Terrestrial habitat
Meerkat · Planet Zoo 2
Meerkat 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 | Carnivora |
| Family | Herpestidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Desert, Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.3 m (length) |
| Adult weight | 0.775 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 2–30 |
| Group cap per sex | 20 / 20 |
| Land area | 180m² |
| Shelter area | 2m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 1 |
| Barrier height | 1.25m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 30–70%, Soil 20–70%, Rock 0–30% |
| Periodic food cost | $176.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 1 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 180m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 2m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 2–30 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 3 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 2 months |
| Interbirth period | 9 months |
| Litter size | 1-3 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Polyandrous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Aardvark, Common Warthog |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Skittle Feeder, Termite Mound
- Habitat: Tennis Ball, Tunnel, Cardboard Box, Rattle, Treasure Box
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Meerkat
- 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 Meerkat need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Desert, Savannah. Barrier grade 1, minimum height 1.25m.
What temperature does the Meerkat habitat need?
14°C to 41°C
How many Meerkat can live together?
2–30 mixed, cap per sex 20/20.
How long is the Meerkat gestation?
2 months, with an interbirth period of 9 months.