Planet Zoo 2 Nyala
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Nyala in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Nyala requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Grassland |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 340 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 40 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 10 m² |
| Temperature | 14 to 41 °C |
| Group size | 1–5 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 1.25 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Least concern |
At 340 m² of land, the Nyala needs more land than 39% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Nyala 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 | 340 m² | 40 m² | 500 m² |
Shelter: 10 m² per animal.
Nyala barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 1.25 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.
Nyala species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (shoulder height) | male 1 m, female 0.8 m |
Setup checklist for a Nyala habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Nyala as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 340 m², plus Land 40 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 14 to 41 °C and theme the area as Grassland.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
- 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 Nyala
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Nyala: 14 to 41 °C).
Thriving with (13)
- Black Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C)
- Blue Wildebeest (shared 14–36 °C)
- Cape Buffalo (shared 14–36 °C)
- Common Ostrich (shared 14–36 °C)
- Common Warthog (shared 14–36 °C)
- Gemsbok (shared 14–41 °C)
- Masai Giraffe (shared 14–36 °C)
- Plains Zebra (shared 14–36 °C)
- Reticulated Giraffe (shared 14–36 °C)
- Sable Antelope (shared 14–36 °C)
- Springbok (shared 14–41 °C)
- Thomson's Gazelle (shared 14–36 °C)
- White-Backed Vulture (shared 14–41 °C)
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 Nyala 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: Aardvark, African Leopard, African Penguin, African Savannah Elephant.
FAQ
How much space does a Nyala need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 340 m² for the Nyala, plus Land 40 m² for each additional animal, and 10 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a Nyala need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Nyala needs a temperature of 14 to 41 °C and a group size of 1–5, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Nyala in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Nyala. Thriving: Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Plains Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle, White-Backed Vulture.