Planet Zoo 2 animals list covers all 136 unique species recorded in the launch Zoopedia, including terrestrial mammals and reptiles, flying birds, fish, sharks and smaller exhibit creatures. Six are exclusive to Deluxe Edition. Use the category tables to check which type of enclosure each species needs before you spend money building it.
The figures can look confusing at first because sixteen fish appear in both aquarium and exhibit categories. Those are not extra animals: the same fish can be housed in two different ways. Below you’ll find the full roster arranged by enclosure, with Deluxe species labelled separately, and advice on why an animal may still be locked in Franchise Mode.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: 136 species by enclosure
There are 57 terrestrial habitat species, 12 flying aviary birds, 37 aquarium species and 46 exhibit entries. Sixteen fish belong to both the aquarium and exhibit selections, giving the game 136 distinct launch species rather than the sum of all four category counts. The Planet Zoo 2 animals list counts those fish once in its headline total.
| Enclosure | Entries |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial habitat | 57 |
| Flying aviary | 12 |
| Aquarium | 37 |
| Exhibit | 46 |
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 57 terrestrial animals
Terrestrial species live in traditional animal habitats, including animals that need pools or climbing structures within their enclosures. African Penguin and Common Ostrich are in this category rather than the flying aviary selection. Check the Zoopedia for barrier, space, habitat and social requirements before adopting.
| Animal | Edition |
|---|---|
| Aardvark | Base |
| African Leopard | Base |
| African Penguin | Base |
| African Savannah Elephant | Base |
| African Wild Dog | Base |
| Asian Elephant | Base |
| Asian Small-Clawed Otter | Base |
| Bactrian Camel | Base |
| Binturong | Base |
| Black Rhinoceros | Base |
| Black Wildebeest | Base |
| Blue Wildebeest | Base |
| Cape Buffalo | Base |
| Common Hippopotamus | Base |
| Common Ostrich | Base |
| Common Warthog | Base |
| Eurasian Beaver | Base |
| Eurasian Brown Bear | Base |
| Eurasian Lynx | Base |
| European Bison | Base |
| Galápagos Giant Tortoise | Base |
| Gemsbok | Base |
| Gharial | Base |
| Giant Panda | Base |
| Golden Lion Tamarin | Deluxe |
| Goodfellow’s Tree-Kangaroo | Base |
| Grey Wolf | Base |
| Grizzly Bear | Base |
| Komodo Dragon | Base |
| Lion | Base |
| Malayan Tapir | Base |
| Masai Giraffe | Base |
| Meerkat | Base |
| Mountain Hare | Base |
| Nile Monitor | Base |
| North Sulawesi Babirusa | Base |
| Nyala | Base |
| Plains Zebra | Base |
| Przewalski’s Horse | Base |
| Red Deer | Base |
| Red Panda | Base |
| Reticulated Giraffe | Base |
| Ring-Tailed Lemur | Base |
| Sable Antelope | Base |
| Saltwater Crocodile | Base |
| Siamang | Base |
| Snow Leopard | Base |
| Spotted Hyena | Base |
| Springbok | Base |
| Sumatran Orangutan | Base |
| Sumatran Tiger | Base |
| Sun Bear | Base |
| Sunda Pangolin | Base |
| Thomson’s Gazelle | Base |
| Western Chimpanzee | Base |
| Western Lowland Gorilla | Base |
| Wild Boar | Base |
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 12 flying birds
Flying birds need an aviary built with enclosing walls and a suitable roof. The Golden Eagle is Deluxe-only. If a bird isn’t on the following list, don’t assume a roofed flying aviary is where it belongs; the African Penguin and Common Ostrich are terrestrial habitat species.
| Animal | Edition |
|---|---|
| Eurasian Bittern | Base |
| Golden Eagle | Deluxe |
| Great Hornbill | Base |
| Greater Flamingo | Base |
| Javan Green Magpie | Base |
| Long-Eared Owl | Base |
| Long-Tailed Parakeet | Base |
| Secretarybird | Base |
| Shoebill | Base |
| Toco Toucan | Base |
| White-Backed Vulture | Base |
| White-Tailed Sea-Eagle | Base |
For building steps, read Planet Zoo 2 Aviaries: How to Build Roofs and Flying Bird Habitats. Allow enough flying space, suitable perches and shelter, and confirm compatibility before mixing species.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 37 aquarium animals
Aquarium animals include fish, sharks, rays, a marine turtle and a manatee. These water habitats need suitable depth, the correct water type, filtration and working staff access. Some smaller fish can also occupy exhibits, so look for them again in the final table.
