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Gemsbok in Planet Zoo 2

Gemsbok Habitat Requirements

Oryx gazella · Mammal · Base game

Mammal Africa DesertGrassland Medium PreyTerrestrial Seed Dispersers Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 14–41°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 5–10animals Bachelor up to 10 male or 10 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1.25 m Official
Land area 270m² +40 m² for each extra animal Official
Water area — Not applicable Not applicable
Climbing area — Not applicable Not applicable
Shelter 10m² Minimum per animal Official
Biome Desert + Grassland Southwest Africa · Africa Official

Terrain share

Official

Allowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
5–10
Bachelor group
10 male / 10 female
Mixed group
1 male / 9 female
Temperament
Neutral
Mating system
Polygynous
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0.71 yr
Interbirth period
0.83 yr
Sexual maturity
2 yr
Litter size
1
Juvenile
2 yr
Adult
14 yr
Elderly
7yr
Food cost per period
253

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

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From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Black Wildebeest in Planet Zoo 2
    Black Wildebeest
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Blue Wildebeest in Planet Zoo 2
    Blue Wildebeest
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Cape Buffalo in Planet Zoo 2
    Cape Buffalo
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Common Ostrich in Planet Zoo 2
    Common Ostrich
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Gemsbok entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Common Warthog in Planet Zoo 2
    Common Warthog
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Masai Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2
    Masai Giraffe
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Nyala in Planet Zoo 2
    Nyala
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Plains Zebra in Planet Zoo 2
    Plains Zebra
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Reticulated Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2
    Reticulated Giraffe
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Sable Antelope in Planet Zoo 2
    Sable Antelope
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Springbok in Planet Zoo 2
    Springbok
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Thomson's Gazelle in Planet Zoo 2
    Thomson's Gazelle
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • White-Backed Vulture in Planet Zoo 2
    White-Backed Vulture
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Gemsbok entry only.
    ✓ Thriving

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Grab Ball
  • Large Ball
  • Plant Screen
  • Rubbing Pillar
  • Mud Bath

Food enrichment

  • Dog Ball
  • Barrel Feeder - Hanging
  • Hanging Grazer Feeder
  • Barrel Feeder - Large
  • Melon Feeder
  • Scarecrow Feeder

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Least Concern
Size (shoulder height)
1.15 m
Weight
260 kg / 155 kg
Colour morphs
Albino, Erythristic

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Gemsbok colour morphs.

How much area for N Gemsboks?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Gemsbok need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 14–41 °C for the Gemsbok. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Gemsbok need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 270 m² of land for the first animal (+40 m² for each extra animal). For example, 350 m² of land for three.

How many Gemsboks can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 5–10. Bachelor groups allow up to 10 males or 10 females, and a mixed group up to 1 males and 9 females.

What barrier does the Gemsbok need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.

Which animals can live with the Gemsbok?

The official Zoopedia lists 13 thriving cohabitants (Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle, White-Backed Vulture).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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