Terrestrial habitat
Spotted Hyena · Planet Zoo 2
Spotted Hyena 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 | Hyaenidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Desert, Savannah |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.81 m / 0.86 m (shoulder height) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 14°C to 41°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 2–3 |
| Group cap per sex | 2 / 2 |
| Land area | 940m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 3 |
| Barrier height | 3m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Grass 20–80%, Sand 0–50%, Soil 10–50%, Rock 0–50% |
| Periodic food cost | $328.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 3 with a minimum height of 3m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 14°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 940m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 2–3 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 3 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 3 months |
| Interbirth period | 11 months |
| Litter size | 1-3 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 12 years |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | Male offspring |
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Bamboo Feeder, Frozen Blood Pumpkin, Dog Ball, Piñata Zebra, Piñata Pronghorn, Rotation Line Feeder
- Habitat: Cardboard Box, Rubber Duck, Small Ball, Small Ice Ball, Tug Rope, Prey-scented Sack, Chew Toy, Small Bubble Machine
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Spotted Hyena
- 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 Spotted Hyena need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Desert, Savannah. Barrier grade 3, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the Spotted Hyena habitat need?
14°C to 41°C
How many Spotted Hyena can live together?
2–3 mixed, cap per sex 2/2.
How long is the Spotted Hyena gestation?
3 months, with an interbirth period of 11 months.