Terrestrial habitat
Malayan Tapir · Planet Zoo 2
Malayan Tapir 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 | Tapiridae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Asia |
| Biomes | Rainforest, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.95 m / 1.05 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | 345 / 405 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 18°C to 33°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–2 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 1 |
| Land area | 430m² |
| Shelter area | 12m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1.25m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–50%, Sand 0–10%, Soil 30–80%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $323.00 |
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 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 430m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 12m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 1–2 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 3 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 13 months |
| Interbirth period | 10 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Monogamous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | North Sulawesi Babirusa, Wild Boar, Siamang, Great Hornbill, Javan Green Magpie, Sumatran Orangutan, Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Long-Tailed Parakeet |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Fruit Spike Tree, Hanging Grazer Feeder, Melon Feeder, Barrel Feeder - Small
- Habitat: Plant Screen, Rubbing Pillar, Small Ball, Sprinkler, Small Ice Ball, Rubber Chicken, Mud Bath
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Malayan Tapir
- 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 Malayan Tapir need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Rainforest, Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1.25m.
What temperature does the Malayan Tapir habitat need?
18°C to 33°C
How many Malayan Tapir can live together?
1–2 mixed, cap per sex 1/1.
How long is the Malayan Tapir gestation?
13 months, with an interbirth period of 10 months.