Zoo Management Simulation
Planet Zoo 2 Wiki
Create and manage extraordinary zoos with lifelike animals, custom aquariums, and free-flying birds. Expand your conservation network by restoring habitats and releasing wildlife into reserves around the world.
- Releases Oct 13, 2026
- 3 Supported Platforms
- 3 Game Modes
- 9 Scenery Themes
- 16 GB Minimum RAM
What is Planet Zoo 2?
Planet Zoo 2 is a zoo-building and management simulation developed and published by Frontier Developments. As the sequel to Planet Zoo, it challenges players to design detailed animal habitats, manage visitor needs, and build thriving zoos across diverse environments.
The sequel adds fully aquatic species in custom aquariums, flying birds in aviaries, and expansive Wildlife Reserves for conservation projects. Players can choose Career, Franchise, or Sandbox mode and share creative blueprints through the cross-platform Frontier Workshop.
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- Developer
- Frontier Developments
- Platforms
- Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Genre
- Zoo Management Simulation
- Release Date
- Oct 13, 2026
- Game Modes
- 3
- Scenery Themes
- 9
- New Habitat Types
- Aquariums and Aviaries
- Minimum PC Memory
- 16 GB
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Genres
- Zoo Management Simulation
- Modes
- Single player
- Release date
- 2026-10-13
- Developer
- Frontier Developments
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Start Here
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Beginner Guide
Get oriented with zoo creation, your first animal habitats, animal welfare, guest services, and the essential tools for managing a new park.
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Animal Habitats & Welfare
Learn how to plan suitable habitats, meet species-specific needs, provide food and enrichment, and understand animal behaviour.
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Zoo Management & Guest Needs
Set up staff, shops, facilities, and guest paths while balancing income, education, and the everyday running of your zoo.
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Aquariums & Aviaries
Explore how custom freshwater or saltwater aquariums and covered aviaries accommodate fully aquatic animals and flying birds.
Planet Zoo 2 Wiki Hub
Eight practical guides covering animals, habitats, release info, and PC basics.
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Release
The official release date, launch timing, countdown, trailers, and reveal news.
Animals
Confirmed species, habitat planning, and care basics for every animal in Planet Zoo 2.
Guide
Step-by-step guides for starting your zoo, building habitats, and solving common problems.
Features
Deep dives into Planet Zoo 2's new systems, from aquariums and aviaries to Wildlife Reserves and Exhibits 2.0.
Platforms
Availability, performance, and system requirements for every platform.
Purchase
Compare Standard and Deluxe editions, preorder bonuses, and where to buy Planet Zoo 2.
Reviews
Value breakdowns and comparisons between Planet Zoo 2 and the original game.
Community
Community channels, official links, and ways to follow Planet Zoo 2 updates.
Planet Zoo 2 Animals List
Explore the confirmed animal species in Planet Zoo 2, including terrestrial wildlife, fully aquatic animals, flying birds, and exhibit species. Discover returning favourites, newly introduced animals, and their different habitat categories using official Zoopedia announcements.
Terrestrial Animals
Confirmed land animals include the Sumatran Tiger, Lion, Western Chimpanzee, Plains Zebra, and Saltwater Crocodile.
Aquatic Animals
NewThe aquatic roster includes the Blacktip Reef Shark, Hawksbill Turtle, Ocean Sunfish, and newly revealed Javanese Cownose Ray.
Flying Birds
NewConfirmed flying species include the Toco Toucan, Secretarybird, Javan Green Magpie, and Greater Flamingo.
Latest Reveals
The October 6 Zoopedia update confirmed the Siamang, Red-eyed Tree Frog, Javan Green Magpie, Grizzly Bear, Greater Flamingo, and North Sulawesi Babirusa.
Planet Zoo 2 Beginner Guide
Learn how to start your first zoo in Planet Zoo 2, from selecting a game mode to building habitats and managing animal welfare. Follow the essential steps for keeping animals healthy, providing guest facilities, and developing a successful conservation-focused zoo.
