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Reticulated Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2

Reticulated Giraffe Habitat Requirements

Giraffa reticulata · Mammal · Base game

Mammal Africa Grassland High BrowsersTerrestrial Seed Dispersers Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 12–36°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 3–12animals Bachelor up to 12 male or 12 female Official
Barrier Grade 3 Min. height 2 m Official
Land area 1500m² +125 m² for each extra animal Official
Water area — Not applicable Not applicable
Climbing area — Not applicable Not applicable
Shelter 25m² 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
3–12
Bachelor group
12 male / 12 female
Mixed group
3 male / 9 female
Temperament
Neutral
Mating system
Polygynous
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
1.18 yr
Interbirth period
1.82 yr
Sexual maturity
4 yr
Litter size
1
Sterility age
32 yr
Juvenile
4 yr
Adult
28 yr
Elderly
3yr
Food cost per period
838

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 Reticulated Giraffe 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
  • Plains Zebra in Planet Zoo 2
    Plains Zebra
    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 Reticulated Giraffe entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • African Savannah Elephant in Planet Zoo 2
    African Savannah Elephant
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Black Rhinoceros in Planet Zoo 2
    Black Rhinoceros
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Gyro
  • Large Ball
  • Rubbing Pillar
  • Skittle

Food enrichment

  • Barrel Feeder - Hanging
  • Melon Feeder
  • Suspended High Grazer Feeder

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Endangered
Size (height)
5.4 m / 4.6 m
Weight
1190 kg / 830 kg
Colour morphs
Leucistic, Spotless

Where two values are shown, the first is male and the second female.

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Reticulated Giraffe colour morphs.

How much area for N Reticulated Giraffes?

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

FAQ

What temperature does the Reticulated Giraffe need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 12–36 °C for the Reticulated Giraffe. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Reticulated Giraffe need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 1500 m² of land for the first animal (+125 m² for each extra animal). For example, 1750 m² of land for three.

How many Reticulated Giraffes can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 3–12. Bachelor groups allow up to 12 males or 12 females, and a mixed group up to 3 males and 9 females.

What barrier does the Reticulated Giraffe need?

A Grade 3 barrier at least 2 m high.

Which animals can live with the Reticulated Giraffe?

The official Zoopedia lists 13 thriving cohabitants (Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle, White-Backed Vulture) and 2 neutral cohabitants (African Savannah Elephant, Black Rhinoceros).

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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