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Planet Zoo 2 African Penguin
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the African Penguin in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
African Penguin requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Open Sea, Grassland |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 180 m², Aquatic 135 m², Deep water 67 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 3 m², Aquatic 2 m², Deep water 2 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 2 m² |
| Temperature | 3 to 36 °C |
| Group size | 6–500 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 1 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Critically endangered |
At 180 m² of land, the African Penguin needs more land than 12% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
African Penguin space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (500 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 180 m² | 3 m² | 1677 m² |
| Aquatic | 135 m² | 2 m² | 1133 m² |
| Deep water | 67 m² | 2 m² | 1065 m² |
Shelter: 2 m² per animal.
African Penguin barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 1 m |
| Climb-proof | No |
| Water barrier | Not allowed; use a solid barrier. |
Same values as the habitat requirements table. In a mixed habitat, use the strictest barrier of all species.
African Penguin species facts
| Class | Bird (Aves) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (standing height) | male 0.65 m, female 0.64 m |
Setup checklist for an African Penguin habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the African Penguin as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 180 m², Aquatic 135 m², Deep water 67 m², plus Land 3 m², Aquatic 2 m², Deep water 2 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 3 to 36 °C and theme the area as Open Sea, Grassland.
- Plan a group of 6 to 500 animals.
Animals that can live with the African Penguin
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the African Penguin, and no other species lists it. Plan it a habitat of its own.
Compare with
Put the African Penguin next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: Aardvark, African Leopard, African Savannah Elephant, African Wild Dog.
FAQ
How much space does an African Penguin need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 180 m², Aquatic 135 m², Deep water 67 m² for the African Penguin, plus Land 3 m², Aquatic 2 m², Deep water 2 m² for each additional animal, and 2 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does an African Penguin need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the African Penguin needs a temperature of 3 to 36 °C and a group size of 6–500, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with an African Penguin in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the African Penguin, and no other species lists it.