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Planet Zoo 2 Reticulated Giraffe
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Reticulated Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Reticulated Giraffe requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Grassland |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 1500 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 125 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 25 m² |
| Temperature | 12 to 36 °C |
| Group size | 3–12 |
| Barrier | Grade 3, at least 2 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
At 1500 m² of land, the Reticulated Giraffe needs more land than 98% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Reticulated Giraffe 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 (12 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 1500 m² | 125 m² | 2875 m² |
Shelter: 25 m² per animal.
Reticulated Giraffe barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 3 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 2 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.
Reticulated Giraffe species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (height) | male 5.4 m, female 4.6 m |
Setup checklist for a Reticulated Giraffe habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Reticulated Giraffe as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 1500 m², plus Land 125 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 3 barrier at least 2 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 12 to 36 °C and theme the area as Grassland.
- Plan a group of 3 to 12 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 Reticulated Giraffe
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Reticulated Giraffe: 12 to 36 °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 14–36 °C)
- Masai Giraffe (shared 12–36 °C)
- Nyala (shared 14–36 °C)
- Plains Zebra (shared 14–36 °C)
- Sable Antelope (shared 14–36 °C)
- Springbok (shared 14–36 °C)
- Thomson's Gazelle (shared 14–36 °C)
- White-Backed Vulture (shared 14–36 °C)
Neutral with (2)
- African Savannah Elephant (shared 14–36 °C)
- Black Rhinoceros (shared 14–36 °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 Reticulated Giraffe 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 Reticulated Giraffe need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 1500 m² for the Reticulated Giraffe, plus Land 125 m² for each additional animal, and 25 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does a Reticulated Giraffe need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Reticulated Giraffe needs a temperature of 12 to 36 °C and a group size of 3–12, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Reticulated Giraffe in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 15 compatible species for the Reticulated Giraffe. Thriving: Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Common Ostrich, Common Warthog, Gemsbok, Masai Giraffe, Nyala, Plains Zebra, Sable Antelope, Springbok, Thomson's Gazelle, White-Backed Vulture. Neutral: African Savannah Elephant, Black Rhinoceros.