Choose a game mode
Choose a game mode: Career follows the FEN conservation adventure, Sandbox offers creative freedom, and Franchise connects zoos and animal trading.
Build your first habitat
Build an appropriate habitat for your first animal species using the available construction tools, barriers, terrain, and scenery.
Meet animal welfare needs
Meet animal welfare requirements by providing suitable food, water, enrichment, and habitat conditions. Observe animal moods and behaviours.
Set up guest paths and staff
Create accessible guest paths and provide shops, amenities, and educational opportunities while managing zoo staff.
Grow your zoo
Improve animal welfare and guest satisfaction to strengthen your zoo rating, generate income, and support future expansion.
Planet Zoo 2 Release Date and Platforms
Find the official Planet Zoo 2 release date, launch time, supported platforms, and edition prices. Compare the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions, including the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and pre-order bonus content.
Release Date
OfficialOctober 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM BST (2:00 PM UTC), as confirmed in Frontier's official October 9 release timing announcement.
Platforms
Confirmed platforms are Windows PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition includes the base game with a listed US price of $49.99.
Deluxe Edition
The $64.99 Deluxe Edition includes the base game, six additional animal species, and exclusive decorative animal signs.
Pre-Order Bonus
The Bonus Content Pack includes Toucan Eat Shop and Signage, three Unique Animal Donation Bins, and the Tiger Photo Stand-In Wall.
Planet Zoo 2 Aquarium Guide
Discover how the new aquarium system introduces fully aquatic wildlife to Planet Zoo 2. Learn about freshwater and saltwater habitats, aquarium construction, animal care, and confirmed marine species such as sharks, turtles, and tropical fish.
Choose the aquarium type
Choose the freshwater or saltwater aquarium type appropriate for the aquatic species you intend to house.
Build the aquatic habitat
Construct a custom aquatic habitat using the game's aquarium building tools and design suitable underwater environments.
Plan maintenance and water quality
Plan aquarium maintenance and water-quality management, including filtration systems and access for animal care.
Add aquatic animals
Select confirmed aquatic animals such as the Blacktip Reef Shark, Hawksbill Turtle, or Red Lionfish, accounting for their individual habitat requirements.
Create guest viewing areas
Design guest viewing opportunities around the aquarium while continuing to monitor animal welfare and habitat conditions.
Planet Zoo 2 Aviary Guide
Learn how to build fully customisable aviaries for the flying bird species introduced in Planet Zoo 2. Explore the confirmed barrier, support-pole, and mesh-cover construction system alongside bird behaviours, perching environments, and safe visitor access.
Set aviary barriers
Place aviary barriers to define the enclosure and establish the space available for flying birds.
Add support poles
Add support poles to generate the dynamic mesh covering that encloses the aviary.
Shape a bird-friendly environment
Create a suitable environment with habitat scenery and natural perching opportunities for birds.
Introduce flying species
Introduce confirmed flying species such as the Toco Toucan or Secretarybird while considering their habitat and welfare requirements.
Consider a walk-through aviary
Consider creating a walk-through aviary where guest access is safe for the species housed inside.
Planet Zoo 2 Wildlife Reserves Guide
Explore Wildlife Reserves, the new conservation feature that extends Planet Zoo 2 beyond traditional zoo management. Learn how conservation projects, species-specific release requirements, ecosystem restoration, and animal reintroduction contribute to protecting wildlife.
Join conservation projects
Develop your zoo and participate in global conservation projects connected to the Wildlife Reserves system.
Check release requirements
Identify the species-specific requirements that must be satisfied before animals become eligible for release.
Restore ecosystems
Design and restore suitable natural ecosystems within customisable Wildlife Reserves.
Release animals into reserves
Release qualifying zoo animals into the appropriate Wildlife Reserves to support conservation beyond the zoo.
Grow your conservation network
Continue developing the network of zoos and reserves while undertaking additional conservation projects.
