Planet Zoo 2 Red Panda
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Red Panda in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Red Panda requirements
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Biome | Taiga, Temperate |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 160 m², Climbable 60 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 80 m², Climbable 20 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 5 m² |
| Temperature | -6 to 28 °C |
| Group size | 1–2 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 3 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
At 160 m² of land, the Red Panda needs more land than 9% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Red Panda 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 (2 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 160 m² | 80 m² | 240 m² |
| Climbable | 60 m² | 20 m² | 80 m² |
Shelter: 5 m² per animal.
Red Panda barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 3 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.
Red Panda species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (nose-to-rump length) | 0.59 m |
Setup checklist for a Red Panda habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Red Panda as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 160 m², Climbable 60 m², plus Land 80 m², Climbable 20 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 3 m high, or a water barrier 3 m wide and 1 m deep.
- Keep the temperature within -6 to 28 °C and theme the area as Taiga, Temperate.
- Plan a group of 1 to 2 animals.
Animals that can live with the Red Panda
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Red Panda: -6 to 28 °C).
Thriving with (0)
The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.
Neutral with (1)
- Giant Panda (shared 14–28 °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 Red Panda 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 Beaver, Eurasian Brown Bear, Eurasian Lynx, Golden Eagle.
FAQ
How much space does a Red Panda need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 160 m², Climbable 60 m² for the Red Panda, plus Land 80 m², Climbable 20 m² for each additional animal, and 5 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a Red Panda need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Red Panda needs a temperature of -6 to 28 °C and a group size of 1–2, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Red Panda in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 1 compatible species for the Red Panda. Neutral: Giant Panda.