Terrestrial habitat
Red Panda · Planet Zoo 2
Red Panda 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 | Ailuridae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Asia |
| Biomes | Taiga, Temperate |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.59 m (nose-to-rump length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | -6°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–2 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 1 |
| Land area | 160m² |
| Shelter area | 5m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 3m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | Yes |
| Terrain mix | Grass 50–100%, Sand 0–20%, Soil 0–50%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $756.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 3m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Water barriers are accepted for this species, so a moat can replace part of the fence.
- Keep the habitat between -6°C to 28°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 160m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 5m² 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 | 1 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 4 months |
| Interbirth period | 7 months |
| Litter size | 1-3 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | All offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Giant Panda |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Dog Ball, Foraging Wall, Forage Box, Melon Feeder, Tree Forager
- Habitat: Mirror Mobile, Rubbing Pad, Cardboard Box, Rubbing Pad Bark, Tennis Ball
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Red Panda
- 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 Red Panda need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Taiga, Temperate. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the Red Panda habitat need?
-6°C to 28°C
How many Red Panda can live together?
1–2 mixed, cap per sex 1/1.
How long is the Red Panda gestation?
4 months, with an interbirth period of 7 months.