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Transport and boxing
Moving animals means boxing them, and boxing frequency is one of the issues Frontier lists as ongoing after 1.0.5.
Boxed animals move between habitats, zoos and storage. The 1.0.4 notes mention a reduction in animals being automatically boxed; 1.0.5 still lists over-boxing as an open area.
- Before moving an animal, check it is not mid-enrichment or mid-migration: 1.0.4 adjusted navigation behaviour.
- Aquarium moves fixed in 1.0.5: fish no longer get stuck outside a habitat when it is moved.
- Boxed animals appearing where they should not (Sumatra Reserve, Great Rift Valley) were fixed in 1.0.5.
- If boxing happens constantly, report it with species and habitat — it is a tracked issue.
| Area | State after 1.0.5 |
|---|---|
| Automatic boxing frequency | Reduced in 1.0.4, still tracked as ongoing |
| Fish stuck outside moved aquarium | Fixed in 1.0.5 |
| Shoals not using expanded aquarium space | Fixed in 1.0.5 |
| Boxed animals on scenario load | Fixed in 1.0.5 |
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
Why are my animals boxed so often?
Over-boxing is a listed open issue; 1.0.4 reduced it. Report the species if it keeps happening.
Can I move a whole aquarium?
Yes — 1.0.5 fixed fish getting stuck outside an aquarium when the habitat is moved.
Do boxed animals count against storage?
Storage capacity applies in Franchise; the tier table lists +50 as a tier-4 reward.