Aviary habitat
Shoebill · Planet Zoo 2
Shoebill 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 | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Balaenicipitidae |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Aviary habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 2.5 m / 2.4 m (leg span) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 33°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–2 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 1 |
| Land area | 200m² |
| Shelter area | 5m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–80%, Sand 0–80%, Soil 20–80%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $714.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 14°C to 33°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 200m² 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 | 4 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 12 months |
| Litter size | 1-2 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Monogamous |
| Offspring dispersal | All offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Greater Flamingo |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Block of Frozen Fish, Dog Ball, Forage Pool
- Habitat: Mirror Mobile, Platform Floats, Rubber Chicken, Small Ball, Plant Pot, Rubber Snake
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Shoebill
- 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 Shoebill need?
Aviary habitat — biomes: Wetlands. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Shoebill habitat need?
14°C to 33°C
How many Shoebill can live together?
1–2 mixed, cap per sex 1/1.
How long is the Shoebill gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 12 months.