Terrestrial habitat
Black Rhinoceros · Planet Zoo 2
Black Rhinoceros 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 | Perissodactyla |
| Family | Rhinocerotidae |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Desert, Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.6 m / 1.55 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | 1 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–3 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 2 |
| Land area | 770m² |
| Shelter area | 40m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 4 |
| Barrier height | 2m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 10–60%, Sand 10–40%, Soil 10–60%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $836.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 4 with a minimum height of 2m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 14°C to 41°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 770m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 40m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 1–3 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 7 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 15 months |
| Interbirth period | 9 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | African Savannah Elephant, Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Barrel Feeder - Hanging, Hanging Grazer Feeder, Barrel Feeder - Large, Melon Feeder
- Habitat: Gyro, Plant Screen, Rubbing Pillar, Skittle, Sprinkler, Large Tyre, Waterfall and Metal Frame, Large Ball, Mud Bath, Herb Scent Marker, Ball on Chain
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Black Rhinoceros
- 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 Black Rhinoceros need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Desert, Savannah. Barrier grade 4, minimum height 2m.
What temperature does the Black Rhinoceros habitat need?
14°C to 41°C
How many Black Rhinoceros can live together?
1–3 mixed, cap per sex 1/2.
How long is the Black Rhinoceros gestation?
15 months, with an interbirth period of 9 months.