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Plains Zebra in Planet Zoo 2

Plains Zebra Habitat Requirements

Equus quagga · Mammal · Base game

Mammal Africa Grassland GrazersMedium PreyTerrestrial Seed Dispersers Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 14–36°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 3–6animals Bachelor up to 6 male or 6 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1.25 m Official
Land area 460m² +140 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 Grassland 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
3–6
Bachelor group
6 male / 6 female
Mixed group
1 male / 5 female
Temperament
Confident
Mating system
Polygynous
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
1.08 yr
Interbirth period
0.92 yr
Sexual maturity
4 yr
Litter size
1
Juvenile
4 yr
Adult
14 yr
Elderly
22yr
Food cost per period
174

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

Compatible animals

Full matrix →

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 Plains Zebra entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Common Warthog in Planet Zoo 2
    Common Warthog
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Gemsbok in Planet Zoo 2
    Gemsbok
    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
  • 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 Plains Zebra entry only.
    ✓ Thriving

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Grab Ball
  • Herb Scent Marker
  • Large Ball
  • Plant Screen
  • Rubbing Pillar
  • Rubber Chicken
  • Curio Ball
  • Mud Bath

Food enrichment

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

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Near Threatened
Size (shoulder height)
1.2 m
Weight
1 kg
Colour morphs
Erythristic, Amelanistic, Part Melanistic, Pseudomelanistic

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Plains Zebra colour morphs.

How much area for N Plains Zebras?

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

FAQ

What temperature does the Plains Zebra need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 14–36 °C for the Plains Zebra. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Plains Zebra need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 460 m² of land for the first animal (+140 m² for each extra animal). For example, 740 m² of land for three.

How many Plains Zebras can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 3–6. Bachelor groups allow up to 6 males or 6 females, and a mixed group up to 1 males and 5 females.

What barrier does the Plains Zebra need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.

Which animals can live with the Plains Zebra?

The official Zoopedia lists 13 thriving cohabitants (Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, 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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