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Planet Zoo 2 Great Hornbill
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Great Hornbill in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Great Hornbill requirements
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Biome | Tropical |
| Enclosure | Habitat (flying) |
| Minimum area | Land 80 m², Flight 50 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 40 m², Flight 20 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 5 m² |
| Temperature | 18 to 33 °C |
| Group size | 2–10 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 1 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
At 50 m² of flight space, the Great Hornbill needs more flight space than 36% of the other 11 Planet Zoo 2 flying habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Great Hornbill 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 type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 80 m² | 40 m² | 440 m² |
| Flight | 50 m² | 20 m² | 230 m² |
Shelter: 5 m² per animal.
Great Hornbill 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.
Great Hornbill species facts
| Class | Bird (Aves) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (leg span) | 1 m |
Setup checklist for a Great Hornbill habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Great Hornbill as habitat (flying).
- Give the first animal at least Land 80 m², Flight 50 m², plus Land 40 m², Flight 20 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 18 to 33 °C and theme the area as Tropical.
- Plan a group of 2 to 10 animals.
Animals that can live with the Great Hornbill
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Great Hornbill: 18 to 33 °C).
Thriving with (0)
The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.
Neutral with (8)
- Asian Small-Clawed Otter (shared 18–33 °C)
- Javan Green Magpie (shared 18–33 °C)
- Long-Tailed Parakeet (shared 18–33 °C)
- Malayan Tapir (shared 18–33 °C)
- North Sulawesi Babirusa (shared 18–33 °C)
- Siamang (shared 18–33 °C)
- Sumatran Orangutan (shared 18–33 °C)
- Wild Boar (shared 18–33 °C)
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 Great Hornbill 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 Elephant, Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Binturong, Gharial.
FAQ
How much space does a Great Hornbill need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 80 m², Flight 50 m² for the Great Hornbill, plus Land 40 m², Flight 20 m² for each additional animal, and 5 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a Great Hornbill need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Great Hornbill needs a temperature of 18 to 33 °C and a group size of 2–10, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Great Hornbill in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 8 compatible species for the Great Hornbill. Neutral: Asian Small-Clawed Otter, Javan Green Magpie, Long-Tailed Parakeet, Malayan Tapir, North Sulawesi Babirusa, Siamang, Sumatran Orangutan, Wild Boar.