Terrestrial habitat
Western Lowland Gorilla · Planet Zoo 2
Western Lowland Gorilla 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, Wetlands |
| Habitat type | Terrestrial habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1.67 m / 1.5 m (standing height) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 18°C to 33°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 3–6 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 5 |
| Land area | 1160m² |
| Shelter area | 15m² |
| 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 | $1328.00 |
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 1160m² of land area before adding shelter and enrichment objects.
- Shelter area of 15m² counts separately from the land area.
- Group size runs 3–6 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 10 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 9 months |
| Interbirth period | 60 months |
| Litter size | 1-1 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | 44 years |
| Mating system | Polygynous |
| Offspring dispersal | All offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Western Chimpanzee |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Block of Frozen Fruit, Forage Box, Fruit Spike Tree, Fixed Roller Feeder - Large, Melon Feeder, Tool Puzzle Feeder
- Habitat: Bobbin, Bobbin Drum, Curio Ball, Small Ice Ball, Mirror Mobile, Musical Keyboard, Small Ball, Rubber Duck, Tyre
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Western Lowland Gorilla
- 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 Lowland Gorilla need?
Terrestrial habitat — biomes: Rainforest, Wetlands. Barrier grade 3, minimum height 3m.
What temperature does the Western Lowland Gorilla habitat need?
18°C to 33°C
How many Western Lowland Gorilla can live together?
3–6 mixed, cap per sex 1/5.
How long is the Western Lowland Gorilla gestation?
9 months, with an interbirth period of 60 months.