| Animal | Edition |
|---|---|
| African Tigerfish | Base |
| Blackspotted Puffer | Base |
| Blacktip Reef Shark | Base |
| Blue and Gold Fusilier | Deluxe |
| Bluespine Unicornfish | Base |
| Blunthead Cichlid | Base |
| Boeseman’s Rainbowfish | Base |
| Brown Trout | Base |
| Clown Anemonefish | Base |
| Clown Loach | Base |
| Clown Triggerfish | Base |
| Common Rudd | Base |
| Dolphinfish | Base |
| Giant Gourami | Base |
| Giant Grouper | Base |
| Golden Trevally | Base |
| Great Hammerhead | Deluxe |
| Hawksbill Turtle | Base |
| Humphead Wrasse | Base |
| Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips | Base |
| Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark | Base |
| Indo-Pacific Sergeant | Base |
| Javanese Cownose Ray | Base |
| Koi | Base |
| Longfin Batfish | Deluxe |
| Ocean Sunfish | Base |
| Ocellated Eagle Ray | Base |
| Pacific Bluefin Tuna | Base |
| Pacific Sardine | Base |
| Palette Surgeonfish | Base |
| Red Lionfish | Base |
| Sailfin Snapper | Base |
| Sand Tiger Shark | Base |
| Schooling Bannerfish | Base |
| Threespot Damselfish | Base |
| West Indian Manatee | Base |
| Yellow Tang | Base |
See how to build Planet Zoo 2 aquariums before selecting your first aquatic animals. The Great Hammerhead is part of Deluxe Edition, while the Blacktip Reef Shark, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark and Sand Tiger Shark are included in the base-game roster.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: all 46 exhibit entries
Exhibit species include amphibians, snakes, spiders, insects, jellyfish and fish that can also be placed in aquariums. There are 46 entries here, with sixteen repeated aquarium fish; these are still part of the 136 unique species total. The Axolotl is Deluxe-only.
| Animal | Edition |
|---|---|
| African Tigerfish | Base |
| Amazonian Giant Centipede | Base |
| American Bullfrog | Base |
| Axolotl | Deluxe |
| Blue and Gold Fusilier | Deluxe |
| Bluespine Unicornfish | Base |
| Blunthead Cichlid | Base |
| Boa Constrictor | Base |
| Boeseman’s Rainbowfish | Base |
| Brown Trout | Base |
| Cloudless Sulphur | Base |
| Clown Anemonefish | Base |
| Clown Loach | Base |
| Common Bluetongue | Base |
| Common Rudd | Base |
| Danube Crested Newt | Base |
| Desert Horned Viper | Base |
| Diamondback Terrapin | Base |
| Eastern Brown Snake | Base |
| European Peacock | Base |
| Fire Salamander | Base |
| Giant Forest Scorpion | Base |
| Giant Gourami | Base |
| Giant Malaysian Leaf Insect | Base |
| Giant Slippery Frog | Base |
| Giant Tiger Land Snail | Base |
| Gila Monster | Base |
| Golden Poison Frog | Base |
| Goliath Beetle | Base |
| Indo-Pacific Sergeant | Base |
| Koi | Base |
| Lehmann’s Poison Frog | Base |
| Menelaus Blue Morpho | Base |
| Mexican Redknee | Base |
| Monarch | Base |
| Moon Jelly | Base |
| Old World Swallowtail | Base |
| Palette Surgeonfish | Base |
| Red-Eyed Tree Frog | Base |
| Sacred Scarab Beetle | Base |
| Schooling Bannerfish | Base |
| Sri Lankan Rose | Base |
| Threespot Damselfish | Base |
| Western Diamondback Rattlesnake | Base |
| Yellow Anaconda | Base |
| Yellow Tang | Base |
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: six Deluxe Edition animals
The Planet Zoo 2 animals list includes six Deluxe exclusives: Axolotl (exhibit), Blue and Gold Fusilier (aquarium or exhibit), Golden Eagle (aviary), Golden Lion Tamarin (terrestrial habitat), Great Hammerhead (aquarium) and Longfin Batfish (aquarium). If you’re playing the standard edition, you’ll need the Deluxe Upgrade Pack for those species.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: check Zoopedia requirements
Open the Zoopedia entry for the species you want and confirm its enclosure type first. Then check its required habitat size, water conditions, terrain, group size, welfare needs and social compatibility. A lion habitat and a meerkat habitat may both be terrestrial, but you can’t give them the same enclosure and expect both to thrive.
Our animal welfare guide covers food, environment and social needs, while the beginner’s guide explains how to assemble a working first zoo. Use these with the Planet Zoo 2 animals list so you build for an animal’s actual needs, not just its appearance.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: why species are locked in Franchise
The Planet Zoo 2 animals list shows animals in the game, not necessarily every animal available to a new Franchise at the beginning. Franchise Accreditation tiers restrict which species you can trade for until you’ve raised the Reputation of your zoos and Biodiversity of Wildlife Reserves. Some animals are also missing from a temporarily empty online market.
Check the Franchise Accreditation tier requirements if the species is locked, and Franchise Mode troubleshooting if the marketplace is not displaying available animals.
Planet Zoo 2 animals list: can every species be released?
No. Managed Wildlife Reserve releases depend on the ecosystem and the species, alongside research and Release Group conditions. Some animals can be quick-released but cannot be placed in a compatible managed reserve. You might need a particular group size, acceptable fertility or sufficient genetic diversity.
Read why animals are not eligible for release for those requirements, or how to manage a Wildlife Reserve to plan a conservation project. The Planet Zoo 2 animals list is the starting point, not a guarantee of release eligibility for each species.
Are dolphins or Great White Sharks in Planet Zoo 2?
No. The launch Zoopedia contains neither dolphins and whales nor a Great White Shark. Its four listed shark species are Blacktip Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark and Sand Tiger Shark. A new species would need to be officially announced and added to the game before it belongs in the list.
Related Guides
- Aquariums: Build Tanks and Fix Water Quality
- Aviaries: Build Flying Bird Habitats
- Animal Welfare: How to Reach Thriving
- Franchise Accreditation: Five Tiers
- Wildlife Reserves: How to Release Animals
- Beginner’s Guide
- Animals Not Eligible for Release
- How to Earn Conservation Credits
Official game source: Frontier’s Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia.
