Terrestrial habitat
African Savannah Elephant · Planet Zoo 2
African Savannah Elephant in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Proboscidea |
| Family | Elephantidae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Desert, Savannah, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 3.2 m / 2.6 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | 1 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 36°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 2–16 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 15 |
| Land area | 502m² |
| Shelter area | 56m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 4 |
| Barrier height | 3m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–40%, Sand 10–40%, Soil 20–40%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $1322.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 4 with a minimum height of 3m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 14°C to 36°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Terrain mix must stay inside the ranges in the table: welfare checks the painted surface, not the object list.
- Plan at least 502m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 56m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 2–16 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 10 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 22 months |
| Interbirth period | 108 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 60 years |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | Male offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe, Black Rhinoceros |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Barrel Feeder - Hanging, Veggie Jelly Cake, Barrel Feeder - Large, Fixed Roller Feeder - Large, Melon Feeder, Suspended High Grazer Feeder, Tree Scatter Feeder
- Habitat: Gyro, Rubbing Pillar, Skittle, Large Tyre, Large Ball, Musical Keyboard, Mud Bath
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with African Savannah Elephant
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the African Savannah Elephant need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Desert, Savannah, Wetlands. Barrier grade 4, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the African Savannah Elephant habitat need?
14°C to 36°C
How many African Savannah Elephant can live together?
2–16 mixed, cap per sex 1/15.
How long is the African Savannah Elephant gestation?
22 months, with an interbirth period of 108 months.