Terrestrial habitat
Nile Monitor · Planet Zoo 2
Nile Monitor 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 | Squamata |
| Family | Varanidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Savannah, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 2.1 m / 1.9 m (length) |
| Adult weight | 8 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 20°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–3 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 2 |
| Land area | 220m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 0.5m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 0–50%, Sand 0–40%, Soil 30–80%, Rock 0–40% |
| Periodic food cost | $125.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 0.5m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 20°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 220m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Group size runs 1–3 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 4 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 1 months |
| Interbirth period | 11 months |
| Litter size | 2-8 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Block of Frozen Fish, Frozen Blood Pumpkin, Restraint Feeder
- Habitat: Blood Scent Marker, Submarine Buoy, Platform Floats, Prey-scented Sack, Rubbing Pad, Rubbing Pad Bark, Small Ball, Mud Bath
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Nile Monitor
- 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 Nile Monitor need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Savannah, Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 0.5m.
What temperature does the Nile Monitor habitat need?
20°C to 41°C
How many Nile Monitor can live together?
1–3 mixed, cap per sex 1/2.
How long is the Nile Monitor gestation?
1 months, with an interbirth period of 11 months.