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Planet Zoo 2 Mountain Hare
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Mountain Hare in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Mountain Hare requirements
| Continent | Arctic, Asia, Europe |
|---|---|
| Biome | Taiga, Temperate, Tundra |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 200 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 90 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 5 m² |
| Temperature | -30 to 25 °C |
| Group size | 1–5 |
| Barrier | Grade 1, at least 1.25 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Least concern |
At 200 m² of land, the Mountain Hare needs more land than 18% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Mountain Hare 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 (5 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 200 m² | 90 m² | 560 m² |
Shelter: 5 m² per animal.
Mountain Hare barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 1 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 1.25 m |
| Climb-proof | No |
| Water barrier | Allowed: a water barrier at least 3 m wide and 1 m deep can replace a solid wall. |
Same values as the habitat requirements table. In a mixed habitat, use the strictest barrier of all species.
Mountain Hare species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (nose-to-rump length) | male 0.5 m, female 0.55 m |
Setup checklist for a Mountain Hare habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Mountain Hare as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 200 m², plus Land 90 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 1 barrier at least 1.25 m high, or a water barrier 3 m wide and 1 m deep.
- Keep the temperature within -30 to 25 °C and theme the area as Taiga, Temperate, Tundra.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
Animals that can live with the Mountain Hare
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Mountain Hare, and no other species lists it. Plan it a habitat of its own.
Compare with
Put the Mountain Hare 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: Eurasian Brown Bear, Eurasian Lynx, Golden Eagle, Grey Wolf.
FAQ
How much space does a Mountain Hare need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 200 m² for the Mountain Hare, plus Land 90 m² for each additional animal, and 5 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a Mountain Hare need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Mountain Hare needs a temperature of -30 to 25 °C and a group size of 1–5, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Mountain Hare in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Mountain Hare, and no other species lists it.