Terrestrial habitat
Gemsbok · Planet Zoo 2
Gemsbok 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 | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Desert, Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.15 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | 260 / 155 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 5–10 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 9 |
| Land area | 270m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1.25m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 30–100%, Sand 0–20%, Soil 10–60%, Rock 0–20%, Long grass 25–100% |
| Periodic food cost | $253.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1.25m 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 270m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 5–10 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 2 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 8 months |
| Interbirth period | 10 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | Male offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Thriving with | Nyala, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Cape Buffalo, Thomson's Gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe, Common Ostrich |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Dog Ball, Barrel Feeder - Hanging, Hanging Grazer Feeder, Barrel Feeder - Large, Melon Feeder, Scarecrow Feeder
- Habitat: Grab Ball, Large Ball, Plant Screen, Rubbing Pillar, Mud Bath
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Gemsbok
- 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 Gemsbok need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Desert, Savannah. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1.25m.
What temperature does the Gemsbok habitat need?
14°C to 41°C
How many Gemsbok can live together?
5–10 mixed, cap per sex 1/9.
How long is the Gemsbok gestation?
8 months, with an interbirth period of 10 months.