Planet Zoo 2 Gharial
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Gharial in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Gharial requirements
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Biome | Lakes and Rivers, Tropical, Wetlands |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 110 m², Aquatic 300 m², Deep water 120 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 16 m², Aquatic 30 m², Deep water 52 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 14 to 41 °C |
| Group size | 1–7 |
| 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 110 m² of land, the Gharial needs more land than 4% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Gharial 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 (7 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 110 m² | 16 m² | 206 m² |
| Aquatic | 300 m² | 30 m² | 480 m² |
| Deep water | 120 m² | 52 m² | 432 m² |
Gharial 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.
Gharial species facts
| Class | Reptile (Reptilia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | male 4.4 m, female 2.7 m |
Setup checklist for a Gharial habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Gharial as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 110 m², Aquatic 300 m², Deep water 120 m², plus Land 16 m², Aquatic 30 m², Deep water 52 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 14 to 41 °C and theme the area as Lakes and Rivers, Tropical, Wetlands.
- Plan a group of 1 to 7 animals.
Animals that can live with the Gharial
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Gharial, and no other species lists it. Plan it a habitat of its own.
Compare with
Put the Gharial 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: Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Asian Elephant, Komodo Dragon, Malayan Tapir.
FAQ
How much space does a Gharial need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 110 m², Aquatic 300 m², Deep water 120 m² for the Gharial, plus Land 16 m², Aquatic 30 m², Deep water 52 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Gharial need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Gharial needs a temperature of 14 to 41 °C and a group size of 1–7, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Gharial in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Gharial, and no other species lists it.