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Planet Zoo 2 Gemsbok

Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Gemsbok in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.

Gemsbok requirements

ContinentAfrica
BiomeDesert, Grassland
EnclosureHabitat (terrestrial)
Minimum areaLand 270 m²
Extra area per additional animalLand 40 m²
Shelter area per animal10 m²
Temperature14 to 41 °C
Group size5–10
BarrierGrade 2, at least 1.25 m high
New in Planet Zoo 2No, returning from the first Planet Zoo
ContentBase Game
Conservation statusLeast concern

At 270 m² of land, the Gemsbok needs more land than 29% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.

Gemsbok 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 (10 animals).

Area typeMinimumEach additional animalTotal for a group of 10
Land270 m²40 m²630 m²

Shelter: 10 m² per animal.

Gemsbok barrier requirements

Barrier grade2
Minimum height1.25 m
Climb-proofNo
Water barrierNot allowed; use a solid barrier.

Same values as the habitat requirements table. In a mixed habitat, use the strictest barrier of all species.

Gemsbok species facts

ClassMammal (Mammalia)
Adult size (shoulder height)1.15 m

Setup checklist for a Gemsbok habitat

  1. Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Gemsbok as habitat (terrestrial).
  2. Give the first animal at least Land 270 m², plus Land 40 m² for each additional animal.
  3. Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.
  4. Keep the temperature within 14 to 41 °C and theme the area as Desert, Grassland.
  5. Plan a group of 5 to 10 animals.
  6. Optionally add a thriving companion: Black Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C), Blue Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C), Cape Buffalo (shared 14–36 °C).

Animals that can live with the Gemsbok

Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Gemsbok: 14 to 41 °C).

Thriving with (13)

Neutral with (0)

The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.

A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared habitat still has to suit every species in it.

Compare with

Put the Gemsbok 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: African Savannah Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Golden Eagle, Meerkat.

FAQ

How much space does a Gemsbok need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 270 m² for the Gemsbok, plus Land 40 m² for each additional animal, and 10 m² of shelter per animal.

What temperature does a Gemsbok need in Planet Zoo 2?

In Planet Zoo 2 the Gemsbok needs a temperature of 14 to 41 °C and a group size of 5–10, according to the official Zoopedia.

What animals can live with a Gemsbok in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Gemsbok. Thriving: Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle, White-Backed Vulture.