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Planet Zoo 2 West Indian Manatee
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the West Indian Manatee in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
West Indian Manatee requirements
| Continent | North America, South America |
|---|---|
| Biome | Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Aquatic 150 m², Deep water 20 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Aquatic 25 m², Deep water 5 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 23 to 30 °C |
| Group size | 1–8 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
At 20 m² of deep water, the West Indian Manatee needs more deep water than 8% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
West Indian Manatee 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 (8 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic | 150 m² | 25 m² | 325 m² |
| Deep water | 20 m² | 5 m² | 55 m² |
West Indian Manatee species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | male 3 m, female 3.2 m |
Setup checklist for a West Indian Manatee enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the West Indian Manatee as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Aquatic 150 m², Deep water 20 m², plus Aquatic 25 m², Deep water 5 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 23 to 30 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Open Sea, Wetlands.
- Plan a group of 1 to 8 animals.
Animals that can live with the West Indian Manatee
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the West Indian Manatee, and no other species lists it. Plan it a space of its own.
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Animals from the same biome or continent: Hawksbill Turtle, Diamondback Terrapin, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, American Bullfrog.
FAQ
How much space does a West Indian Manatee need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Aquatic 150 m², Deep water 20 m² for the West Indian Manatee, plus Aquatic 25 m², Deep water 5 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a West Indian Manatee need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the West Indian Manatee needs a temperature of 23 to 30 °C and a group size of 1–8, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a West Indian Manatee in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the West Indian Manatee, and no other species lists it.