Planet Zoo 2 Habitat Building Guide
Discover the construction tools and habitat design options available in Planet Zoo 2, including improved pathing, terrain editing, scenery placement, and blueprints. Learn how to plan animal-friendly habitats while creating accessible, attractive spaces for visitors.
Choose environment and scenery
Select an appropriate environment and scenery theme for your zoo, using the four new and five returning scenery themes.
Build habitats
Create animal habitats using ready-to-place blueprints or the piece-by-piece building system.
Shape terrain and foliage
Use terrain and foliage brushes to shape landscapes and establish environments suited to your chosen species.
Lay out guest paths
Build guest paths and viewing areas with the improved pathing tools, including options for custom routes around animal enclosures.
Refine and balance habitats
Refine habitats with scaling and flexi-colour tools while balancing animal welfare, guest experiences, and zoo management requirements.
Planet Zoo 2 System Requirements
Check the official minimum and recommended PC specifications for Planet Zoo 2 before installing the game. Compare processor, graphics card, memory, operating system, and storage requirements to determine whether your Windows gaming PC meets the published hardware specifications.
Minimum CPU
Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, together with 16 GB RAM.
Minimum GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB VRAM), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM), or Intel Arc A750 (8 GB VRAM).
Recommended CPU
Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, with 16 GB RAM.
Recommended GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB VRAM), AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB VRAM), or Intel Arc A770 (16 GB VRAM).
Storage
40 GB of available storage is required. An SSD is recommended for the minimum configuration and required for the recommended configuration.
Operating System
The minimum specifications list 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, while the recommended specifications require Windows 11 and DirectX 12.
Planet Zoo 2 FAQ
Common questions about Planet Zoo 2, answered for new zookeepers, returning Planet Zoo players, and PC and console builders.
When does Planet Zoo 2 release?
Frontier has scheduled Planet Zoo 2 to launch on October 13, 2026, at 3 p.m. BST (2 p.m. UTC). Availability depends on your region and platform storefront.
Which platforms support Planet Zoo 2?
Planet Zoo 2 is coming to Windows PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store and Xbox on PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does Planet Zoo 2 have aquariums and flying birds?
Yes. Planet Zoo 2 introduces custom freshwater and saltwater aquariums for fully aquatic animals such as blacktip reef sharks and hawksbill turtles, plus aviaries for flying birds including toco toucans.
What are Wildlife Reserves in Planet Zoo 2?
Wildlife Reserves are expansive, customisable conservation areas where players restore natural habitats and release animals from their zoo as part of global conservation projects.
What game modes are available in Planet Zoo 2?
Planet Zoo 2 features Career mode for its globe-spanning story, Franchise mode for building a zoo network and trading animals, and Sandbox mode for creative freedom.
Is Planet Zoo 2 a multiplayer co-op game?
The official Steam listing identifies Planet Zoo 2 as a single-player game. Franchise animal trading and sharing creations through Frontier Workshop are community features, not confirmation of live cooperative zoo building.
Can Planet Zoo 2 players share blueprints across platforms?
Yes. Frontier says its Frontier Workshop lets players explore, download and subscribe to player-made blueprints and creations across platforms.
What is included in Planet Zoo 2 Deluxe Edition?
The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and a Deluxe Upgrade Pack with six additional animal species and exclusive animal signs. Eligible pre-orders also receive the Bonus Content Pack at launch.
What PC specifications does Planet Zoo 2 require?
The listed minimum is Windows 10 or 11, 16 GB RAM, an Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, an RTX 2060 6 GB or comparable listed GPU, and 40 GB storage. An SSD is recommended.
How many scenery themes does Planet Zoo 2 feature?
Frontier lists nine scenery themes for Planet Zoo 2: four new themes and five returning from the original Planet Zoo.
Ready to Build Your Planet Zoo 2 Dream Zoo?
From your first animal habitat to sweeping aquariums, aviaries, and Wildlife Reserves, explore practical guides to plan a thriving zoo.






