Planet Zoo 2 Nile Monitor
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Nile Monitor in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Nile Monitor requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Grassland, Wetlands |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 220 m², Aquatic 30 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 40 m², Aquatic 15 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 20 to 41 °C |
| Group size | 1–3 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 0.5 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Least concern |
At 220 m² of land, the Nile Monitor needs more land than 23% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Nile Monitor 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 (3 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 220 m² | 40 m² | 300 m² |
| Aquatic | 30 m² | 15 m² | 60 m² |
Nile Monitor barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 0.5 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.
Nile Monitor species facts
| Class | Reptile (Reptilia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | male 2.1 m, female 1.9 m |
Setup checklist for a Nile Monitor habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Nile Monitor as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 220 m², Aquatic 30 m², plus Land 40 m², Aquatic 15 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 0.5 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 20 to 41 °C and theme the area as Grassland, Wetlands.
- Plan a group of 1 to 3 animals.
Animals that can live with the Nile Monitor
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Nile Monitor, and no other species lists it. Plan it a habitat of its own.
Compare with
Put the Nile Monitor 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, Cape Buffalo, Common Hippopotamus, Long-Eared Owl.
FAQ
How much space does a Nile Monitor need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 220 m², Aquatic 30 m² for the Nile Monitor, plus Land 40 m², Aquatic 15 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Nile Monitor need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Nile Monitor needs a temperature of 20 to 41 °C and a group size of 1–3, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Nile Monitor in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the Nile Monitor, and no other species lists it.