Terrestrial habitat
Galápagos Giant Tortoise · Planet Zoo 2
Galápagos Giant Tortoise 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 | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
| Native range | South America |
| Biomes | Rainforest |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.3 m / 1.15 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 18°C to 33°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–4 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 3 |
| Land area | 230m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 1 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 20–80%, Soil 0–30%, Rock 0–40% |
| Periodic food cost | $296.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 1 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 18°C to 33°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 230m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 1–4 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 25 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 2 months |
| Interbirth period | 22 months |
| Litter size | 2-6 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | Male offspring |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Block of Frozen Fruit, Dog Ball, Suspended Veggie Feeder, Fruit Spike Tree, Melon Feeder
- Habitat: Herb Scent Marker, Small Ball, Small Bubble Machine, Small Ice Ball
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Galápagos Giant Tortoise
- 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 Galápagos Giant Tortoise need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Rainforest. Barrier grade 1, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Galápagos Giant Tortoise habitat need?
18°C to 33°C
How many Galápagos Giant Tortoise can live together?
1–4 mixed, cap per sex 1/3.
How long is the Galápagos Giant Tortoise gestation?
2 months, with an interbirth period of 22 months.