Terrestrial habitat
Gharial · Planet Zoo 2
Gharial 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 | Crocodilia |
| Family | Gavialidae |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered |
| Native range | Asia |
| Biomes | Lakes and Rivers, Rainforest, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 4.4 m / 2.7 m (length) |
| Adult weight | 300 / 105 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–7 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 6 |
| Land area | 110m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 40–100%, Soil 0–60%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $489.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1m 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 110m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Group size runs 1–7 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 16 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 2 months |
| Interbirth period | 10 months |
| Litter size | 2-9 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 50 years |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Block of Frozen Fish
- Habitat: Platform Floats, Rubbing Pad, Small Bubble Machine, Rubbing Pad Bark, Small Ball, Mud Bath, Rubber Duck
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Gharial
- 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 Gharial need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Lakes and Rivers, Rainforest, Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Gharial habitat need?
14°C to 41°C
How many Gharial can live together?
1–7 mixed, cap per sex 1/6.
How long is the Gharial gestation?
2 months, with an interbirth period of 10 months.