Exhibit
Monarch · Planet Zoo 2
Monarch 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 | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
| Native range | Asia, Australasia, North America, South America |
| Biomes | Rainforest, Savannah, Temperate |
| Habitat type | Exhibit |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.095 m (leg span) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 21°C to 30°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–8 |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $225.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 21°C to 30°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–8 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 0 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 1 months |
| Interbirth period | 10 months |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Monarch
- 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 Monarch need?
Exhibit — biomes: Rainforest, Savannah, Temperate. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Monarch habitat need?
21°C to 30°C
How many Monarch can live together?
1–8 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Monarch gestation?
1 months, with an interbirth period of 10 months.