them with habitat and conservation details.

What are Wildlife Reserves in Planet Zoo 2?

Wildlife Reserves are a new feature that extends gameplay beyond your zoo. You breed animals, meet release requirements, and reintroduce them into six global reserves — from the Great Rift Valley to the Scottish Highlands — to restore ecosystems and earn conservation credits.

Is Planet Zoo 2 on Game Pass?

Planet Zoo 2 launched on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 13, 2026. Check the official store pages for the latest availability and any subscription additions.

Does Planet Zoo 2 have aquatic animals?

Yes — fully aquatic species are new to the series. You can build freshwater and saltwater aquariums housing sharks, turtles, rays, and dozens of fish species, each with their own water quality and depth needs.

Ready to Build a Wilder World?

Bookmark this wiki — we track every new animal reveal, patch note, and reserve guide as Frontier updates the game.

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