Terrestrial habitat
Western Chimpanzee · Planet Zoo 2
Western Chimpanzee 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 | Primates |
| Family | Hominidae |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered |
| Native range | Africa |
| Biomes | Rainforest |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.45 m / 1.1 m (standing height) |
| Adult weight | 50 / 40 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 18°C to 33°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 5–15 |
| Group cap per sex | 10 / 10 |
| Land area | 780m² |
| Shelter area | 10m² |
| Barrier strength grade | 3 |
| Barrier height | 3m |
| Climb-proof barrier | Yes |
| Water barrier allowed | Yes |
| Terrain mix | Sand 0–20%, Soil 10–80%, Rock 0–40% |
| Periodic food cost | $1221.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 3 with a minimum height of 3m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- The Zoopedia lists a climb-proof barrier requirement: do not plan an open-top fence line.
- Water barriers are accepted for this species, so a moat can replace part of the fence.
- Keep the habitat between 18°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 780m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 10m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 5–15 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 14 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 8 months |
| Interbirth period | 52 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 50 years |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | Female offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Western Lowland Gorilla |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Block of Frozen Fruit, Forage Box, Fruit Spike Tree, Melon Feeder, Natural Termite Mound, Fixed Roller Feeder - Small, Suspended Forager, Termite Mound, Tool Puzzle Feeder
- Habitat: Ice Block, Bobbin, Bobbin Drum, Curio Ball, Grab Ball, Mirror Mobile, Musical Keyboard, Small Ball, Stuffed Panda - Large
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Western Chimpanzee
- 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 Western Chimpanzee need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Rainforest. Barrier grade 3, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the Western Chimpanzee habitat need?
18°C to 33°C
How many Western Chimpanzee can live together?
5–15 mixed, cap per sex 10/10.
How long is the Western Chimpanzee gestation?
8 months, with an interbirth period of 52 months.