Terrestrial habitat

Sable Antelope · Planet Zoo 2

Sable Antelope 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

FieldValue
ClassMammalia
OrderArtiodactyla
FamilyHippotraginae
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Native rangeAfrica
BiomesSavannah
Habitat typeTerrestrial habitat
Content packBase game
Adult size1.25 m / 1.1 m (shoulder height)
Adult weight235 / 220 kg

Care requirements

RequirementVerified value
Habitat temperature14°C to 36°C
Group size (mixed)3–11
Group cap per sex1 / 10
Land area450m²
Shelter area12.5m²
Barrier strength grade2
Barrier height1.25m
Climb-proof barrierNo
Water barrier allowedNo
Terrain mixGrass 30–100%, Sand 0–30%, Soil 10–40%, Rock 0–20%, Long grass 25–100%
Periodic food cost$244.00

What this means for the build

  • Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1.25m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
  • Keep the habitat between 14°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 450m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
  • Shelter area of 12.5m² counts separately from the land area.
  • Group size runs 3–11 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.

Lifecycle and breeding

RequirementVerified value
Age of sexual maturity1 years
Gestation / incubation8 months
Interbirth period3 months
Litter size1-1
Reproduction difficultyEasy
Age of sterilityDeath
Mating systemPolygynous
Offspring dispersalMale offspring

Companion species

FieldVerified value
Thriving withNyala, Springbok, Cape Buffalo, Thomson's Gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Reticulated Giraffe, Gemsbok, Common Ostrich

Enrichment that counts

  • Food-based: Grazing Ball Feeder, Barrel Feeder - Hanging, Hanging Grazer Feeder, Barrel Feeder - Large, Melon Feeder, Scarecrow Feeder
  • Habitat: Grab Ball, Large Ball, Rubbing Pillar, Plant Screen, Mud Bath

Next decision

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 Sable Antelope need?

Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Savannah. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1.25m.

What temperature does the Sable Antelope habitat need?

14°C to 36°C

How many Sable Antelope can live together?

3–11 mixed, cap per sex 1/10.

How long is the Sable Antelope gestation?

8 months, with an interbirth period of 3 months.