Terrestrial habitat
African Wild Dog · Planet Zoo 2
African Wild Dog 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 | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.73 m / 0.64 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 36°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 2–27 |
| Group cap per sex | 26 / 26 |
| Land area | 930m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 3m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–70%, Sand 10–40%, Soil 20–70%, Rock 0–30% |
| Periodic food cost | $391.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 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 930m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 2–27 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 1 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 2 months |
| Interbirth period | 12 months |
| Litter size | 1-6 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 10 years |
| Mating system | Monogamous |
| Offspring dispersal | Female offspring |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Frozen Blood Pumpkin, Dog Ball, Piñata Zebra, Piñata Pronghorn, Rotation Line Feeder
- Habitat: Blood Scent Marker, Cardboard Box, Rubber Duck, Small Ball, Small Ice Ball, Tug Rope, Small Bubble Machine, Prey-scented Sack, Chew Toy, Mud Bath
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with African Wild Dog
- 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 Wild Dog need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Savannah. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the African Wild Dog habitat need?
14°C to 36°C
How many African Wild Dog can live together?
2–27 mixed, cap per sex 26/26.
How long is the African Wild Dog gestation?
2 months, with an interbirth period of 12 months.