Terrestrial habitat
Reticulated Giraffe · Planet Zoo 2
Reticulated Giraffe 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 | Artiodactyla |
| Family | Giraffidae |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 5.4 m / 4.6 m (height) |
| Adult weight | 1190 / 830 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 12°C to 36°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 3–12 |
| Group cap per sex | 3 / 9 |
| Land area | 1500m² |
| Shelter area | 25m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 3 |
| Barrier height | 2m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–90%, Sand 10–50%, Soil 0–50%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $838.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 3 with a minimum height of 2m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 12°C to 36°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 1500m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 25m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 3–12 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 4 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 14 months |
| Interbirth period | 21 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 32 years |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | Male offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Thriving with | Nyala, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Cape Buffalo, Thomson's Gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Gemsbok, Common Ostrich |
| Neutral with | African Savannah Elephant, Black Rhinoceros |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Barrel Feeder - Hanging, Melon Feeder, Suspended High Grazer Feeder
- Habitat: Gyro, Large Ball, Rubbing Pillar, Skittle
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Reticulated Giraffe
- 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 Reticulated Giraffe need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Savannah. Barrier grade 3, minimum height 2m.
What temperature does the Reticulated Giraffe habitat need?
12°C to 36°C
How many Reticulated Giraffe can live together?
3–12 mixed, cap per sex 3/9.
How long is the Reticulated Giraffe gestation?
14 months, with an interbirth period of 21 months.